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Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD - [2001]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.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 2001 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 2001 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 115 bhp (85 kW) @ 13000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 50.8 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 10800 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6 RR has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD.
The 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD has a Power to weight ratio of 628.4 bhp per ton and 278.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 GSX-R 600 competing with the 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6 RR [651.9 bhp\ton] and the 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6 RR [651.9 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 278.0 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 2014 Norton Domiracer 961 Limited Edition [302.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 Kawasaki VN 1600 Mean Streak [302.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.0 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (5.9 secs) and the 2013 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC (5.9 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 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD and the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Telefonica Replica
When talking about the performance of the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.8 secs @ 124 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Telefonica Replica (10.8 secs) and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura (10.8 secs).
The 2001 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD has a maximum speed of 163mph.
Top Speed of the 2001 GSX-R 600 equals the 2014 Yamaha YZF1000 R1
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD then how about a 2014 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (174 mph) and the 2014 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 Race-Blu Specia Edition (174 mph).
