Suzuki GSX-R600
125 hp, 599 cc, 180 kg2004 - 2005
Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 189 kg2015 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineSuzuki GSX-R600Yamaha R6
Displacement599 cc599 cc
Max power125 hp (@13 500 RPM)123 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque67 Nm (@11 500 RPM)65 Nm (@10 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM16 000 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.50:113.10:1
Oil capacity3.60 litre3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-NNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm42.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power1.44 kg/hp1.54 kg/hp
Power to weight694 hp/Ton650 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 28.8 kC (8 Ah)/10 HR, FTX9-BSYTZ10S
GearboxSuzuki GSX-R600Yamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9262.073
Final drive2.8122.813
1. gear2.785 (122 km/h)2.583 (126 km/h)
2. gear2.052 (166 km/h)2.0 (163 km/h)
3. gear1.681 (202 km/h)1.667 (195 km/h)
4. gear1.45 (234 km/h)1.444 (226 km/h)
5. gear1.304 (261 km/h)1.286 (253 km/h)
6. gear1.181 (288 km/h)1.15 (283 km/h)
ChasisSuzuki GSX-R600Yamaha R6
Frame typeTwin-spar black coatedAluminium Deltabox
Front susp.USD, Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 120mm strokeUSD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 130.00 mm travel120.00 mm travel