Suzuki GSX650F

Suzuki GSX650F
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production since 2008
Predecessor Katana
Class Sport touring
Engine 656 cc (40.0 cu in) liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, inline-four, 16-valve, DOHC
Bore / stroke 65.5 mm × 48.7 mm (2.58 in × 1.92 in)
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Power 85 bhp (63 kW)[1]
Torque 45.6 lb·ft (61.8 N·m) [1]
Ignition type Electronic
Transmission 6 speed constant mesh
Frame type Duplex steel tube cradle
Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front: Twin Ø 310 mm (12 in) discs
Rear: Single Ø 240 mm (9.4 in) disc
Tires Front: 120/70 ZR17 M/C
Rear: 160/60 ZR17 M/C
Rake, trail 26°, 108 mm (4.3 in)
Wheelbase 1,470 mm (58 in)
Dimensions L: 2,130 mm (84 in)
W: 760 mm (30 in)
H: 1,225 mm (48.2 in)
Seat height 770 mm (30 in)
Fuel capacity 19 l (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal)
Oil capacity 3,000 ml (3.2 US qt)
Turning radius 3 m (9.8 ft)
Related Suzuki GSF650 Bandit

The Suzuki GSX650F is a sport touring motorcycle made by Suzuki. It is essentially an updated Bandit, filling the void of the retired Katana. The 656 cc liquid-cooled engine has 85 bhp (63 kW)[1] and a 12,500 rpm redline. The transmission is 6-speed with a chain drive. Anti-lock brakes were added as standard equipment in 2009 for Canada.

Australasian LAMS variant

In Australia[2] and New Zealand,[3] the Suzuki GSX650 is available in an "FU" model to comply with the LAMS (Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme) requirements. This is achieved by shipping a modified ECM (Engine Control Module) that has most of the upper band of available engine revs mapped to lower power output.

The model typically is identifiable by the graphic on the fairings blending less abruptly than the F counterpart, i.e.; the blue and white default colour scheme are feathered together to give seamlessness whereas the F model fairings are deliberately sharp lines achieving a sportier look.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Suzuki GSX650F (2007-current)". MotorcycleNews.com. Bauer Media. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
  2. Suzuki Australia
  3. Suzuki New Zealand
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