Hello, this is Paul with a departing update on the 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 staff motorcycle. We have gained a more thorough understanding of the intricacies of the GSX-R brand the past few months, and this is my last look at this particular motorcycle, but not the last of the brand or model.
In this video, I will be giving a final overview of the motorcycle while explaining how some of the features compare, contrast, and complement the other Suzuki motorcycles. Overall, this enjoyable motorcycle fits into its niche superbly, allowing it to tackle any challenges we send its way.
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Hey, what’s going on guys? It’s time to send another Gsxr home to Suzuki. And I have to say that I’m most sad about letting this one go since I have ridden it more than the others. As I mentioned before, I have a soft spot for Suzuki Gsxr600s as it was my first “real” sportbike. Here’s my subjective view.
The 2011 version was all about reducing weight in order to take advantage of new found power gains in the low to mid-range for better acceleration out of corners. Performance-enhancing updates to the inline-four focused on reducing mechanical losses by cutting back on weight and reducing friction of engine internals.
While this really did not show up during regular city commuting, the often too spirited rides I took it out on late at night, when no cars were around, truly showed how light the Gsxr600 got this year. I was able to throw it to and fro, like it was a bicycle. In fact, it was so confidence inspiring, I was able to slither downhill as fast as I was going up.
If you guys knew me, you would know I hate going down the steep hills of San Francisco. The blind corners, and too many youthful crashes in the beginning of my riding career, have scarred me for life.
So cheers to you Suzuki. Thank you for giving me my confidence back.
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Coming from a background of café racers, dirt bikes, and enduros, it’s easy to forget just how capable the modern sport bike has become over the years, and Suzuki’s 2011 GSX-R 600 is no exception.
True, like my daily rider Project XT 600, the GXS-R 600 also displaces just under 600cc, but that’s where the similarities obviously end. My air-cooled XT has one lonely cylinder, 45 horsepower on a good day, and tops out at around 95 miles per hour. The GSX-R’s four-cylinder water cooled mill, on the other hand, revs all the way to 13,500 rpm and cranks out an impressive 123 horsepower. So there aren’t a lot of similarities, and that’s just the power plant.
Out on the road, the first thing I had to notice was the seating position. It’s uncomfortable, hunched low over the tank with my legs farther behind me than initially felt natural. The bike is also quite small for a big guy like me—not unrideable by a long shot, but I’m well over six feet, so I felt a bit oversized for the machine.
Of course, this riding position isn’t without good reason, which became immediately clear when we got to the corners. The bike turns in so effortlessly and with such stability that it’s easy to forget how fast you’re actually going. My XT 600 would have been left in seconds. The suspension is adjustable as well, but since I’m a long way from being the next Valentino Rossi, I left everything in the middle settings. The riding position makes sense here, giving the rider the sense that he or she is one with the motorcycle. The power comes on smoothly and predictably, and the breaks were so powerful I pulled up short at virtually every stoplight during my test ride.
But when the fun stopped and it was time to go home, I once again found myself back to complaining. Bending over so far forward really takes its toll on the your back, abs, and wrists during everyday riding. While my XT’s upright seating position gives plenty of visibility for city riding, I felt much more vulnerable bent over the GSX-R.
All this should really come as no surprise. Just like a sports car isn’t meant to tow trailer or move luggage, the GSX-R 600 isn’t designed for commuting or being comfy through city streets. The GSX-R is meant to go fast and turn faster, and in that regard, it meets its mission well.
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Hi everyone, this is Paul with another entertaining update on our Staff Bikes. This time I got to take the 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 out for a spin! In this video, I will show you a quick overview of the features of the GSX-R600.
Starting out with the newly designed dash and on-board computer display, the navigation is controlled on the right side of the handlebar through a toggle switch by the throttle. Features include a clock, reserve trip meter, lap timer, and of course odometer. A brightness control is included for easier viewing.
After a quick start up, we get to enjoy the rich sound from the exhaust. This model, unlike the other 2011 Suzukis we have tested, has only one exhaust can.
In the ending comparison, I give you some insights to the feel of riding the GSX-R600 and how it compares in several situations against the larger Suzuki Staff Bikes. It’s exhilarating to ride and easy to control, but obviously lacks the enticing allure of power and rush of a higher torqued engine.
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For August, we have Melissa posing with the 2011 Suzuki Gsxr600 Staff Bike. Please check out the behind the scenes video below.
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