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“Best all round middleweight for the return biker!”

★★★★☆

written by on 19/10/2015

I had not been on a bike for some years but had a hankering to return to 2 wheels for pleasure. Thought i would be sensible and buy something secondhand for about a grand in case i did not like it anymore. Found a cherished 1999 import model GSXF600 in excellent order with only 10K on the clock. Never looked back!!!! Quick enough to thrill. Handles very well indeed and above great riding position with an all day seat. Great value for money and modestly exciting to ride. Does it for me. I am back to stay!!

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“Overall a really nice bike. Is my first big bike...”

★★★★★

written by on 05/01/2011

Overall a really nice bike. Is my first big bike therefore did have restrictors in, however it cut the revs in half and the engine was never properly used to its full potential. which, now de-restricted, is rather impressive, it wont keep up with a sports 400 but it will give it a good run for its money.

has been very reliable but could do with a larger back tire. as with such a heavy bike it would be nice to have a bit of security in the faster corners. looks arnt great but i guess its an acquired taste. build quality isnt great but somethings are better than others. also the seat is a little oddly shaped and causes me to slip back at higher speeds.

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Guest's Comment

Written on: 05/08/2012

I have had many bikes over the years, I have just bought my second Suzuki, a GSX66F.. It handles really well, It has ample acceleration to overtake in safety.. The disappointment for me are, the battery discharges quickly, I have had it checked it is charging at the correct rate and it is a new battery..secondly, the mirrors are a waste of time, all you can see are your arms..but overall it is a good low budget bike...Many people criticise the looks, but to me, it is quite pleasing..

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Trickys's Comment

Written on: 07/12/2014

I have a gsx600f and for a 1999 model i cant fault it. The only thing i have done to the bike is changed the exhaust and brakes and dropped the front by ten mil to help it go in the corners better. Have taken it to a track to test top speed and i was clocked at 157 mph and still had 1000 rpm left befor red line. I have no problems staying with newer bikes. With a few tweaks jets etc i know it will push close/hit 170 mph. Service and look after it and it will never let you down...

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“PRO: very affordable price, reliable bike. ”

★★★★★

written by on 13/05/2010

PRO: very affordable price, reliable bike.
CONTRA: a bit heavy.
In my openion this is the real sport tourer - you can easily ride for many hours safely and comfortably. Good choice for long distance trips.

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Parky47's Comment

Written on: 25/07/2010

I found this review very helpful because..it described things i wanted to know about the bike.

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“My Suzuki GSX600F is an 03 model on a 05 plate,...”

★★★★★

written by on 27/09/2009

My Suzuki GSX600F is an 03 model on a 05 plate, metalic blue/black. This is my first bike and a good choise as its smooth and easy to ride. There is plenty of power if your a first time rider but still forgiving if you wind back the throtle and explore the limits,its also comfy to ride for hours.The only down side is you have to wrestle it around tight bends and corners.Apart apart from that its a great bike. i rode a friends 600 ninja and it flowed round the bends and corners without fighting me but as an every day bike the gsxf is better (easy riding position but still sporty and all day comfort. i bought this bike on ebay on an 05 plate with 1200 miles on the clock for £2500, bargin.

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Julesruby's Comment

Written on: 30/09/2009

I found this review very helpful because it told me how it handled on cornering and also compared it to something else they had riden. Good to hear what level of rider they are and how it was for them at that level.
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Landreath's Comment

Written on: 10/05/2010

I found this review helpful because I'm considering buying one...

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“My GSX600F, 1997P reg, not bad its got power if you...”

★★★★☆

written by on 27/06/2009

My GSX600F, 1997P reg, not bad its got power if you wanna use it, bit heavy on front, very comfortable ride, does not look very sharp but for the age its fantastic. i changed front and back indicator to small one coz old are too big.

if some one can help how to reduce its noise, it seems like old dieasl engine when you start.

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“I purchased my Suzuki GSX600F in 1999 for just £250...”

