Suzuki GSX600-F

...Hornet; Triumph Bonneville (new version); Suzuki GSX 600F. Well I sat on the Fazer at the NEC and it felt good, definitely a possibility. Then I knew someone shorter than me with a Hornet who loved it and found it OK for her, so that was also on the cards. I really liked the idea of a British bike but the Bonneville isn't fared and I must admit that with old age, wind chill factor needs to be taken into account! I have a friend with a GSXF and ...
...of a lovely blue 1999 Suzuki GSX 600F. The Bike: The GSX600F was apparently introduced Paris Bike Show in 1987. It is classed as a sports tourer and has a 16-valve twin cam engine and a 6-speed gearbox. As with many other Suzuki bikes it has a different name in the USA and Canada where they were called Katanas. Specifications as follows: GSX 600 F 1999 Overall Length: 2 135 mm (84,1 in) Overall Width: 745 mm (29,3 in) Overall Height: 1 195 ...

Odysseus4 03.09.2007 · Read full review
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...cheap as you get from Suzuki and sourced from earlier models in times past. This was evident in the suspension which was limited in adjustment and pretty soggy when pushed to the limit. Other points: For me this was an ideal intro to biking. I learnt a lot about how a bike works - it's like a an old car where you can actually tinker with things without being hampered by space age electronics. It's also good to work on (I replaced the rear shock and ...
...good for pillions too. Conclusion: A cheap way into real biking without getting into wheezy GS500's or ER500's. NB I have written this in the context of the version before the current model. Maybe the new model has improved but if my memory serves me right I suspect it is pretty much the same. ...

martinlross 05.04.2001 · Read full review
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I passed my bike test about ten years ago, cutting my teeth on a Honda CBR600RR which just blew me away for speed, performance, handling & braking. However, due to change of jobs and the need to lug laptops around with me for work I sold the bike and opted for a 4 wheel boxmobile and have stayed thay way ever since....much to my shame. However, my boyfriend is a bit of a biker at heart cus he find cars a tad mundane...except of course when its ...
...back home...bit of a different story then, but never mind:o) Anyway, he's had a number of streetbikes over the years and is currently shackled with a 3 year Suzi GSX600-F. Although having the design of a supersports I'm afraid one shouldn't judge books by covers cus unfortunately the engine plays a rather different tune. As soon as I fired it up I realised the engine lacked the necessary "oomph" in the pony department...85hp I think he said but ...

dreamstar70 03.01.2001 (04.01.2001) · Read full review
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I used to ride this bike for two years for a 50 mile round trip (commuting to work) 5 days a week, come rain or shine. Its not an exciting sports bike by any stretch of the imagination. Its also not a new riders dream bike either as the brakes are not full on and feel like they are charity workers at a weekend bring and buy sale (they want to do the job but wont put 100% effort in). It got me from Home to Work without any problems, but without any ...
...from one place to another with no fuss then this could be worth a look. If your looking for even a litttle bit of excitement look elsewhere. The fuel tank holds about 18/19 litres and riding sensibly (the only thing you can do) you get on average about 40-42 miles per gallon. So you do get a real world tank range of over 150 miles, which is quite good. The GSX600-F may have a slight sports bike look but the seating position is very comfortable as ...

smurfuk76 28.01.2009 (27.07.2009) · Read full review
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...so I opted for the Suzuki GSX600F back in 98. It had mixed reviews in the press, most criticism being directed at its slightly ugly design and relatively mild engine. But in spite of that it was generally well received so I decided to give it a go. Two years on and I'm still finding out new things from it. Yeah sure with only 90 ponies in the bank it doesn't compare to its immediate rivals who have 120 plus nags. But the handling makes up for the ...
...the road, lean over a touch and you'll be following an invisible line to where you want to go; the engine doesn't really come into its own until it touches 5000 in third and then it lets off some really ballsy acceleration for about 6000 revs and a couple of gears before fading to a blank spot. It can touch 140 easy should you wish to go that fast; seating is comfy for a 6 footer although a lot of your body weight is shifted onto your wrists. Maintenance ...

Sonatine 03.08.2000 · Read full review
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...the possesion of my 1997 Suzuki GSXF600 in 2001.. For a quite suprisinng £1195.00. I had just come off of a Yamaha XJ600 (literally) which I found a brilliant bike, which the press also underated, after looking through the local RAG the Suzuki caught my eye and I decided to try another one of the biking press' snub jobs. BAD POINTS When I first got it back to my little bike museum in my back garden the first thing that I found was the poor finish ...
...the time and re-did what suzuki should have done properly and it looks a treat. The front end is a bit heavy, its something that I have heard from every owner, you only really notice it in the corners and when you are trying to point the front tyre at the clouds, but as far as the handling goes, harder internals avalible from Ohlins (Top Dog, Orpington) and some heavier oil, never made that a problem again. Apart from the above mentioned there ...

Speedi01 04.01.2006 · Read full review
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I've owned and ridden many bikes over the last few years. I am now a motorcycle instructor and an advanced rider. Many people will tell you how underpowered and gutless the GSXF is, but these are people that think that to ride fast you just have to twist the throtte. A good rider will know how to work the engine. I have personally ridden my '98 GSXR at a higher envelope curve than a GSXR600. With a pair of Bridgestone 020's fitted the bike is like ...
...bike ugly, I find it different. All in all, a low cost, under-rated, very capable, different looking sports bike! Oh, and it's got a fuel guage too! The picture on this page ISN'T a GSX600F, you can see one here, http://www.motorexpo.nu/mc2001/bilder/gsx600f_blue.gif. Also, the yellow stripe that you get on the newer models is quite horrible and can apparantly be removed... We hope! ...

RIDAD 03.10.2003 · Read full review
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