Suzuki GSX650F

The Suzuki GSX650F is a sport touring motorcycle made by Suzuki. It is essentially an updated Bandit, filling the void of the retired Katana.

The 656 cc liquid-cooled engine has just over 80 hp (60 kW) and a 12,500 rpm redline. The Transmission is 6-speed with a chain drive.

ABS brakes were added as standard equipment in 2009 for Canada.

Engine Type	4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement	656 Cm3 (40.0 Cu. In)
Bore X Stroke	65.5 Mm X 48.7 Mm
Compression Ratio	11.5 : 1
Transmission	6-Speed Constant Mesh
Overall Length	2130 Mm (83.9 In)
Overall Width	760 Mm (29.9 In)
Overall Height	1235 Mm (48.6 In)
Wheelbase	1470 Mm (57.9 In)
Ground Clearance	125 Mm ( 4.9 In)
Seat Height	790 Mm (31.1 In)
Curb Mass GSX650F/FA	241 Kg (531 Lbs) / 245 Kg (540 Lds)
Suspension Front	Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Suspension Rear	Link Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Brakes Front	Disc, Twin
Brakes Rear	Disc
Tires Front	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), Tubeless
Tires Rear	160/60ZR17M/C (69W), Tubeless
Ignition Type	Electronic Ignition (Ttansistorized)
Fuel Tank	19.0 L (5.0 US Gal)

People’s Opinion

David Randall posted this on Mar 18, 2013

This is my very first bike. And as a mature rider i can say what an absolute pleasure it is to ride. Very smooth, and as this is the restricted version, it is a little scary to think what the unrestricted one goes like! 

On paper this bike was between 20-40 kgs heavier than the other bikes in the 500-650cc category, but i can say the weight makes the bike very stable, as I learn how to lean the bike into and through corners, not once have i felt the bike unstable. Over the 4 weeks I have been riding (and 1600kms) it has not skipped a beat. 

The instruments are very clear and the gear change indicator is very usefull as a learner. It took a while to get used to the sensative throttle, just a very small movement of the wrist, puts plenty of revs on. I was a bit concerned in the shop about the seat height position (but it was the best of all the models I was looking at) at 6' 2" (and 93kgs) it felt as though my legs would be a bit too bent. 

But it is actually very comfortable, and natural position. The longest ride I have done is 2 hours, with a mate who has a Yamaha cruiser, he was constantly wingeing about a sore backside, mine was fine.

The brakes seem to have good stopping power, no emergency stops yet, though i'm sure one is coming!

Overall this has been a very enjoyable introduction to the powered bike world, I will still use my road cycle for fitness, but this is just enormous fun!

johnblacow posted this on Apr 27, 2008

I found the change from a naked SV650 to GSX650F with full fairing a challenge as the headlamp and front end moved when I turned the Sv and the fairing is fixed and does not turn with the steering on GSX650F. Took two minutes to adjust myself by looking ahead, not down. Also when you hit 4,000 revs the engine says GRRRRRRRRR!