Suzuki GSX600F Katana: review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1988-2006
Related: Suzuki GSX-R750
Successor: Suzuki GSX650F
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| Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN72A)
1988-1997 (Europe, North America) |
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN79A)
1998-2006 (Europe, North America) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1988 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Frame: GN72A~ Code: GSX600FJ |
| 1989 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FK |
| 1990 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FL |
| 1991 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FM |
| 1992 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FN |
| 1993 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FP |
| 1994 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FR |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FS |
| 1996 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FT |
| 1997 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FV |
| 1998 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Frame: GN79A Code: GSX600FW |
| 1999 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FX |
| 2000 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FY |
| 2001 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FK1 |
| 2002 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FK2 |
| 2003 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FK3 |
| 2004 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FK4 |
| 2005 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FK5 |
| 2006 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 600
Code: GSX600FK6 |
Specifications
Suzuki GSX600F Katana: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2135 mm / 84,1 in |
| Overall width | 680 mm / 26,8 in – GSX600F (GN72A)
745 mm / 29,3 in – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Overall height | 1195 mm / 47,0 in | |
| Seat height | 805 mm / 31,7 in – GSX600F (GN72A)
785 mm / 30,9 in – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56,3 in – GSX600F (GN72A)
1470 mm / 57,9 in – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in – GSX600F (GN72A)
120 mm /4,7 in – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Dry weight | 202 kg / 445 lbs – GSX600F (GN72A)
208 kg / 458 lbs – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,12 in – GSX600F (1988)
41 mm telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,12 in – GSX600F (1989-2006) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 135 mm / 5,3 in – GSX600F (1988)
Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in – GSX600F (1989-1997) Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, rebound damping), 142 mm / 5,6 in – GSX600F (1998-2006) | |
| Front tire size | 110/80 V17 – GSX600F (GN72A)
120/70 ZR17 (58W) – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Rear tire size | 140/80 V17 – GSX600F (GN72A)
150/70 ZR17 (69W) – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX600F (GN72A)
Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Fuel capacity | 20,0 l / 4,4 Us gal | |
| Trail | 98 mm / 3,85 in – GSX600F (GN72A)
99,5 mm / 3,91 in – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,88 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Oil/air-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 62,6 x 48,7 mm | |
| Displacement | 599 cm³ (36,55 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 86,0 hp (63,0 kW) /11000 rpm – GSX600F (GN72A)
78,0 hp (57,0 kW) /10500 rpm – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Max. torque | 58,5 Nm (6,0 kgf*m) / 9600 rpm – GSX600F (GN72A)
54,0 Nm (5,4 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,12 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 215 km/h (134 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST31SS – GSX600F (1988-1989)
Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST33SS – GSX600F (1990-1997) Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BSR32 – GSX600F (1998-2006) |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.744 | |
| Final reduction | 3.133 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.062 1.647 1.400 1.227 1.095 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah – GSX600F (GN72A)
12V-8Ah – GSX600F (GN79A) | |
Images
Suzuki GSX600F Katana: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki GSX600F Katana: video.
Manuals
Suzuki GSX600F Katana: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- Suzuki GSX600F Katana: Workshop Manual, 1988-1997
- Suzuki GSX600F Katana: Workshop Manual, 1998-2006
- Suzuki GSX600F Katana: Service Manual
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-600F Katana (07/1998) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-600F Katana (07/1998) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-600F Katana (07/1998) | Top speed