Suzuki GSX750F Katana: review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring

Production: 1989-2006

Related: Suzuki GSX-R750

Models
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (GR78A)

1989-1997

(Europe, North America)

Suzuki GSX750F Katana (AK11)

1998-2006

(Europe, North America)

Suzuki GSX750F Katana (GR78A), 1989-1997
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (AK11), 1998-2006

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1989 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Frame: GR78A~

Code: GSX750FK

1990 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FL

1991 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FM

1992 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FN

1993 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FP

1994 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FR

1995 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FS

1996 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FT

1997 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FV

1998 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Frame: AK11~

Code: GSX750FW

1999 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FX

2000 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FY

2001 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FK1

2002 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FK2

2003 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FK3

2004 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FK4

2005 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FK5

2006 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki Katana 750

Code: GSX750FK6

Specifications

Suzuki GSX750F Katana: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2130 mm / 84,1 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

2135 mm / 84,1 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Overall width 730 mm / 28,7 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

750 mm / 29,5 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Overall height 1180 mm / 46,5 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

1190 mm / 46,9 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Seat height 790 mm / 31,1 in
Wheelbase 1470 mm / 57,9 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

1465 mm / 57,7 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,5 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

120 mm / 4,7 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Dry weight 209 kg / 461 lbs – GSX750F (GR78A)

211 kg / 465 lbs – GSX750F (AK11)

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping), 125 mm / 4,9 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

41 mm telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 136 mm / 5,4 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 142 mm / 5,6 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Front tire size 110/80 V17 – GSX750F (GR78A)

120/70 ZR17 (58W) – GSX750F (AK11)

Rear tire size 140/80 V17 – GSX750F (GR78A)

150/70 ZR17 (69W) – GSX750F (AK11)

Front brake Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX750F (GR78A)

Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX750F (AK11)

Fuel capacity 20,0 l / 4,4 Us gal (reserve - 5,0 l)
Trail 101 mm / 4,0 in – GSX750F (GR78A)

99,5 mm / 3,91 in – GSX750F (AK11)

Fuel economy / consumption 5,33 l / 100 km (44,1 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Oil/air-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 70,0 x 48,7 mm
Displacement 748 cm³ (45,8 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 106,0 hp (78,0 kW) /10500 rpm – GSX750F (GR78A)

92,0 hp (67,7 kW) /10500 rpm – GSX750F (AK11)

Max. torque 74,0 Nm (7,5 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm – GSX750F (GR78A)

64,7 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm – GSX750F (AK11)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,52 sec.[2]
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST36SS – GSX750F (GR78A)

Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BSR36 – GSX750F (AK11)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.681 – GSX750F (GR78A)

1.744 – GSX750F (AK11)

Final reduction 3.133 – GSX750F (GR78A)

3.000 – GSX750F (AK11)

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 – GSX750F (GR78A)

12V-8Ah – GSX750F (AK11)

Images

Suzuki GSX750F Katana: images, gallery.

Suzuki GSX750F Katana (GR78A), 1989-1997
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (GR78A), 1989-1997
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (GR78A), 1989-1997
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (AK11), 1998-2006
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (AK11), 1998-2006
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (AK11), 1998-2006

Videos

Suzuki GSX750F Katana: video.

2005 SUZUKI GSX750F KATANA 750

Manuals

Suzuki GSX750F Katana: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-750F Katana (07/1998) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-750F Katana (07/1998) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-750F Katana (07/1998) | Top speed