Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Suzuki GSX600 | |
Manufacturer | |
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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.
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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 |
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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]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
- ↑ 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.