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Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC - [1992]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC 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-R 600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1992 GSX-R 600 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-R 600's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R | 2024cc.2022 Honda CBR 650 R | 2022cc.
Weighing in at 220 kgs (485 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 106 bhp (79 kW) @ 12600 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.9 lb-ft (64.9 Nm) @ 10000 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 Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-R 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC.
The 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 481.8 bhp per ton and 217.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 GSX-R 600 competing with the 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer [503.3 bhp\ton] and the 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer [503.3 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-R 600 generating around 217.9 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 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 LT [242.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 L LT [242.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.8 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2006 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs) and the 2002 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs). This Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC 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-R 600 DOHC and the 1995 Yamaha GTS 1000 DOHC ABS
When talking about the performance of the 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.8 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1995 Yamaha GTS 1000 DOHC ABS (11.8 secs) and the 2006 Suzuki GSR 600 DOHC (11.8 secs).
The 1992 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC has a maximum speed of 158mph.
Top Speed of the 1992 GSX-R 600 equals the 2006 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2
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-R 600 DOHC then how about a 2006 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 (169 mph) and the 2005 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 (169 mph).
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