Before And After The Naked Transformation....
Here are some pics of my gsf600 bandit before and after the "streetfighter" transformation. I like it much better now. Opinions vary greatly on this. I kept my fairing and I am sure I could sell it on EBAY.
I think I like the naked bike better because it feels more like a motorcycle. I feel more wind in my chest. The bike is 20 pounds lighter. I just feel more of a connection to it.
The Warrior....
This is a pic of my friend Jeremie's new Yamaha Warrior. This is just an amazing motorcycle.
The GSF600 Bandit......
This is my motorcycle, the Suzuki Bandit. It is a 2000 model. It is not the fastest bike on the road by far but it was a fun bike to learn on and is fast enough for me. The difference between my bike and the one pictured is mine has no large fairing in the front. I removed it to give it a more "naked motorcycle" look and feel. Here are the specs for the stock bike, which mine is:
Engine type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, air-cooled with SACS,DOHC, TSCC
Piston Displacemet 599 cm3
Bore x Stoke 62.6 mm x 48.7 mm
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Carburetor KEIHIN CVK32
Starter system Electric
Transmission 6 - speed constant mesh
Drive system Chain 110 links
Overall length 2,085 mm (82.1 in.)
Overall width 745 mm (29.3 in.)
Overall height 1,100 mm (43.3 in.)
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56.3 in.)
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Seat height 805 mm (31.7 in.)
Dry mass 196 kg (432 lbs.)
Suspension:
- front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
- rear Link-type, spring preload 7-way adjustable
Breaks:
- front Disc, twin
- rear Disc
Tires:
- front 110/70-17 54H
- rear 150/70-17 69H
Ignition type Electronic Ignition
Fuel tank 19.0L (5.0 US gal.)
Body colors Y0V: Candy Marine Blueish Green
33J: Pearl Novelty Black
28V: Marble Italian Red
