Suzuki GSF600 Bandit model history
1995—

I have tried to tell the Suzuki Bandit 600 (GSF 600 and GSF 600 S) model history on this page as I know it. This page is still under construction. I would be grateful of any contributions — sales brochures, magazine ads, magazine articles, pictures, specs, facts, corrections etc. Please scan the material in JPEG format (large enough that all the details are visible) and send them to me. Please tell me the source and the publication date if possible. If you send me pictures of your own bike, please follow these instructions.

1997 Suzuki year code: V

1997 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Overall Length: 2 155 mm (84.8 in) Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in) Overall Height: 1 205 mm (47.4 in.) Seat Height : 805 mm (31,7 in) Wheelbase: 1 430 mm (56,3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight : 196 kg (431 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1998 Suzuki year code: W

1998 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Overall Length: 2 085 mm (82.1 in) Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in) Overall Height: 1 205 mm (47.4 in.) Seat Height : 805 mm (31,7 in) Wheelbase: 1 430 mm (56,3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight : 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1999 Suzuki year code: X

1999 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Overall Length: 2 085 mm (82.1 in) Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in) Overall Height: 1 205 mm (47.4 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 430 mm (56.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 77 hp (57 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 54.1 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1999 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Overall Length: 2 085 mm (82.1 in) Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in) Overall Height: 1 205 mm (47.4 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 430 mm (56.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 77 hp (57 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 54.1 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

In 2000 the Bandit 600 got a new frame and an updated engine.

2000 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Length: 2 069 mm (81,5 in) Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Height: 1 218mm (48,0 in.) Seat Height : 800 mm (31,5 in) Wheelbase: 1 433mm (56,4 in) Dry Weight : 208 kg (459 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

2001 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Length: 2 069 mm (81,5 in) Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Height: 1 218 mm (48,0 in.) Seat Height: 800 mm (31,6 in) Wheelbase: 1 433 mm (56,4 in) Dry Weight : 208 kg (459 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2

2002 Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit Overall Length: 2 060 mm (81.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 433 mm (56.4 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight : 204 kg (450 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger photo.

2002 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Overall Length: 2 060 mm (81.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 218 mm (48.0 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 433 mm (56.4 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight : 208 kg (459 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

2003 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Overall Length: 2 060 mm (81.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 218 mm (48.0 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 433 mm (56.4 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight : 208 kg (459 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

A Limited Editon version of the naked GSF600N was offered in some countries for 2004. I found the pictures below on Suzuki's website in Finland. The 2004 GSF1200N was also available with similar paint job.

2004 Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit Overall Length: 2 070 mm (81.5 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 218 mm (48.0 in) Seat Height: 790 mm (31.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 433 mm (56.4 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight : 209 kg (461 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit Limited Overall Length: 2 060 mm (81.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 433 mm (56.4 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight : 204 kg (450 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger photo.

2004 Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit Limited Overall Length: 2 060 mm (81.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 433 mm (56.4 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight : 204 kg (450 lbs) Engine: Air and oil-cooled 600 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW) @ 10 500 rpm, 55.2 Nm @ 9 500 rpm Click on the image for larger photo.

2005 Suzuki year code: K5

The 2005-year's version of the 600 Bandit has a new larger engine and is now called GSF650 Bandit. The piston displacement has been increased by 56cc for better torque at low- and mid-revs. The bike is 4 kg (9 lbs) lighter and the suspension also revisited with more adjustements both front and rear. The seat height can be adjusted on the 2005-year's model, between 770 and 790 mm (19.56 to 20.07 inches). Also the handlebar height can be adjusted by one centimeter (0.4 in.). The new engine is now Black. ABS brakes are offered as an option.

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Sources: Suzuki Motor Company, Motorcycle Online, Mineola Moto, Moto-Station, Allt om MC (Sweden), etc.

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