Suzuki GSF600S Bandit: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit was an Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1995 until 2005. Max torque was 39.83 ft/lbs (54.0 Nm) @ 9500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 76.97 HP (57.4 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
Suzuki GSF600S BANDIT | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | GSF 600 S Bandit |
Production | 1995 - 2005 |
Class | Naked |
Engine | Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC |
Bore / Stroke | 62.5mm x 62.5mm |
Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 131 mph |
Horsepower | 76.97 HP (57.4 KW) @ 10500RPM |
Torque | 39.83 ft/lbs (54.0 Nm) @ 9500RPM |
Fuel System | 4xKeihin CVR32 Carburetors |
Spark Plug | NGK CR9EK '95-05 |
Battery | YUASA YTX9-BS '95-05 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Clutch: Wet multi-plate |
Final Drive | Chain: 530x112 |
Front Sprocket | 15T |
Rear Sprocket | 47t |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic Forks Rear: Monoshock Adjustable For Preload And Rebound |
Brakes | Front: 2x290mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers Rear: Single 240mm Disc 1 Piston Caliper |
Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
Length | 84.8 inches (2154 mm) |
Width | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.69 inches (805 mm) |
Weight | 218.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Fuel Capacity | 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) |
Related | Suzuki GSF600 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
1996 GSF600STEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1GN77A T2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: N712-
- ENGINE TYPE: 599cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
- MODEL CODE: 26E
- COLOR: Red, Green
- "Bandit S 600" on fairing
- Frame same color as body panels & fairing
- Black 3-spoke wheels
1997 GSF600SVEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1GN77A V2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: N712-
- ENGINE TYPE 599cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
- MODEL CODE: 26E
- COLOR: Red, Black
- Silver "Bandit S 600" on fairing
- Frame same color as body panels & fairing
- Black 3-spoke wheels
1998 GSF600SWEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1GN77A_W2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: N712-
- ENGINE TYPE: 599cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
- MODEL CODE: 26E
- COLOR: Red/Teal green
- Silver "Bandit S 600" on fairing
- Frame same color as body panels & fairing
- Black 3-spoke wheels
1999 GSF600SXEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1GN77A X2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: N712-
- ENGINE TYPE: 599cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
- MODEL CODE: 26E
- COLOR 1: Blue - Y7H
- COLOR 2: Red - YOW
- Black, white & silver "Bandit S 600" on fairing
- Frame same color as body panels & fairing
- Black 3-spoke wheels
2000 GSF600SYEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1GN7AA Y2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: N721-
- ENGINE TYPE: 600cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
- MODEL CODE: 26E
- COLOR 1: Red - Y7M
- COLOR 2: Black - 33J
- Larger fairing with twin projector headlamps
- Mirrors mounted to fairing
- Frame same color as body panels & fairing
- Kehin carbs with TPS
2001 GSF600SK1Edit
- V.I.N. #: JS1GN7AA 12100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: N721-
- ENGINE TYPE: 600cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
- MODEL CODE: 26E
- COLOR 1: Red - Y7M
- COLOR 2: Blue - YC2
- Larger fairing with twin projector headlamps
- Mirrors mounted to fairing
- Frame same color as body panels & fairing
- Kehin carbs with TPS
- Unchanged features, identify by VIN
2002 GSF600SEdit
2003 GSF600SEdit
ReviewEdit
Introduced a year after the unfaired Bandit 600, the Bandit'S' extended the practical use of the Bandit significantly by the simple expedient of fitting a frame-mounted half-fairing. Suddenly, what had been a bike best kept in town or on twisty back roads had an additional long-distance touring dimension.
Much of the 'S' was identical to the base bike. The engine is a variation of the GSX600Fs powerplant, a 16-valve inline-four oil-cooled design which produces 58kW (78bhp) in this application. The long-running GSX engine is both reliable and economical, although the dated nature of the design shows in its performance compared to more modern liquid-cooled engines such as Yamaha's Fazer or Honda's Hornet 600. This original 1996 Bandit'S' had a rather anonymous square headlight fairing, and many riders preferred the styling of the naked bike. But the fairing improved comfort and weather protection at motorway crusing speeds, making the Bandit'S' a useful budget tourer.
A model update in 2000 had a new, twin projector headlight fairing, and the new frame and engine modifications of the unfaired bike. The revamped fairing gave more modern styling, better wind protection and improved aerodynamics. Engine changes include new carburettors with TPS throttle position sensors, linked to a more advanced ignition system, and with a different exhaust design, giving the engine an extra 3kW (4bhp) in the mid-range. But peak power remained the same at 58kW (78bhp), some way off the class standard of nearer 67kW (90bhp) in 2000.
Chassis modifications were similarly understated - a new frame design lowered the seat height, the brakes were slightly modified and the fuel capacity increased to 20 Liters
(4.4 gal). The Bandit remained a popular choice after 2000, but stiff opposition from Honda's Hornet'S' and Yamaha's Fazer badly affected sales.
SpecificationsEdit
Make Model | Suzuki GSF 600S Bandit |
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Year | 1996 - 99 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Displacement | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 62.6 x 48.7 mm |
Compression | 11.3:1 |
Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
Induction | Keihin CVR32 carburetors |
Ignition | Digital Transistorized |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 10500 rpm (at rear tire: 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 | 41 mm Telescopic, oil damped |
Rear Suspension | Mono-shock, 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 Tire | 110/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
Dry Weight | 196 kg / 432 lbs |
Wet Weight | 218 kg / 4481 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.2 US gal / 4.3 Imp gal |
Average Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l / 44.5 US mpg / 53.4 Imp mpg |
Braking 60 Km/h - 0 | 13.9 m / 45.6 ft |
Braking 100 Km/h - 0 | 39.7 m / 130.2 ft |
Standing ¼ Mile | 11.9 sec / 176.8 km/h / 110 mph |
Top Speed | 211 km/h / 131.1 mph |
Overview | Motorcycle News |