Suzuki GSX Workshop printed manual
Unchanged since 2011, and a revision centered on a model that debuted in 2006, can Suzuki's 600 remain appropriate in 2014?
No traction controls, no ABS, no ride-by-wire.
Those changes found a model that was final all-new in 2006.
Therefore, in 2006, the
Softcover - 206 pages - Suzuki GS/GSX550 4-valve Fours 1983 - 1988 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models:UK Models: GSX550E 572cc 1984 - 1988 GSX550ES 572cc 1983 - 1988 GSX550EF 572cc 1984 - 1988USA Models: GS550E 572cc 1983 - 1985 GS550ES 572cc 1983 - 1986 GS550L 572cc 1982 - 1986Contents: Maintenance Engine Clutch And Transmission Fuel System And Lubrication Ignition System Frame And Forks Wheels Brakes And Tyres Electrical System Wiring Diagrams
Softcover - 304 pages - Suzuki GSX-R600 750 2006 - 2009 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Suzuki GSX-R600K6 599cc 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600K7 599cc 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600K8 599cc 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600K9 599cc 2009 Suzuki GSX-R750K6 750cc 2006 Suzuki GSX-R750K7 750cc 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750K8 750cc 2008 Suzuki GSX-R750K9 750cc 2009Contents: Maintenance Engine Clutch And Transmission Fuel System And Lubrication Ignition System Frame And Forks Wheels Brakes And Tyres Electrical System Including Wiring Diagrams
Hardcover - 304 pages - Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 1999 - 2004 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Suzuki GSXR1300R-X 1999 Suzuki GSXR1300R-Y 2000 Suzuki GSXR1300R-K1 2001 Suzuki GSXR1300R-K2 2002 Suzuki GSXR1300R-K3 2003 Suzuki GSXR1300R-K4 2004Contents: Living With Your SUZUKI HAYABUSA Introduction- Suzuki - Every Which Way- Acknowledgements- About This Manual- Identification Numbers- Buying Spare Parts- Safety First! Daily (Pre-Ride Checks)- Engine/Transmission Oil Level- Brake Fluid Levels- Clutch Fluid Level- Tyres- Suspension Steering And Drive Chain- Legal And Safety Checks- Bike Specs- Model Development Maintenance- Routine Maintenance And Servicing- Specifications- Recommended Lubricants And
Softcover - 468 pages - Suzuki GSXR600 2001 - 2005 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Suzuki GSXR600 2001-2005 (U.S. California Canada U.K. Europe) Suzuki GSXR600 Alstare 2003 (U.S. California Canada)Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Warnings cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers / Fasteners / Shop supplies / Tools / Measuring tools / Electrical system fundamentals / Service methods / Storage / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine starting / Engine will not start / Engine performance / Engine noises / Engine lubrication / Leak down test / Clutch / Gearshift linkage / Transmission / Fuel system / Electrical testing / Electrical troubleshooting / Steering and suspe
Hardcover - 252 pages - Suzuki GSX-R750 GSX-R1100 GSX600F GSX750F GSX1100F (Katana) Fours 1988 - 1996 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models:UK Models Suzuki GSXR750 1985 - 1992 Suzuki GSXR1100 1986 - 1988 Suzuki GSXR1100 1988 - 1992 Suzuki GSX600F 1988 - 1995 Suzuki GSX750F 1989 - 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F 1987 - 1996US Models: Suzuki GSXR750 1986 - 1992 Suzuki GSXR1100 1986 - 1988 Suzuki GSXR1100 1988 - 1992 Suzuki Katana 600 1988 - 1996 Suzuki Katana 750 1989 - 1996 Suzuki Katana 1100 1988 - 1993Note: This manual covers models with air/oil-cooled engines only the liquid-cooled GSX-R750W and GSX-R1100W are not covered.Contents Suzuki GSX GSX-R Maintenance- Identification Numbers- Buying Spare Parts- Engine Oil Level- Brake Fluid Levels- Routine Maintenance And Servicing- Specifications- Lubricants And Fluids- Maintenance Schedule- Component Locations- Maintenance Procedures Repairs And Overhaul- Engine Clutch And Transmission- Fuel And Exhaust Systems- Ignition System- Frame And Suspension- Brakes Wheels And Final Drive- Fairing And Bodyw
Softcover - 576 pages - Suzuki GSX-R750 GS-X750F Katana 1988 - 1996 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: GSX-R750 (1988-1992) GSX750F Katana (1989-1996)Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Notes cautions and warnings / Safety first / Service hints / Torque specifications / Fasteners/ Lubricants / Expendable supplies / Parts replacement / Emission control and battery labels / Basic hand tools / Precision measuring tools / Riding safety / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Engine performance / Engine noises / Engine lubrication / Clutch / Transmission / Electrical problems / Excessive vibration / Carburetor troubleshooting / Brake problems / Specifications LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPRoutine checks / Pre-checks / Service maintenance schedule intervals / Periodic maintenance / Engine
