Suzuki GSX600F Katana

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Suzuki GSX600
Manufacturer
Also called GSX600F (reduced effect #2), GSX 600 F (reduced effect #2), GSX600F (reduced effect), GSX 600 F (reduced effect), GSX600FS, GSX 600 FS, GSX600F Katana, GSX 600 F Katana, GSX 600 F, GSX600F
Production 1998 - 99
Class Sportbike
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Top Speed 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph
Air Filter K&N SU-7592 `88-05[1]
Ignition Transistorized
Spark Plug NGK, CR9EK
Battery 12V 39.6 kC (10Ah)/10HR
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain: 530 ‘98-06[2]
Frame Duble-cradle, tubular steel pipe
Suspension Front: 41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping
Rear: Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload
Brakes Front: 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/80 ZR17
Rear Tire 140/80 ZR17
Wheelbase 1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height 785 mm / 30.9 in
Weight 200 kg / 441 lbs (dry), 219 kg / 482.8 lbs (wet)
Oil Capacity 4.7 Liters / 5.0 US qt / 4.1 Imp gal
Oil Filter K&N KN-138[1]
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 20 Liters / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air/oil cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.3:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80 ZR17 front tire and a 140/80 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload. The GSX600F Katana was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 200 kg / 441 lbs. The wheelbase was 1470 mm / 57.9 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Suzuki GSX 600F Katana








The original GSX600F was launched in 1988 as a sportsbike. At that time, its specification was perfectly acceptable for a performance machine - all-enclosing bodywork, a 16-valve engine and monoshock rear suspension put it on a par with its peer group. Only the slightly bland styling marked the GSX out from its competitors. By 1998, the GSX600F had been relegated to a more pedestrian budget sports tourer role. However, Suzuki gave it a wheels-up makeover anyway.

The former 'jellymould' styling was radically altered, but was still not to every rider's taste. The engine and carburation received internal modifications to produce improved low and mid-range power production, at the cost of some top-end power. And a new stainless steel exhaust resists corrosion, while improving power. The engine uses a combination of oil and air cooling. A high-capacity oil pump circulates engine oil through a large oil radiator to cool the engine internals, while fins on the cylinder block also remove heat. Suzuki claims this saves weight over a liquid-cooled engine, while remaining more efficient than an air-cooled design.

Compared with modern sports machines, the GSX will disappoint. The brakes are indifferent, while the low pegs reduce ground clearance and soon drag on the ground during committed cornering. The engine's lack of sophistication shows in its harsh, rewy power delivery, and it feels underpowered compared with more modern designs.


However, the GSX600F makes an acceptable budget tourer. A large 20-litre (4.4 gal) fuel tank gives an impressive fuel range of almost 320km (200 miles), while the broad dual seat offers spacious accommodation for rider and pillion. The soft suspension gives a smooth ride and the relaxed steering geometry is very stable at the GSX600Fs maximum speed of around 225km/h (140mph).Twin-beam headlights provide excellent night-time illumination, and the full fairing protects the rider from high-speed wind blast.



Make Model Suzuki GSX 600F Katana
Year 1998 - 99
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 599 cc / 36.6 cu.in
Bore X Stroke 62.6 x 48.7 mm
Cooling System Air/oil cooled
Compression 11.3:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil Capacity 4.7 Liters / 5.0 US qt / 4.1 Imp gal
Induction 4 x Mikuni BSR32SS carburetors
Ignition Transistorized
Ignition Timing 13° B.T.D.C. below 1500 rpm
Battery 12V 39.6 kC (10Ah)/10HR
Generator Three phase A.C. generator
Headlight 12V 60/55W
Spark Plug NGK, CR9EK
Starting Electric
Max Power 64 kW / 86 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque 59.8 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.1 ft-lb @ 7950 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain, 118 links
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.744
Final Reduction Ratio 3.133
Frame Duble-cradle, tubular steel pipe
Front Suspension 41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel 142 mm / 5.6 in
Front Brakes 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel 3.50 x 17, cast alumium-alloy
Rear Wheel 4.50 x17, cast alumium-alloy
Front Tire 110/80 ZR17
Rear Tire 140/80 ZR17
Rake 25.3°
Trail 99.5mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions Length 2135 mm / 84.1 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase 1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height 785 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight 200 kg / 441 lbs
Wet Weight 219 kg / 482.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity 20 Liters / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Reserve 5 Liters / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Consumption Average 5.7 L/100km / 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg / 49.4 Imp mpg
Braking 60 Km/h - 0 13.8 m / 45.3 ft
Braking 100 Km/h - 0 38.8 m / 127.3 ft
Standing ¼ Mile 12.2 sec / 171.4 km/h / 106.5 mph
Top Speed 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019. 
  2. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.