Suzuki GSX600F Katana: review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring

Production: 1988-2006

Related: Suzuki GSX-R750

Successor: Suzuki GSX650F

Models
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN72A)

1988-1997

(Europe, North America)

Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN79A)

1998-2006

(Europe, North America)

Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN72A), 1988-1997
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN79A), 1998-2006

History

History
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
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


3.083

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.

Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN72A), 1988-1997
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN72A), 1988-1997
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN72A), 1988-1997
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN79A), 1998-2006
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN79A), 1998-2006
Suzuki GSX600F Katana (GN79A), 1998-2006

Videos

Suzuki GSX600F Katana: video.

1999 Suzuki GSXF 600 Review

Manuals

Suzuki GSX600F Katana: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-600F Katana (07/1998) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-600F Katana (07/1998) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-600F Katana (07/1998) | Top speed