The 2011 Suzuki GSX-R 600 is going on our list of good sports bike for next year, which will compete tooth and nail in this popular segment, especially on the European motorcycle market.
Receiving some technical updates, it’s a more modern example of an old favourite and while it might not have the history and nice of the GSX-R 750, it’s the bike you’re likely to see around more often.
One of the biggest changes for the GSX-R in 2011 is the shorter bike, making for easy handling and a lighter weight – a good nine kilos have been shaved off the 600cc model for the new year.
A new aluminium chassis is being used and the wheel base is also more compact.
The brand new engine is big news as well and could prove to be one of the smallest four-cylinders around.
It is liquid cooled as is the norm for this Suzuki, and also uses the classic Ram-Air Direct ignition.
The exhaust and air valves are all made from titanium, which further contributes to the weight loss as does the exhaust which is a full 1.
7 kg lighter.
2011 Suzuki GSX-R 600 mega gallery Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve is part of the new electronics system of the GSX-R 600 and there’s also a Drive Mode Selector new for 2011 with Map A and Map B settings, with the former granting full performance potential.
A Showa Big Piston is the main factor to be noted about suspension, while the new braking system has been trusted to Brembo.
Check it out in our gallery and decide if the GSX-R 600 is on your Christmas wish list.