Exclusive: 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600

The 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600 is exclusively revealed in this week’s MCN, out today.

With the 2003 version lagging behind in the latest sales figures, the new version will be a smaller replica of the all-conquering GSX-R1000. It’ll also be lighter, to bring it in line with suggested new lower weight limits for World Supersport racing.

The bike will get an extra 5bhp, an all-new stiffer chassis and styling to echo it’s bigger 1000cc brother. The current Suzuki is already the quickest 600cc bike on track, but the renovation to the three-year-old design should also make it better on the road and return it to the front of the supersports pack.

To read more about the new Supersports contender, see MCN, June 11. And to tell us what you think of the new design, post a message on the News board by following the link on the right.

Also in this week’s MCN

Free 16-page World Superbike supplement. Jefferies inquest adjourned. Prince William’s passion for motorcycles. Riossi shuts for good. MCN Summer Show pictures. Medicine side affects. Safety campaign shock tactics. Kevin Ash. Save money on Hondas, Suzukis, braided hoses and security. Be an expert on the Yamaha YZF750. Andy Ibbott’s tip. Group test: Ducati 1000DS, Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Rossi Corsa, Triumph Sprint RS. Test: Yamaha Road Star XV1700. Long term reports; Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Honda Varadero. Bikes bowing out in 2003. New Ducati clothing. Supersports rearsets. Abused; Dannisport Stealth Racer gloves. Good gear guide; Aftermarket screens. Isle of Man TT; Junior, Senior, Proddie 600 and Sidecar B results and reports. TT diary by Mac McDiarmid. Rossi salary dispute with Honda. Mugello GP round-up. Are MotoGP bikes too fast. Michael Scott. Trail riding at the TT. Freestyle clothing. Long term test CCM R30.

It’s all in MCN, out June 11