Fat, Funky and Flippin' good (Suzuki GSX600F)

Member Name: red5five

Product:	Suzuki GSX600F
Date:	26/06/01 (3148 review reads)
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Advantages: Comfort, Reliability, Looks?

Disadvantages: Performance, Handling, Looks?

Back in the late 80's I owned a 1988 GSX600F - the old style one ( not like in the picture shown ) and loved it. That one did 65,000 miles with no hassle just the usual consumables needed and a weeping head.

The engine in my new one - a 1998 GSX600FW ( the new shape with twin-ish headlights ) is pretty much identical so I can't see any reason why it shouldn't last as long if looked after. The carbs on the new bike are different to give a better mid range.

I get a bit tired of people slating the bike for being slow, heavy etc. Hey, if I wanted a tempramental, consumable munching bike I would have bought one dummy! The FW is designed to do a job and does it well. And the job it does? Well, commuting ( mine's used every day and no, I don't potter), touring and a Sunday grin making machine.

Believe it or not, the FW is perfectly capable of being fun, with the performance of 600's nowadays, the BHP/weight/top speed/ 1/4 miles times etc are largely academic, they're all pretty bloody quick - how many cars do 135mph, 0-60 in 4 secs like the FW?

The handling is relly the only thing I can criticise, It needs grabbing by the scruff of the neck and wrestling into the corners compared to some bikes I've ridden ( GSXR anyone ?) but, like I said before, that is not what this bike is all about.

To summarise then, a good solid ( did I hear someone say boring )jack of all trades, reliable and oh yes, you lot on R6s, GSXRs, ZX6Rs etc - COMFY.

If you want a stylish ( well I think so ), cheap to run bike that can still make you think you are 18 sometimes then GET ONE.

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