2008 Suzuki GSX-R 600

2008 Suzuki GSX-R 600 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$9,399
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2004
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Suzuki
Display Name
GSX-R 600
Year
2008
Make
Suzuki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Stroke (mm/in)
42.5 / 1.67
Displacement (cc/ci)
599 / 36.6
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Gear
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Brake Brand Name
Tokico(R)
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Steering Damper
Yes
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 46
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.69
Width (in/mm)
28.1 / 715
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.1 / 1400
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
8.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
359 / 163
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.67
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.9 / 810
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
Yes
Chain Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Shift Light
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
20 reviews
  • Best first bike ever!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 17, 2013

    why havent i bought a bike yearsss ago haha lol great time, its got tons of juice!!! Bike has a ton of good features especially the mode setting. ive used all three settings before but i always keep it in A haha!! although i dont use it it would be great for a beginner to start slow, get used to ...

    only thing i dont like about mine is iv had a bad tank slapper the one day (speed wobble) only in first gear full throttle high rpm aroud 15 grand of something so the steering damper on the bike needs to be stiffer but that can be fixed BUY A GSXR

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  • not happy
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 23, 2012

    When I first got it I loved it. Then I got a recall notice n the mail, hasn't ran right since. Wished I never would of got.

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  • Forget the haters
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 11, 2012

    Best bike you will ever ride, hands down. Been riding for over 30 years and they can't keep up at the track, this bike leans it's self through the twisties. Best sprocket set up for track will be -1 +3. Added a pcIII and m4 exhaust and I take out r1's on the straights. almost 20k miles ans still ...

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  • Simply Beautiful
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 27, 2012

    Hi, I'm an owner of an 08 gsxr 600 and I love it!

    I just wanted to mention to people that are shopping that this bike has integrated rear turn signals (inside the fairing) IT IS AWESOME because most bikes come with an ugly shovel with ugly turn signals in the rear that most people replace; ...

    AlsO! It comes with a steering dumper! It is very useful to have! (installation of one can be quite expensive)

    I recommend this bike! Its an absolute beauty of a bike and in my opinion the best looking Gsxr Suzuki ever made. (new gsxr is really ugly)

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  • racing
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 04, 2011

    i recently bought a 08 gsxr 600 motor for my micro sprint. i have to say i run it stock on gas and it has enough power stock to keep up with built kaw 636 on alchole.. i have no complants and will run the motor the rest of the season. next season i am going to do a 2mil over bore and put it on alchole.

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  • Downgrading to a 600
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 11, 2010

    Big adjustment from riding a Busa down to a Gixxer 600. I realized that I have to keep the gixxer on high rpm for me to feel it's power. I've had it for 2 months and 2k miles later it kind of grown on me. I enjoy riding it now and hitting the curve much faster than when I would with Busa. Excellent ...

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  • Suzuki GSX-R 600 K8
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 07, 2010
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  • Beautiful Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 03, 2009

    When I saw this bike on the floor, I knew it was special. The dealer removed the wheels from the white model, and put them on the blue/white bike. Perfection.

    I've owned the bike for two months and I already have 3200 miles on it. The power in the mid-range is enormous. The immediate ...

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  • New Rider
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 22, 2009

    As the title says, I'm a brand new rider... I chose the GSXR because it was the most light, and the styling was beautiful. I got the yellow/silver. The different modes is the best feature, due to me being fairly new at this whole game. I LOVE my bike... although, I think it was a bit pricey... The ...

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  • Love this Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 28, 2009

    I bought this bike in august of 08 and was so pleased after having a honda and a crusier, it was all i could ever ask for in a bike. Its sleek, quick and pretty. After 6 weeks I did have an issue where it seemed as though there were intermittent issues with the throttle not getting enough gas and ...

    Otherwise, I am missing my bike something serious and cant wait to tear up the roads again.

    Raven

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  • Genius
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 07, 2009

    if Muhamed Ali drove a motorcycle, this would be it. it has excellent acceleration, the 3 modes really do make a difference, and its extremely nimble. it truly:"Floats lika a butterfly & stings like a bee"

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  • Beautiful white and silver
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 20, 2008

    As soon as I saw the white one I had to have it. It looks great with the small hint of blue. I got a good deal when the 09's started to roll out. The only thing I can't stand is the exhaust, but that is easily fixed with after market. It is by far the best bike I have rode and will never leave Suzuki ...

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  • Great ride
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 07, 2008

    great bike. i rode it home(300 mile) first ride off the floor and i found no problems. i loved the power and balance was amazing, soooo eassy to ride. great bike lots of speed and performence. perfect 10

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  • Nice Bike
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Oct 29, 2008

    Nice bike overall, good gauges and controls. I felt like it was a bit underpowered though.

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  • Great sportbike for smaller riders
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 12, 2008

    The GSX-R has the lowest seat height of the supersports and is very street-user friendly, so it's been perfect for me. I'm 5'2" and worked myself up from a Ninja250. I had the 2007 CBR600RR, but that extra 1/2" seat height just didn't leave me enough leeway for dips at stops. I'd shaved the seat ...

    I find the ergos very comfortable, but plan on putting better foam in the seat cause it gets things hurting after 1-2 hours. Just not shaped for a woman's rear; I think ;o).

    My bike has the bad oxygen sensor, but Suzuki has been awesome about getting it fixed. I'd still pick this bike again. My dealer ordered this bike with me in mind, & sure enough, I couldn't resist it when I saw & sat on it! I've found it's the perfect bike for me. Only thing left is that I'd love to get it on the track.

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  • 08 gixxer 6
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 11, 2008

    I have had this bike for about5 months/ 9000 miles, and still have not one complaint about the setup. I sold my ZX-10 to get this bike, and i dont regret it one bit. There is power on demand everywhere, and it practically turns itself. I highly recommend this bike to any Suzuki enthusiast.

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  • 2008 suzuki gsxr 600
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 02, 2008

    i love this bike. i own the yellow one and i simply love it. the power band is great. the handling is great better than the 07. so i give 2 thumbs up on the 08 gixxer

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  • K8 600
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Sep 29, 2008

    In spite of all the track monkeys and post hoars, i decided that my first bike was to be a gixxer and i'm glad i ignored the haters. The bike is smooth and easy going when you need it to be and a bat out of hell when the demon in you takes over. I kept it in mode 'C' for about a month until i was ...

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  • Suzuki GSX-R 600
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 28, 2008

    This bike is the best bike I have owned. I have owned a 2005 suzuki gsxr-600, 2005 suzuki gsxr-1000, and a 2007 suzuki gsxr-600 and all have reach my high standards for a bike. This bike is a lot different from all the other 600s I have owned. It has alot better feel with throttle, alot more mid ...

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  • Unbelievable!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 27, 2008

    I am a new owner of the 2008 GSXR 600 and I love my bike so much! Great handling, acceleration, speed, comfort...too much to list! When I was looking at bikes in the 600 class to buy, my main goal was comfort. In my opinion, I sat on so many different bikes and the Suzuki is the best. The ergonomics ...

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