Softcover - 404 pages - Suzuki GSXR-1000 2005 - 2006 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual covers the Suzuki GSXR1000.Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Warnings cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers / Fasteners / Shop supplies / Tools / Measuring tools / Electrical system fundamentals / Service methods / Storage / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGStarting the engine / Starting procedure / Engine will not start / Poor engine performance / Fuel system / Engine / Engine lubrication / Leakdown test / Clutch / Gearshift linkage / Transmission / Electrical testing / Electrical troubleshooting / Steering and suspension / Brake system / Specifications LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPMaintenance intervals / Pre-ride inspection / Tune-up / Compression test / Ignition timing / Valve clearance / Spark plug / Engine oil / Air filter / Throttle cable / Idle speed / Throttle valve synchronization / Fuel line inspect
Softcover - 222 pages - Suzuki Katana GSX1000 GSX1100 GS1000 GS1100 GS1150 1979 - 1988 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: Suzuki GSX1000 Katana GS1000 Katana GS1000S U.K. 1981-1985 U.S. 1981-1982 Suzuki GSX1100S GS1100S U.K. 1981-1985 U.S. 1982-1983 Suzuki GSX1100E GS1100E U.K. 1979-1984 U.S. 1980-1983 Suzuki GSX1100ES GS1100ES U.K. 1983-1985 U.S. 1983 Suzuki GSX1100E U.K. 1985-1988 Suzuki GSX1100EF U.K. 1984-1988 Suzuki GS1150E U.S. 1984-1986 Suzuki GS1150ES U.S. 1984-1985 Suzuki GS1100L U.S. 1980Note: This manual does not cover the Suzuki GSXR1100 or GSX1100F models.Contents: Maintenance Engine Clutch And Transmission Fuel System And Lubrication Ignition System Frame And Forks Wheels Brakes And Tyres Electrical System Wiring Diagrams
Hardcover - 288 pages - Suzuki GSX-R600 GSX-R750 GSX-R1000 2001 - 2003 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Suzuki GSXR600-K1 2001 Suzuki GSXR600-K2 2002 Suzuki GSXR600-K3 2003 Suzuki GSXR750-Y 2000 Suzuki GSXR750-K1 2001 Suzuki GSXR750-K2 2002 Suzuki GSXR750-K3 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000-K1 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000-K2 2002Contents: Living With Your Suzuki GSX-R600 GSX-R750 GSX-R1000 Introduction- About This Manual- Safety First!- Identification Numbers- Buying Spare Parts Daily (Pre-Ride) Checks- Engine/Transmission Oil Level Check- Brake Fluid Level Checks- Suspension Steering And Final Drive Checks- Legal And Safety Checks- Tyre Checks Maintenance- Routine Maintenance And Servicing- Specifications- Recommended Lubri
Softcover - 458 pages - Suzuki GSXR750 1996 - 1999 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: GSX-R750T (1996) GSX-R750V (1997) GSX-R750W (1998) GSX-R750X (1999)Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Notes cautions and warnings / Safety first / Service hints / Torque specifications / Fasteners/ Lubricants / Expendable supplies / Parts replacement / Emission control and battery labels / Basic hand tools / Precision measuring tools / Fabricating tools / Mechanic #39;s tips / Ball bearing replacement / Seals / Riding safety / Storage / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Starting the engine / Star
Softcover - 234 pages - Suzuki GS / GSX250 400 450 Twins 1979 - 1985 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Suzuki GS250T (GS250) U.K. 1980-1984 U.S. 1980-1982 Suzuki GSX250E (GSX25E) U.K. 1980-1985 Suzuki GSX400E (GSX400) U.K. 1980-1985 Suzuki GSX400T U.K. 1981-1985 Suzuki GS450E (GS450) U.S. 1979-1983 Suzuki GS450L U.S. 1980-1985 Suzuki GS450S U.S. 1979-1981 Suzuki GS450T U.S. 1980-1982 Suzuki GS450TX U.S. 1981-1983Contents: Introduction To The Suzuki Gs And Gsx250 And 400 Twin Models Routine Maintenance Engine Clutch And Transmission Fuel System And Lubrication Ignition System Frame And Forks Wheels Brakes And Tyres Electrical System Including Wiring Diagrams The U.K. Gsx250/400ez And U.S. Gs450 Models
Hardcover - 256 pages - Suzuki GSXR600 GSXR750 Fours 1996 - 2000 Fours 1996 - 2000 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following Models: Suzuki GSXR600V 1997 Suzuki GSXR600W 1998 Suzuki GSXR600X 1999 Suzuki GSXR600Y 2000 Suzuki GSXR750T 1996 Suzuki GSXR750V 1997 Suzuki GSXR750W 1998 Suzuki GSXR750X 1999Contents: Suzuki GSXR600 GSXR750 Sportbike Maintenance- Routine Maintenance And Servicing- Specifications- Lubricants And Fluids- Maintenance Schedule- Component Locations- Maintenance Procedures Repairs And Overhaul- Engine Clutch And Transmission- Fuel And Exhaust Systems- Ignition System- Frame And Suspension- Brakes Wheels And Final Drive- Fairing And Bodywork- Electrical System- Wiring Diagrams
