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Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit

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Make Model

Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit

Year

2000 - 03

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

599 cc / 36.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke 62.6 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Cooling System Air/oil cooled

Induction

4 x Keihin CVR32 carburetors

Ignition

Digital Transistorized

Starting

Electric

Max Power

57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 10500 rpm  (at rear tyre: 54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 10400 rpm )

Max Torque

54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm

Transmission

6 Speed

Final Drive

Chain

Frame

Double cradle, tubular

Front Suspension

Telescopic, oil damped

Rear Suspension

Link-type suspension, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload

Front Brakes

2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre

110/70-17

Rear Tyre

150/70-17

Wheelbase

1430 mm / 56.3 in

Seat Height

800 mm / 31.5 in

Dry Weight

208 kg / 459 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

Top Speed

200 km/h / 124.3 mph
Overview Motorcycle News

The Suzuki GSF600 Bandit was so successful it spawned a whole class. Budget middleweight roadsters. The recipe is simple take one aging but acceptable supersport engine, bung it in a basic, straightforward roadster chassis and price it as keenly as possible. The first Bandits proved best sellers, great for novices and as all-rounders. Latest versions are now 650cc and there’s an all-new engine in 2006. All, including the half-faired versions are great value.

No glitter or baubles here, but the back-to basics steel-tube cradle chassis does a decent job. Cheap, unadjustable forks are a little on the soft-side but overall the Banfit handles well enough for most and is comfortable and practical, too. For the money, you certainly won’t be complaining…

No glitter or baubles here, but the back-to basics steel-tube cradle chassis does a decent job. Cheap, unadjustable forks are a little on the soft-side but overall the Banfit handles well enough for most and is comfortable and practical, too. For the money, you certainly won’t be complaining…

Forget the budget price for moment, the Suzuki GSF600 Bandit is a solid deal. In a nutshell it’s made by a repoutable manufacturer and is using proven, old tech components – so what can go wrong? The answer? Not a lot. That said, GSF600 Bandit's often dropped (by novices), caned, ridden through winter not always maintained properly and generally given a hard time, so inspect closely.

The Suzuki GSF600 Bandit’s sheer value for money. It’s always been the cheapest in class and if the Yamaha FZS600 Fazer knocked it off its perch in pure performance terms, the GSF600 Bandit still rules the roost when it comes to squeezing every last pony out of every pound spent. You can buy cheaper, you can buy better, but nothing has ever had absolute value nailed to it quite like a Suzuki GSF600 Bandit

With price the over-riding criteria the Suzuki GSF600 Bandit was never going to offer much in the way luxury. That said, the twin clocks are stylish enough and the switchgear and mirrors are OK, too.