
The facts.
| Brand | BMC |
|---|---|
| Part number | FM440/04 |
| Filter type | Replacement air filter (direct OEM fit) |
| Filter media | Four-layer oil-impregnated cotton gauze |
| Frame material | Rubber border with aluminium mesh inner support |
| Maintenance | Washable and reusable |
| Testing | Validated against international filter test procedures |
| Fitment | Suzuki GSX-R 600/750 (2006-2010) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Developed using genuine race track technology, the BMC FM440/04 replacement air filter for the Suzuki GSX-R 600/750 (2006-2010) has been validated against international test standards to deliver measurably superior filtration and airflow over the standard paper element. It is the upgrade of choice for riders who demand both engine protection and real-world performance gains.
Key Features
- Tested and validated against international testing procedures, ensuring consistently high filtration efficiency and quality you can trust at both road and track pace.
- Four-layer cotton gauze construction, oil-impregnated with a low-viscosity oil, achieves outstanding air permeability without sacrificing particle capture.
- Aluminium mesh inner support shields the cotton media from fuel vapours and oxidation, preserving filter integrity and extending service life significantly beyond a paper element.
- Washable and reusable design cuts long-term running costs — clean, re-oil and refit rather than replace.
- Reduced pressure drop across the filter translates to improved throttle response and engine output with minimal restriction.
- Rubber frame border prevents cracking and ensures a consistent, rattle-free seal within the airbox.
Race-Derived Engineering for the Road
BMC built its reputation supplying air filtration to factory race teams, and the FM440/04 carries that pedigree directly into a drop-in fitment for the GSX-R 600 and GSX-R 750. The four-layer cotton gauze is the same fundamental architecture used in motorsport applications: each layer is precisely woven to a controlled density, then treated with a purpose-formulated low-tack oil that draws fine particulates into the media rather than allowing them to pass through. The result is a filter that flows more air than the OEM paper unit while simultaneously capturing a higher proportion of contaminants — a combination that paper construction cannot match on either count.
Durability and Long-Term Value
Where a standard paper filter is a consumable that must be discarded at every service interval, the FM440/04 is a permanent component. The rubber border prevents the frame distorting or cracking under engine bay heat cycling, and the aluminium mesh cage stops fuel vapours from degrading the cotton media over time. When the filter becomes soiled, it simply requires cleaning with a dedicated BMC or compatible cotton-filter cleaner, a fresh application of filter oil, and it is ready to go again. Over the ownership of a GSX-R, the saving in replacement filter costs more than offsets the initial outlay.
Fitment & Compatibility
The BMC FM440/04 is a direct, tool-free replacement for the factory air filter on the following models:
- Suzuki GSX-R 600 — model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Suzuki GSX-R 750 — model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
No airbox modifications are required. The filter seats and seals using the standard OEM retaining hardware.
Specifications
- Brand: BMC
- Part number: FM440/04
- Filter type: Replacement air filter (drop-in OEM fit)
- Filter media: Four-layer oil-impregnated cotton gauze
- Frame material: Rubber border with aluminium mesh inner support
- Maintenance: Washable and reusable
- Testing: Validated against international filter test procedures
- Fitment: Suzuki GSX-R 600/750 (2006-2010)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Suzuki GSX-R 600/750 (2006–2010)
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