Softcover - 426 pages - Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 1999 - 2007 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual covers Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa sport bikes 1999 - 2007. The Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R features a liquid-cooled four-valve in-line four cylinder engine with dual camshafts driven by a single cam chain.CONTENTS: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Warnings cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers / Fasteners / Shop supplies / Tools / Measuring tools / Electrical system fundamentals / Service methods / Storage / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine starting / Engine will not start / Engine performance / Lubrication system / Leakdown test / Clutch / Gearshift linkage / Transmission / Fuel system / Fuel pump / Electrical testing / Electrical systems / Steering and suspension / Brake system / Specifications LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-
Softcover - 518 pages - Suzuki Katana 600 1988-1996 GSXR750 GSXR750R GSXR1100 1986 - 1987 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: GSX600F Katana (1988-1996) GSX-R750 (1986-1987) GSX-R750R Limited Edition (1986) GSX-R1100 (1986-1987)Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Notes cautions and warnings / Safety first / Service hints / Special tips / Torque specifications / Fasteners / Lubricants / Expendable supplies / Parts replacement / Serial numbers /Basic hand tools / Tune-up and troubleshooting tools / Mechanic s tips / Riding safety / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating requirements / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting / Engine performance LUBRICANTS MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPRoutine checks / Pre-checks / Service intervals / Tyres and wheels / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Front fork oil change / Drive chain lubrication / Control cable lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Drive chain inspection and adjustment / Drive chain slider service / Clutch adjustment (GSX-R750 Limited adjustment) / Air filter element
Hardcover - 304 pages - Suzuki GSX-R600 GSX-R750 GSX-R1000 2003 - 2006 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Suzuki GSX-R600K4 599cc 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600K5 599cc 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750K4 749cc 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750K5 749cc 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000K3 988cc 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000K4 988cc 2004 Suzuki GSX-R1000K5 999cc 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000K6 999cc 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000K7 999cc 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000K8 999cc 2008Contents: Living With Your SUZUKI GSX-R- Introduction- About This Manual- Safety First!- Identification Numbers- Buying Spare Parts Daily (Pre-Ride) Checks- Engine/Transmission Oil Level Check- Brake Fluid Level Checks- Suspension Steering And Final Drive Checks- Legal And Safety Checks- Tyre Checks Maintenance- Routine Maintenance And Servicing- Specifications- Recommended Lubricants And Fluids- Maintenance Schedule- C
Softcover - 336 pages - Suzuki GSF650 Bandit GSX650F GSF1250 Bandit 2007 - 2009 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: Suzuki GSF650K7 2007 Suzuki GSF650SK7 2007 Suzuki GSF650K8 2008 Suzuki GSF650SK8 2008 Suzuki GSX650FK8 2008 Suzuki GSF1250K7 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SK7 2007 Suzuki GSF1250K8 2008 Suzuki GSF1250SK8 2008 Suzuki GSF1250K9 2009 Suzuki GSF1250SK9 2009Contents: Maintenance Engine Clutch And Transmission Fuel System And Lubrication Ignition System Frame And Forks Wheels Brakes And Tyres Electrical System Including Wiring Diagrams
Hardcover - 256 pages - Suzuki GSX600F GSX750F GSX750 1998- 2002 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Suzuki GSX600F (GSX600) 1998 - 2002 Suzuki GSX750F 1998 - 2002 Suzuki GSX750 1998 - 2001Contents: SUZUKI GSX Maintenance- Routine Maintenance And Servicing- Specifications- Lubricants And Fluids- Maintenance Schedule- Component Locations- Maintenance Procedures Repairs And Overhaul- Engine Clutch And Transmission- Fuel And Exhaust Systems- Ignition System- Frame And Suspension- Brakes Wheels And Final Drive- Fairing And Bodywork- Electrical System- Wiring Diagrams Reference- Tools And Workshop Tips- Security- Storage- Troubleshooting
