New 2004 Suzuki Sportbikes

Its time for the new 2004 motorcycles to be revealed and here's a peek at some of the hottest sportbikes from Suzuki.

Suzuki GSX-R600
The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a class-leading 600 performance model with increased engine and chassis performance, improved aerodynamics and reduced weight. A more compact & lighter weight 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine features several changes to reduce mechanical losses and increase power.

Other features include:

• Lightweight titanium valves with steel alloy springs and aluminum spring retainers - operated by smaller, lighter bucket tappets and thinner-wall hollow camshafts to reduce weight and inertia



• Distinctive new bodywork features a narrower front fairing with reduced frontal area, plus ram-air intakes moved 20mm closer to center for higher airbox pressure and cylinder charging



• Vertical-type multi-reflector headlight, plus compact LED taillight and more aerodynamic turn signals



• New aluminum frame with extruded main spar design similar to GSX-R1000 for optimum width and rigidity - includes new sub-frame mounting points



• New inverted Showa cartridge-type front fork with 43mm inner tubes and fully adjustable damping and spring preload



• Radial-mount 4-piston front brake calipers for improved braking performance - calipers are lighter and more efficient allowing for smaller/lighter 300mm rotors - system includes radial piston front master cylinder for improved brake lever feel



• Engine: 599cc,4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve



• Bore Stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm



• Compression Ratio: 12.5:1



• Fuel System: Fuel Injection



• Seat Height: 825mm (32.5 in.)



• Wheel Base: 1390mm (54.7 in.)



• Dry Weight: 161kg (354.9 lbs.)

Suzuki GSX-R750
The Suzuki GSX-R750 features a compact & lightweight 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine refined for overall weight reduction, improved combustion efficiency and power delivery. The redesigned cylinder head featues a smaller combustion chamber, increased compression ratio, 2% larger intake ports and 2mm larger exhaust ports for improved intake and exhaust efficiency and increased power output.

Other features include:

• Lightweight titanium valves with steel alloy springs and aluminum spring retainers operated by thinner-wall hollow camshafts to reduce weight and inertia



• Lighter weight stainless steel exhaust system featuring a higher capacity muffler with titanium core pipes and aluminum outer sleeve



• Aggressive new bodywork with less frontal area, plus ram air intake moved closer to center for higher airbox pressure and intake efficiency



• New aluminum frame with extruded main spar design similar to GSX-R1000 for optimum balance of size, weight and rigidity - includes new sub-frame mounting points



• Radial-mount 4-piston brake calipers for improved braking performance - calipers are lighter and more efficient allowing for smaller/lighter 300mm rotors - system includes radial piston front master cylinder for improved brake lever feel



• Engine: 749cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve



• Bore Stroke: 72.0 x 46.0mm



• Compression Ratio: 12.3:1



• Fuel System: Fuel Injection



• Seat Height: 825mm (32.5 in.)



• Wheel Base: 1396mm (55.0 in.)



• Dry Weight: 163kg (359.5 lbs.)

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