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History

Impressions

Specifications

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Sound

History:

The RF600R was introduced in 1993 and was then built until 1998. Suzuki's internal term is GN76A. In Germany the term is GN76B. Serialnumbers in detail, especially for GN76B:

Year	Type	From	To	Total
1993	P	100001	102553	2552
1994	R	102553	103717	1164
1995	S	103717	104454	737
1996	T	104454	10????	?
1997	V	10????	10????	?
1998	W	10????	10????	?
				4453 + ?

Rest of data will follow as soon as Suzuki will answer.

Impressions:

THE SHARP AND SLEEK RF600 IS AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF HIGH-POWERED ENJOYMENT AND QUICK PERFORMANCE. CHECK OUT THE NEW FEATURES OF THE BIKE -- YOU ARE SURE TO FIND JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN THIS VERSATILE MACHINE. THE QUICK-RESPONSE HIGH-REVVING ENGINE SPORTS NEW LIGHTWEIGHT MAGNESIUM COMPONENTS.AND THE WIDE POWERBAND IS ENHANCED BY A NEW LARGER SILENCER.

First ride: 1995 Suzuki RF600R

Specifications:

	RF600R
Engine Type	4 stroke, 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-valves TSCC, water cooled
Displacement	599cc
Bore & Stroke	65 mm x 45.2 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1
Carburetor	4 Mikuni BDST36
Maximum Power	100 hp (73.5 kW) / 11500 rpm
Maximum Torque	6.4 kgm / 9000 rpm 64.2 Nm / 9500 rpm
Maximum Speed	235 km/h (146.9 mph)
Lubrication	Wet Sump
Ignition	Digital/Transistorized
Starter	Electric
Generator	12V - 460W
Battery	12V - 8Ah
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain RK50MF0Z1 x 108 links
Secondary transmission ratio	3.0: 1
Overall L x W x H (mm)	2160 x 710 x 1175
Overall L x W x H (in)	85.0 x 28.0 x 46.3
Seat Height mm (in)	790 (31.1)
Wheelbase mm (in)	1430 (56.3)
Ground Clearance mm (in)	120 (4.7)
Dry Weight kg (lb)	195 (429)
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41 mm cartridge type,coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping force
Rear Suspension	Link type, 7-way adjustable spring preload , rebound damping force, 4-way adjustable
Front Brakes	290 mm, 2 discs with floating rotors and staggered diameter 4-piston calipers, hydraulically operated
Rear Brakes	240 mm, 1 disc and 2-piston caliper, hydraulically operated
Front Tires	120/70-ZR17 on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Rear Tires	160/60-ZR17 on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L (4.5 gal.)
Oil capacity	3.3 L
Colling water capacity	2.45 L
Exhaust System	4 into 1 with lightweight aluminum muffler