softcover - 452 pages - Suzuki GSX-R600 1997 - 2000 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the Suzuki GSXR600 1997-2000 sportbikesContents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Warnings cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers / Fasteners / Shop supplies / Basic tools / Precision measuring tools / Electrical system fundamentals / Special tools / Basic service methods / Storage / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating requirements / Starting the engine / Starting difficulties / Engine is difficult to start / Poor idle speed performance / Poor medium and high speed performance / Starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / Fuel system / Engine overheating / Engine / Engine noises / Cylinder leakdown test / Clutch / Tra
Softcover - 490 pages - Suzuki GSX-R1000 2001 - 2004 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the Suzuki GSXR1000 2001-2004Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Warnings cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers / Fasteners / Shop supplies / Basic tools / Precision measuring tools / Electrical system fundamentals / Basic service methods / Storage / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine principles / Starting the engine / Engine will not start / Engine performance / Engine noises / Engine lubrication / Cylinder leakdown test / Clutch / Gearshift linkage / Transmission / Fuel system / Fuel pump / Electrical testing / Electrical troubleshooting / Steering and suspension / Brake system LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPFuel type / Cylinder numbering and firing order / Engine rotation / Maintenance intervals / Tune-up / Ignition timing / V
Softcover - 288 pages - Suzuki GSX1400 2002 - 2008 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following models: Model GSX1400K2 1402cc 2002 Model GSX1400K3 1402cc 2003 Model GSX1400K4 1402cc 2004 Model GSX1400K5 1402cc 2005 Model GSX1400K6 1402cc 2006 Model GSX1400K7 1402cc 2007 - 2008 FE Final Edition model includedTable of ContentsContents: Maintenance Engine Clutch And Transmission Fuel System And Lubrication Ignition System Frame And Forks Wheels Brakes And Tyres Electrical System Including Wiring Diagrams
No traction controls, no ABS, no ride-by-wire. That is a pure, old-school efficiency bicycle.
Those changes found a model that was final all-new in 2006. You realize, when organizations like Suzuki really marketed sportbikes in huge volumes, the market had been hyper competitive and R divisions had been rolling on model changes every 2 yrs and all-new bikes every four. With motorcycle sales at a 10-year low and purchases of middleweight sport brands such as this in can, development as arrive at an overall total stop globally. The Yamaha R6 in addition hails back once again to 2006 and the Honda CBR600RR and Kawasaki ZX-6R to 2007. Truly the only all-new design into the part releases just last year ended up being the 2013 Triumph Daytona 675. A smaller providers versus Big Four, Triumph's developing cycles is longer and also the best reason that cycle try newer is simply because they invested in it before the base dropped out of the cycle market in 2008.
Therefore, in 2006, the GSX-R have a fresh framework and engine hence bundle fundamentally consistently today. Which means a 599cc inline-four that revs to over 15,000 rpm while making 126 bhp and 51 lb.-ft. of torque. It also bundle a slipper clutch, digital steering damper and selectable power shipments modes.
Great up to now, but it is really worth discussing that GSX-R600 makes use of exactly the same smoke-and-mirrors way of the brake system once the present GSX-R1000 and Hayabusa: elegant calipers handicapped by rubber lines and a non-radial master cylinder. Bling, not bang.
The Trip
It's a 600. It really is light, sharp and very, extremely fast. Us customers will consider these specific things as somehow cheaper than literbikes, but that is additional regarding our personal insecurities than it really is a reality. Because, 600s will be the specialist's choice, delivering a tremendously fast motorcycle that just naturally flatters their riding with no need for grip control or ride-by-wire to manage what's too much energy originating from 1,000cc bikes these days.
