2011 Suzuki GSXR 600

The top news in 600cc class for 2011 is Suzuki’s all-new GSX-R 600. Suzuki engineers are very proud for bikes 9kg (20 pounds) loss, and that's a lot for this class. They also emphasize new Brembo monoblock brake calipers and Showa big piston forks (last year, Kawa was the first in the class with these type of forks, and it seems the improvement is noticeable).

Results of first tests suggest that we are getting new 600cc king this year. It's that good. According to British MotorcycleNews.com first quick comparison test, new GSX-R is a bit better than Kawa, their last year winner. They put on the test all four super sport Japanese bikes and famous Triumph Daytona 675 (not new 675R). You can find the video on their youtube channel.

Now, this is not really the topic of this article, but I must say that there is also new GSX-R 750, which is one hell of a bike - in the class of its own. As you probably suppose, it is very similar to 600cc model, with same main new features.

GSX-R 600 in brief:
- Color: White, Blue/White, Black
- Seat Height: 810 mm (31.9 in)
- Curb Weight: 187 kg (412 lbs)
- Power: 125.8 HP (93 kW)