★★★★★

written by RogerSacks on 27/05/2009

I purchased my Suzuki GSX600F in 1999 for just £250 (Trade). Colour F1 FERRARI RED. Just 17,000 miles on the clock. It had been dropped, badly put back together again. Assorted/wrong spark plugs, bolts missing/loose, worn drive sprockets and chain which I replaced myself. I repaired the slightly damaged and cracked fairing from the inside with plastic milk bottles as strengthening patches and a hot glue gun. Replaced all of the pretend carbon fibre and damaged parts with Suzuki OEM parts in particular the clutch and front brake lever and bar ends. Added a Motad Nexxus Stainless Steel 4 into 1 exhaust system. Looks and sounds really nice, very comfortable and enjoyable to ride, excellant fuel economy and I can ride in top gear at 30mph causing me to keep on looking for that non existant 7th Gear. I had to buy a new petrol tank as the original was rusting internally at the bottom, (no rust to see on the outside) and caused an incurable inbalance to the carbs. On stripping the carbs down - it was clear to see that the float chambers were contaminated with rust. Well worth my initial investment and the hours that I have put into restoring this beautiful motorcycle. I still miss my old Triumph T120 1965 Boneville but this will have to do and see my riding days out for me. I'm 61 years young and used all of my aviation (gearbox) precision mechanical engineering knowledge along with some computer cpu heatsink compound which I found to be an excellant medium to help slide the four exhaust pipes into the single Motad Nexxus silencer.

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Parky47's Response to 462929_RogerSacks's Review

Written on: 25/07/2010

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“Just bought a Suzuki GSX600F 1998 (like the one in the...”

★★★★☆

written by uberdude on 12/04/2009

Just bought a Suzuki GSX600F 1998 (like the one in the pic, but red), with only 7k on the clock for £800. It's basically just run in. That's a lot of bike for the price of a messy weekend in Amsterdam with the lads. The looks put the posers off, but that's good if you just want a decent, economical and comfortable bike that can hold it's own.
All the power is in the mid range, but that's useful if you think about it for most travel. I don't care about pulling wheely's from the lights. Overtaking on a motorway, yes. Not having to change gears every 40 seconds yes. It's a patient beast. Unlike me. Which is why I like it. Don't buy one if you want a toy, there are far more fanciful beasts for that. If, like me, you want to get from A to B, and from B to A again in relative comfort, and cheaply, without worrying about a pin coming out that is going to set you back £400 then go for it. The engine in mine is smooth and purrs in all gears. No surprises, no ram air kicks, but you can push it if you want too. But you have to make it, it's no R1. I think I was lucky with mine but you should not discount them..

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“I love my GSXF 600. Its smooth, comfortable, and it...”

★★★★☆

written by katana01 on 12/12/2008

I love my GSXF 600. Its smooth, comfortable, and it can go! My friends call it the Cadillac of crotch rockets. Keeping up with gsxr 600, 954 Honda, GSXR 750.
Since I've gotten the bike I have painted the rims black, K&N air filter. I bought it with 18,000 miles. I'm not sure if the motor has been worked on? I looked up the top speed and it said 128. Not true on my bike.

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“Looks good all polished up- mine is a 98 R Plate with...”

★★★★☆

written by SCOTTP999 on 26/10/2008

Looks good all polished up- mine is a 98 R Plate with only 11000 on the clock and FSH! First big bike, nippy of the mark, have managed just short of 130 flat-out which isn ' t bad for a heavy bike and my big frame on it! Looks good despite what people say and only half a second slower than a CBR-Cheap insurance and handles better with a set of BT021 Roadsmarts. Comfy to ride (im 6 ft) over any distance. Mine is now kept outside under cover as it was sitting for 2-3 weeks at a time in a garage - have noted the point about gumming! Just purchasing Goodridge brake lines to beef-up the weak braking. Overall, happy with the bike and hasn ' t caused me any problems (touch wood) despite a spell sitting still. I believe parts are cheap as its 90% Bandit parts!! Bargain all-rounder. A good looking bike- especially in red. Fast enough for most, starts on the button even after 2 weeks outside under cover, good mpg, comfy to ride, handles better with the right tyres-and cheap insurance. You probably can ' t do better for a first big-bike and I disagree with the teapot comments as it looks better than a Fazer or a Bandit.
Cheap to buy (although my low-mileage one cost £1800) so go on-get one!

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“I own a 1999 import Suzuki GSXF, Phiolina yellow...”

★★★★☆

written by tellphilip on 27/06/2008

I own a 1999 import Suzuki GSXF, Phiolina yellow (wicked colour) had it 3 months now and can't get enough of it. You can tour or race in this one, a good all rounder at a reasonable price.

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“I will keep this one just for the fun I live in the...”

★★★★★

written by dbh on 22/06/2008

I will keep this one just for the fun I live in the northeast and went all the way to the midlands to get a hold of a 53 plate for 2 grand 15000 mile 12 months tax /mot and only 120 fully com.

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“If you're a squider type that has to have the fastest,...”