Of course, the GSX-R's responsiveness, driver friendliness, smoothness and suspension high quality works equally well in the city as it does when you look at the hills. Ergonomics apart, you won't pick much better all-around bicycles with athletics features than 600s. That is why plenty bikers just who have only the plan for one bicycle decide for one of these brilliant, they're just great at everything, but most of all of the providing you with the experience of operating a badass efficiency bicycle.
Last year, the GSX-R600 was also fitted with closer internal equipment ratios, which drastically better mid-range results. The GSX-R's system try effective and exploitable from 10,000 rpm on up, but because of this does not have that most tight powerband which describes bicycles just like the R6. Additionally notable may be the large overrun; with maximum power reaching 13,500 rpm, you will get over 1,500 rpm to seize the following gear. Combined with class-leading energy, it is the friendly nature with this system that a lot of separates it from other people into the 600 course. Those that never cheat, anyways.
After spending much time on liter bikes and 1,200cc twins â we drive those a lot because there's become brand-new ones we have needed seriously to protect â it really is refreshing just how agile and natural the GSX-R600's maneuvering was. Steering are uncorrupted by too-wide rubberized or a too-long wheelbase, therefore the GSX-R are liberated to simply go for which you point it, whenever you aim they by doing this. Additionally it is capable stay steady at slim, despite a big couple of throttle or while pressing it tough into a large part in the brake system; feeling is clear under all problems.
Unlike the heavy Hayabusa or higher effective GSX-R1000, the minimal braking system spec actually such a handicap from the 412 pounds 600. Once more, the built-in rightness of lowest weight and razor-sharp geometry outweighs real mechanical spec. The 600's lever doesn't return to the handlebar given that it doesn't always have to stop 586 lbs or 180 bhp.
Out of the mountains, benefits was surprisingly powerful. With-it's soft seat, adjustable rearsets, fairly taller clip-ons and reasonably large seat proportions, we would rank the GSX-R an in depth 2nd towards the CBR on comfort.
Nonetheless it does not compromise day-to-day energy and only laser-like sport focus. If you're able to only afford one cycle and want a sportbike, this would be an excellent option. It really is as at home splitting tight town visitors as it's dragging leg regarding the Snake.
Despite rubber outlines and a non-radial master cylinder, the brakes never fade and provide powerful blocking power.
The headlight, regardless of the de-spec from projector to reflector, is very bright, providing exceptional nighttime illumination and waking up dozy automotive drivers.
The high windscreen provides excellent wind protection. There is a smaller should compliment a bigger item than on various other 600s, but you will nevertheless most likely have to.
The whole package try cohesive and flatters their riding. Whether you are an expert finding the sharpest device into the package or a more recent rider trying to update from a 650 twin or like your first full-on sportbike, the GSX-R600 are an excellent option.
What's Bad
Unlike the victory or the Kawasaki, the GSX-R does not have a defining USP. It is not a triple, it doesn't use Ohlins or genuine Brembo brakes or come built with TC and ABS. It's just an inline-four. One that, written down, is simply too comparable to its rivals to stand out.
"Brembo" braking system calipers incorporate bling, but do not be mislead, they're not as great given that Monoblocs in the victory.
The Gixxer image is plain bad. Company will ask, "actually?" Cops will aim their radar firearms at your. It's as if you gain a helmet mohawk each time you climb onto it.
The standard-fit Bridgestone BT-016s aren't good. They do not work with the damp or in temperatures below about 60 levels. After all. In dried out, hot problems they may be sportbike tires, but not also specially close ones. We would like to read Suzuki compliment high-quality Dunlop or Pirellis as traditional. This will be an incredible sportbike, massively presented back once again by inexpensive tires.
The GSX show is Suzuki's array of athletics touring motorbikes powered by four-valve per cylinder four-stroke motors. The first GSX products are launched in 1980 and represented the next thing in Suzuki's four-stroke road bike range after the two-valve GS Series.
In North America however, the Suzuki four-valve and two-valve four-stroke path bicycles had been both designated as Suzuki GS motorcycles.
The two-valve engines stayed in manufacturing in parallel utilizing the four-valve energy vegetation, the more expensive two-valve four-cylinder machines gaining shaft-drive being always force Suzuki's more touring-orientated bicycles for instance the GS 850G and GS 1100G, even though the GSX show represented results direction.
