2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600, New for 2005
Headlight switches off during startup to reduce load on battery
Key Features
Named "Best Middleweight Sportbike" - Cycle World Magazine
Engine Features
Compact & lightweight 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with several features designed to reduce mechanical loss and increase power
Forged pistons with chrome-nitride-plated upper compression rings and oil control rings for a harder, more consistent ring finish and reduced friction
Narrow crankshaft main journals to reduce friction, plus lightweight chrome-moly steel connecting rods
Hydraulic cam chain tensioner fed by internal oil passageway system - eliminates external oil hose and reduces weight
Tapered, double-barrel throttle body design features Suzukis SDTV throttle valve system, plus multi-hole-type injectors for optimum fuel atomization and throttle response
32-bit ECM with high ROM memory, plus 22 trigger-pole rpm sensor provide precise control of fuel and ignition systems - all housed in a small, lightweight control box
One-piece cylinder block and upper crankcase section is equipped ventilation holes between cylinders to reduce crankcase pressure and reduce mechanical loss
Lightweight stainless steel exhaust system featuring a high capacity muffler with titanium core pipes and aluminum outer sleeve
High capacity oil cooler, plus compact radiator and cooling fan assembly reduce weight while maintaining optimum cooling capacity
6-speed transmission with close ratio 5th & 6th gears and high capacity clutch