★★★★☆

written by on 19/06/2008

If you're a squider type that has to have the fastest, this isn't the bike for you. It makes and excellent commuter or long hauler. More touring than sport, but it's still a lot of fun. Enough power to get into or out of trouble. This bikes needs to be ridden, a lot. When it sits, the carbs gum up, even with Stabil or SeaFoam. It just doesn't like to sit. Probably not a very good first bike as there is a lot of expensive plastic.

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“Whether its a first real bike or just a capable, cheap...”

★★★★★

written by Richard999 on 04/06/2008

Whether its a first real bike or just a capable, cheap to run and repair ride you are looking for - this will do the job.

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“Had this 1999 Suzuki GSXF600 for about 7 months and...”

★★★★☆

written by lee hopkins on 31/05/2008

Had this 1999 Suzuki GSXF600 for about 7 months and have grown to love it.quick enough for everyday riding and very comfy over long runs, even 2up. Great engine is bomb proof and pulls quite readily. Not the fastest thing on 2 wheels, but it wasnt designed to be. If you want white knuckle terror, buy a gsxr! The only downsides really are the finnish, which needs to be looked after, and the bikes weight, which at 208kg is quite beefy for a 600cc machine. But it is a very stable and easy bike to ride and won`t frighten the new rider! Insurance is cheap too and parts are easy to come by. Over all, a great first big bike if you`ve just passed your test or a good commuter/tourer for even for the more experienced rider.

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“Speed acceleration, comfort, styling, price. Top bike...”

★★★★★

written by on 15/04/2008

Speed acceleration, comfort, styling, price. Top bike cheap bike and a very nice sports tourer.

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“The Suzuki GSX600F is a cheap, reliable bike with a...”

★★★★☆

written by Fouldini on 03/03/2007

The Suzuki GSX600F is a cheap, reliable bike with a fair amount of poke. I have had mine for nearly a year, and frankly will keep it forever and a day. If I can find the room to buy a bigger machine for more comfort over long distances, then I will own both. All I have had to do is charge the battery after a little downtime, and change the tyres and oil and filter. I've also taken the trouble to hose it off, particularly underneath after a winter burn on salty roads. There is good coverage from the fairing, but it has the potential to hide a multitude of problems. I have also changed the front pads. The only other issue has been the need to change the front discs, which is potentially costly if you go for new. The problem was wear, causing the floating disc to be too loose on its mounting. I'm told there should be a little play, but the amount on one side of mine bothered me. Decent second hand bits and a couple of hours with a few spanners, and the job was done for a little over £100. The hexagonal bolts however, holding the disc on the wheel can be an absolute nightmare!

The 'teapot' accusation is interesting. No-one has ever suggested it to me! I am puzzled. Is it the label given to the more rounded updated version?

It is a very easy bike to ride, which changes character somewhat after about 7000 revs, and you can have a deal of fun with predictable handling so long as you don't pretend you are on a CBR. It has ALWAYS started first time, and never missed a beat. Takes ten minutes to warm it up.

Buy one. They are fun and underrated, and there are plenty about!

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361099_Thompsonworld's Response to 280481_Fouldini's Review

Written on: 21/04/2008

Plenty of detail - good reasoning given to the analysis of the bike.

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“There are faster, better looking, better sounding...”

★★★★★

written by mikeeuro1 on 26/01/2007

There are faster, better looking, better sounding bikes around, but I have been across Europe twice (over 7000 miles), and it has never missed a beat. Sure I'd love a Blackbird or a Pan; hell, I'd even sit on a Goldwing, but for the money you can't beat the Suzuki GSX600F.

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“The Suzuki GSX600F is a really fun bike with quite a...”

★★★★☆

written by Allan Foulds on 26/10/2006

The Suzuki GSX600F is a really fun bike with quite a bit of poke and handles predictably. Not the most comfy in the world at lower speeds if you are over six foot. A great introduction to something which really shifts. Capable of well over 120mph and manoeuvrable at low speeds too. Essence of reliability. Has never missed a beat.

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“The Suzuki GSX600F is a bike that's always fun to ride...”

★★★★☆

written by ijlconnell on 30/07/2006

The Suzuki GSX600F is a bike that's always fun to ride solo and with a pillion. If you like the look of its fairing, its great. 50% of the people you meet will hate it! Not the fastest thing on two wheels but a great commuter and will always bring a smile to your face on a weekend run.

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“I went to the Le Mans 24 hour race with my son and a...”

★★★★★

written by steve coulton on 01/04/2006

I went to the Le Mans 24 hour race with my son and a load of camping gear. The Suzuki GSX600F never missed a beat. It was comfortable for all day riding and good on fuel consumption. Service costs are relatively cheap. I change the oil and filter every spring.

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