The two-valve GS show was Suzuki's first real foray into four-stroke motorcycles. Although Suzuki created 90cc and 123cc four-stroke single cylinder path bikes underneath the brand name Colleda into the mid-1950s, until 1976 Suzuki ended up being mostly a builder of two-stroke motorcycles. Suzuki's range of roadway supposed motorcycles ended up being almost totally two-stroke when you look at the mid-1970s. The advanced Suzuki GT show together with flagship 750cc water-cooled, posi-lube lubricated, three-cylinder two-stroke GT750 characterizing the breed. The GS750 launched in 1976, combined with parallel-twin GS400, ended up being Suzuki's earliest huge multi-cylinder four-stroke bike. The GS is Suzuki's version of the thing that was and it is known as a Universal Japanese Motorcycle, so typical ended up being this 4-cylinder four-stroke configuration amongst the Japanese providers at that time. The 63 bhp air-cooled, twin-cam, in-line four-cylinder, GS750 road-bike put the pattern when it comes to GS/GSX number before birth of this to begin the race-replicas, the 1985 air/oil-cooled Suzuki GSX-R750. The GS750 two-valve motor showed the impact of Suzuki's long history of two-stroke build and make; the newest four-strokes displaying pressed collectively roller bearing crank-shafts universally found in two-stroke bottom finishes.
GSX1100 16-Valve head
GSX1100 TSCC Detail
The main element feature of the GSX engine is the change from typical two-valve per cylinder hemispherical combustion chamber with domed piston build of this GS motor, to a four-valve per cylinder Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber with flat topped piston design. The TSCC design had been really a modification of this Pent-roof burning chamber design to which ended up being added a somewhat lifted ridge working across the burning chamber roofing parallel to your petrol circulation for the inlet cost. This was to encourage influenced swirl of the arriving fuel-air cost being raise the fuel burn off speed through much better flame front propagation. The larger burn off speeds, plus decreased temperature control from shallower burning chambers created by relatively narrow included device perspectives in addition to flat topped piston intended your GSX machines created more power and torque than the same sized GS mills.
Others big difference aided by the earliest GSX engines had been the move from direct expense cam actuation associated with valve by shim and bucket of this GS motors, to valve actuation via short forked rocker arms into the GSX -the valves stems and springs being proudly located inboard from the camshafts as a result of lower included angle between inlet and exhaust valves. Independent of the heads the GS/GSX machines were of a standard design.
Current selection of bikes by that title tend to be different design that use derivatives of previous awesome activities motors from the early-to-middle GSX-R series.
Early GSX
1983 GSX250E with GSX400E part panels
A 1982 GSX750 used by the newest Zealand Ministry of transportation
1982 GS750E all stock/original except aftermarket display screen and parcel rack
On the list of earliest GSX models are the two-cylinder GSX 250 in addition to GSX 400.
These Suzuki GSX products were the development regarding the GS variety of two-valve-per-cylinder atmosphere and oil-cooled four-stroke motorbikes. The very first four-valve engines are produced for the 1980 model year, but retained the "GS" designation when it comes to US and Canadian areas through to the release of the GSX-R versions in 1986. These GSX machines are predicated on Suzuki's "TSCC" engine build, and shared little with past two-valve versions. In 1999, limited to the Asian marketplace, the sport-touring Thunder GS 250 emerged. Later, becoming given the designation GSX in 2001. By 2005, which was then totally discontinued. The Suzuki Katana, which had equivalent "TSCC" system build but, because of the designation of GSX-S. Although, which had little in accordance using more modern GSX-F Katanas which are, like mentioned before Thunder, sport-touring bikes.
The TSCC motor ended up being once more redesigned in 1983 aided by the introduction of a completely latest GSX 750, Suzuki's very first modern mono-shocked sportbike in both a nude and half-faired version. Although this cycle got solid ratings from testing mags, its release had been an ill-timed duel against Honda's all-new V4 system by means of the VF750 Interceptor.
The 1983 GSX 750ES had air-adjustable anti-dive forks, preload and compression-adjustable back mono-shock, disc brakes at both stops, a gasoline measure and electronic gear indicator.
