Suzuki Introduce new GSX650F

by Dave · July 29, 2007

Suzuki announce plans to introduce the brand new, fully-faired GSX650F sports motorcycle to the Australian market later this year.

Suzuki has announced exciting plans to introduce the brand new, fully-faired GSX650F sports motorcycle to the Australian market later this year.

A modern incarnation of the classic middleweight motorcycle, the GSX650F strikes the ideal balance of sportsbike excitement and all-around versatile performance. The all-new GSX650F features a compact, 656cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine built for strong, easily accessible power and torque, fewer emissions and better fuel economy.

"Suzuki's new, sporty, all-rounder combines high style and top value; the GSX650F is set to deliver," Glyn Griffiths, National Marketing Manager – Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia said. "The GSX650F's crisp handling, broad power and comfortable design for easy all-day riding, matched with the dynamic look of a fully faired sportsbike create a winning package."

Utilising a bore and stroke of 65.5 x 48.7mm, the GSX650F powerplant features Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) cylinder plating for better heat transfer and ring seal while reducing mechanical losses. In addition, a hard, smooth chrome-nitride Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coating on the upper compression and oil control piston rings reduces friction and wear and improves sealing.

Equipped with the renowned Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) digital fuel injection system, the GSX650F enjoys outstanding power delivery and smooth acceleration. Using engine-computer-operated secondary valves to maintain optimum intake-air velocity, plus compact, four-hole injectors in each throttle body to improve fuel atomisation, the SDTV system delivers maximum combustion efficiency. An advanced, comprehensive ignition-timing control system incorporates separate maps for each cylinder using feedback from multiple sensors.

The new GSX650F incorporates a number of systems to meet strict Euro 3 and Tier 2 emissions requirements, including the Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system and the Automatic Idle Speed Control (ISC) system, which also improves cold starting. In addition, the Suzuki exhaust system utilises a high capacity catalyser and an oxygen sensor to further reduce emissions and provide more efficient, cleaner running, while still providing strong performance throughout the rpm range. Suzuki's new six speed transmission works smoothly with the hydraulic clutch which incorporates carefully selected clutch cylinder piston ratios for easier clutch-lever pull and crisp shifting.

The chassis of the GSX650F is a double-cradle, tubular steel frame designed with optimum torsional rigidity well-matched to the engine's power and torque output. The 41mm-stanchion-tube KYB front forks with adjustable spring preload offer 130mm of wheel travel, while the KYB single-shock rear suspension features adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. Engineered for a finely balanced mix of sportiness and all-round comfort, the GSX650F geometry comprises a 1,470mm wheelbase, 26 degrees of rake and 108mm of trail, with a relatively low 770mm seat height for maximum rider comfort.

Integrated with the fairing and tail section to enhance the distinct sporty look, the compact, 19-litre fuel tank is designed with a narrow mid-section for an easy reach to the handlebar. Three-spoke, cast aluminium-alloy wheels shod with 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) and 160/60ZR17 M/C (69W) radial tyres transfer the power to the road, while the dual 310mm, floating-disc front brakes with four-piston calipers and 240mm disc rear brake provide the GSX650F ample stopping power.

A GSX-R-style full fairing and vertically stacked, multi-reflector headlights display Suzuki's sportsbike DNA, while the GSX650F's one-piece integrated seat is designed for comfort with or without a passenger. The GSX650F features an analogue tachometer, LCD speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, clock, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter and gear position indicator, plus a GSX-R racing-inspired programmable shift light to remind riders to up-shift.

Sporting a Pearl Black livery and carrying a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, the all-new Suzuki GSX650F is due to arrive in Australia in late November with pricing to be announced closer to the arrival date.

SUZUKI GSX650FK8 Specifications

ENGINE
TYPE 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
BORE X STROKE 65.5 x 48.7mm
DISPLACEMENT 656cc
COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5 : 1
CARBURETION Fuel Injection 36mm
OIL CAPACITY (OVERHAUL) 3.7 litres
IGNITION Fully transistorised
STARTER SYSTEM Electric
LUBRICATION SYSTEM Wet sump
TRANSMISSION 6-speed constant mesh
PRIMARY DRIVE RATIO 1.700 (85/50)
FINAL DRIVE RATIO 3.200 (48/15)

FRAME
TYPE Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
RAKE / TRAIL 26 degrees / 108mm
SUSPENSION FRONT 41mm telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload REAR Swingarm, link type, coil-spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping BRAKES FRONT 310mm dual disc brake REAR 240mm disc brake
WHEELS
FRONT 17 M/C x MT3.50, cast-aluminium-alloy
REAR 17 M/C x MT5.00, cast-aluminium-alloy
TYRES
FRONT 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
REAR 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless
FUEL TANK 19.0 litres
DIMENSIONS
OVERALL LENGTH 2,130mm
OVERALL WIDTH 760mm
OVERALL HEIGHT 1,225mm
WHEELBASE 1,470mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 135mm
SEAT HEIGHT 770mm
DRY WEIGHT 216kg