The Gixxer nameplate turns 40, and Suzuki is marking the occasion with something more than a commemorative badge: there are vanilla and special models being released. The brand has showcased its 2027 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 supersport motorcycles, keeping two of motorcycling’s most enduring middleweight machines in production while adding anniversary editions that nod to that rich lineage.
Two models, one important milestone
The GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 continue largely as established machines in the marketplace, each built around an inline-four engine and a lightweight supersport chassis. The 600 is positioned as a high-revving, agile option suited to both road and track use. The 750 occupies a distinctive middle ground, with more power than a 600cc, but with a chassis that remains close in weight and responsiveness. That combination has earned it a loyal following and multiple road racing titles over the years.
Both motorcycles carry over premium suspension and braking components, selectable engine maps, and aerodynamic bodywork. For 2027, each model gains two new colour options alongside the anniversary trim.
The 40th Anniversary editions
The GSX-R600Z and GSX-R750Z 40th Anniversary Editions are the headline additions for this model year. Both feature heritage-inspired graphics, with commemorative logos and styling drawn from historic GSX-R models – don’t I love me some nostalgia. Suzuki describes the editions as a tribute to four decades of GSX-R performance and racing heritage.
Pricing sits at a modest premium over the standard variants, even though we only have US-specific figures for now. The GSX-R600 starts at $12,499 USD, with the 40th Anniversary Edition at $12,699 USD. The GSX-R750 is priced from $13,549 USD, rising to $13,749 USD for the anniversary model.
The middleweight supersport segment has thinned considerably over the past decade. Several manufacturers have stepped back from 600cc machines as sales shifted toward larger naked bikes and adventure models. Suzuki’s continued commitment to both the 600 and 750 keeps genuine track-focused options available at a price point below what’s asked for a full litre of displacement.
And that’s even more special, considering the GSX-R750’s position. A 750cc supersport with a near-600 chassis is a configuration that essentially no other manufacturer currently offers, attracting riders who want more torque without the added weight of a 1000cc machine. Forty years is a long run for any motorcycle nameplate, even more so one with both road and track pretenses. The 2027 range keeps that tradition intact, with the anniversary editions offering a tangible connection to the models that started it all. Long live the Gixxer!
