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.

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..

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.