Like the 750, it adopted a double cradle frame, a forward 24-degree tilted engine, and a water-cooled oil cooler. The SP model adopted the Φ 35 slingshot carburetor.
It standardly adopted a rear suspension with a separate reservoir, which used to be the equipment of the SP model only. They've also released SP model and the SPII model.
The standard model changed its color only. SP models had the same equipment as well. Yet, the production of SPII, which was the public road model that mounted standard transmissions, was halted.
It was the core model of the GSX-R series, which came with luxurious specifications, such as its double cradle frame made of aluminum square pipes, or its rear suspension with a reservoir tank.
It was equipped with various new systems, such as the new cooling method (SATCS), the system to send the air in the carburetor (SCAI), or the system to aim the torque increase at mid-low speed range.
It was brought to the market as a street fighter model of the new technology. It mounted the former ZX-9R style 953cc engine on its 600cc lightweight body.
TODAY, which was popular for its reasonable price and its necessary and sufficient travelling ability and equipment, had been upgraded into this model.
It was quite simply "easy to ride". It adopted a rather small 14 inch tire for its front and rear and a comfortably low seat for easy boarding or descending.