The cycle disappeared from dealers in 1984, to-be changed using the GS 700 - a bike with a de-stroked system and small aesthetic variations. Small tweaks included taller pistons and a little differing cam raise and timing. This plus a modification of factory equipment ratios enabled Suzuki to make a motorcycle with near-identical results specifications into the GSX 750ES, and even though system displacement ended up being 15 percent smaller to fulfill the revised United States transfer guidelines. These included enhanced tariffs enforced because of the United States government on all brought in motorbikes displacing more than 700cc. This 50 percent tariff ended up being the reason behind the glut of de-stroked 650 cc and 700 cc Japanese motorcycles offered in the US when you look at the mid-1980s - special into rest of the world - and is particularly why the GSX-R debuted in the usa the full seasons later on compared to the remaining portion of the globe. It absolutely was readily available as nude GS 700E and also as the GS 700ES with bikini fairing.
This jobs was mainly in vain for people market, but due to the fact GSX 750S Katana ended up being entirely restyled in 1984, as well as the GSX-R 750 premiered abroad, painting a certain demise the comparably ho-hum ES. 1984 additionally saw an inform in shade schemes for GSX 750ES in rest of the world, because of the naked "E" being fallen in support of the half-faired "ES" and a fresh "EF" design with full top and lower athletics fairings.
GSX1100F.
The GSX 750E resided on for a few most many years overseas, but is in the course of time superseded by the GSX-F series Katanas. The GSX-S Katanas are also dropped from Suzuki's regular lineup, replaced by the GSX-R series. The GSX 1100 stayed on with considerable styling adjustment for 1984 model 12 months, including a full-faired 124 bhp beast of a musclebike, the GSX 1100EFE. The larger bikes, although nevertheless sought-after as classic superbikes, are in addition changed by the GSX-R and GSX-F Katana lineups, with big human body styling adjustment such as for instance an electrically run screen within the 1100F, enhanced suspension system and braking equipment, and framework revisions.
Existing GSX
The Suzuki GSX650F
The GSX 750S gotten an updated system for 1984, with Suzuki's various other big-bore four-valver systems. This is the system your first Suzuki GSX-R Series bicycles had been centered on.
Current GSX systems are run on derivatives for this in-line, four-cylinder system with four valves per cylinder, which will be additionally utilized in the Suzuki Bandit show to the end of the 2006 design seasons. They function a combined air/oil coolant system labeled as SACS.
The current GSX series was produced whilst the GSX600F and GSX750F faired sport touring products, today within their second years, in addition to unfaired, twin-shock GSX 750 and GSX 1400 products.
The bike had been always winnings the 2007 stamina FIM World tournament.
The GSX650F, produced from 2008, is essentially a variation regarding Bandit 650, with quite similar specification and components. The extra lower fairing, but brings it a sportier search similar to that of the Suzuki GSX-R Series, the motor has received handful of remapping to encourage revs, in addition to suspension try tweaked. In addition has actually a one-piece seat, unlike the Bandit.
The earlier GSX 1200 Inazuma ended up being offered in Japan and European countries for a short while form GSF 1200 Bandit to cater for a clients that moved for a more old-fashioned styling and a somewhat higher quality. When it shown sufficiently popular for overseas export, it had been quickly developed into the existing GSX 1400.
These modern non-US GSX-models bring small in accordance using their early to mid-eighties cousins aside from a remote ancestor inside their powerplant. The GSX 1100S Katana has-been reissued as an anniversary model many times the Japanese domestic marketplace, and Yoshimura has released a small couple of totally re-worked factory GSX 1100S Katana brands on the market, needing potential customers to win an essay competition before being granted the chance to buy one of those bikes.
The GSX 250F is recognized as the Suzuki around and is significant whilst has actually a back petrol tank and a helmet closet where the petrol tank generally was.
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The 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000 blends aggressive naked styling with the heart of a superbike, offering thrilling performance and everyday versatility.
The 2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and GSX-R1000RZ offer track-ready performance with advanced technology, making them the top choices for sportbike enthusiasts.
The GSX-8R is an exciting new Suzuki sportbike with a full fairing styled by the artist’s pen and refined by the wind tunnel. Propelled by Suzuki’s new-generation 776cc parallel-twin engine, the GSX-8R is fitted with SHOWA’s SFF-BP fork and matching shock for agile and sure handling.
The GSX Series is Suzuki's range of sport touring motorcycles powered by four-valve per cylinder four-stroke engines. The first GSX models were introduced in 1980 and represented the next step in Suzuki's four-stroke road bike range after the two-valve GS Series.
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