Suzuki Bandit 600 For Sale

What Is It?

Review It

The Suzuki Bandit 600 is a popular mid-range naked bike and is powered by an air / oil cooled 599 cc inline four engine, producing 77 bhp at 10,500 rpm and maximum torque at 9,500 rpm.

Features include:

• Steel tubular frame
• Dual 290 mm discs up front with Nissin two piston calipers
• 240 mm disc at the rear with Nissin single piston caliper
• 41 mm fork with 130 mm travel
• Adjustable rear shock with 126 mm travel
• Suzuki Advanced Cooling System (SACS)
• 6 speed gearbox

Improvements over the 1995-1999 model include a new sharper looking frame, 6 mm longer wheelbase, new geometry for sharper steering, re-styled tail, better low end throttle response, slightly larger fuel tank, larger front brake pistons, 5 mm lower seat, bolt on pillion peg brackets, easier to use centre stand and LED backlit instruments however the weight increased by 2 kg.

For slightly more protection from the elements the GSF600S is essentially the same bike but with a fairing and 4 kg added to the weight.

The 17" wheels take a 120/60 tyre at the front and a 160/60 at the rear.

Colours: Black, yellow, silver, blue, red

It's also known as the GSF600.

Updates

2002: Fuel gauge as standard.

2004: Catalytic converter was added.

Review In A Few

What's Good?

• Capable all rounder
• Less slippery seat

Any Downsides?

• They can rust easily

Specs

Capacity: 599 cc (average)

Power: 77 bhp / 57 kW (average)

Red Line: 12,000 rpm (high)

Top Speed: 125 mph / 201 km/h (high)

Economy: 40 mpg / 7.1 L/100km (average)

Range: 180 miles / 290 km (high)

Fuel Capacity: 20.0 litres / 4.4 gallons (high)

Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 inches (average)

Wet Weight: 227 kg / 501 pounds (heavy)

Dry Weight: 204 kg / 450 pounds

Power to Weight: 0.339 bhp/kg / 0.253 kW/kg

Categories

• Naked
• Inline Four