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Suzuki GSX 600 F - [1992]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX 600 F is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Suzuki GSX 600 has a 599cc Air - Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1992 GSX 600 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX 600's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.1965 Kawasaki W1 650 | 1965cc.
Weighing in at 219 kgs (482 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 600 F in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700, give or take 50kg.
The 1992 Suzuki GSX 600 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 87 bhp (64 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.0 lb-ft (59.6 Nm) @ 9600 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2020 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1992 Suzuki GSX 600 F.
The 1992 Suzuki GSX 600 F has a Power to weight ratio of 397.2 bhp per ton and 200.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 GSX 600 competing with the 2020 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports [422.2 bhp\ton] and the 2024 Honda NT 1100 DCT [422.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX 600 generating around 200.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1987 Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis [225.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer [225.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.5 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 600 F similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (9.3 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC (9.3 secs). This Suzuki GSX 600 F also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1992 Suzuki GSX 600 F and the 2011 Suzuki SV 650 S
When talking about the performance of the 1992 Suzuki GSX 600 F on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.9 secs @ 1 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2011 Suzuki SV 650 S (11.9 secs) and the 1978 Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1 R (11.9 secs).
The 1992 version of the Suzuki GSX 600 F has a maximum speed of 138mph.
Top Speed of the 1992 GSX 600 equals the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1992 Suzuki GSX 600 F then how about a 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 (149 mph) and the 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 (149 mph).
