Suzuki unveils three new models

SUZUKI ARE to unveil three new models at the Paris Motorcycle Show today, in the shape of the 2008 GSX-R600, 750 and DR125SM.

The company claim the new 2008 GSX-R600 promises to be Suzuki's finest 600cc machine ever. Offering more power, advanced electronics and compact chassis. Suzuki also claim the new machine will be the most powerful, most efficient 600cc four-cylinder, four stroke production motorcycle engine the company have ever produced.

GSX-R600 Specs

Overall length: 2040mm (80.3in)

Overall width: 715mm (28.1in)

Overall height: 1125mm (44.3in)

Wheelbase: 1400mm (55.1in)

Seat height: 810mm (31.9in)

Dry Mass: 163kg (359.4lbs)

Fuel capacity: 17.0litres (3.7gallons)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 599cc

Engine: Four stroke, In-line, 4 cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Bore: 67.0mm x 42.5mm

Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)

Fuel system: Fuel injection

Starter: Electric

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Drive: Chain

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping two way fully adjustable, rebound fully adjustable

Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping two way fully adjustable, rebound damping fully adjustable

Front brakes: Double, radial mount, four piston calipers, 310mm

Rear brakes: Single one piston caliper, 220mm

Front tyres: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless



The 2008 GSX-R750 features the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, as seen on the latest GSX-R1000. The new 750 also features the very latest technology in digital engine management system, based on a 32-bit processor.

GSX-R750 specs

Overall length: 2040mm (80.3in)

Overall width: 715mm (28.1in)

Overall height: 1125mm (44.3in)

Wheelbase: 1400mm (55.1in)

Seat height: 810mm (31.9in)

Dry Mass: 165kg (363.8lbs)

Fuel capacity: 17.0litres (3.7gallons)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 749cc

Engine: Four stroke, In-line, 4 cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Bore: 70.0mm x 48.7mm

Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)

Fuel system: Fuel injection

Starter: Electric

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Drive: Chain

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping two way fully adjustable, rebound fully adjustable

Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping two way fully adjustable, rebound damping fully adjustable

Front brakes: Double, radial mount, four piston calipers, 310mm

Rear brakes: Single one piston caliper, 220mm

Front tyres: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless

DR125SM

Suzuki's supermoto styled DR125SM is the company's latest entry in the hotly-contested 125cc market. Suzuki claim the machine offers great looks, with solid performance thanks to its fuel injected 124cc single cylinder, 4-stroke engine. Delivering responsive power and good fuel efficiency, Suzuki's latest learner legal machine offers a great specification, thanks to its 16-bit ROM microcomputer, all-round disc brakes and real-world supermoto feel.



DR125SM specs

Overall length: 2035mm (80.1in)

Overall width: 815mm (32.1in)

Overall height: 1100mm (43.3in)

Wheelbase: 1340mm (52.8in)

Seat height: 836mm (32.9in)

Dry Mass: 121kg (266.8lbs)

Fuel capacity: 9.0litres (2gallons)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 124cc

Engine: 4-stroke

Bore: 57.0mm X 48.8mm

Compression ratio: 9.2:1

Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)

Fuel system: Fuel Injection

Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh

Drive: Chain

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

Rear suspension: Swing arm type, coil spring, oil and gas damped

Front brakes: Disc

Rear brakes: Disc

Front tyres: 100/80/17M/C 52H, tube type

Rear tyres: 130/70/17M/C 62H, tube type



Suzuki's 2008 models will make their UK debut at the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 23rd November to 2nd December 2007. For more information visit www.suzuki.co.uk