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Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD - [1997]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.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 1997 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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 109.7 bhp (81 kW) @ 11800 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 49.8 lb-ft (67.5 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 [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 2001 Honda CBR 600 F4i Sport has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD.
The 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD has a Power to weight ratio of 565.4 bhp per ton and 257.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 GSX-R 600 competing with the 2001 Honda CBR 600 F4i Sport [589.3 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Honda CBR 600 F4 [586.1 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 257.0 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 2005 Honda ST 1300 Pan European Police Bike [282.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2002 Suzuki GSF 1200 SZ Bandit Limited Edition [281.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.7 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD similar in acceleration to the 2012 Honda CB 1000 R (6.5 secs) and the 2010 Honda CB 1000 R (6.5 secs). This Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD 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 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD and the 1999 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.3 secs @ 121 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1999 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat (11.3 secs) and the 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 DOHC (11.3 secs).
The 1997 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD has a maximum speed of 158mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 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 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD then how about a 2006 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 (169 mph) and the 2005 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 (169 mph).
