![]() ![]() The front suspension was a Telescopic, oil damped, 4-way adj. Stopping was achieved via Dual hydraulic discs in the front and a Single hydraulic disc in the rear. It came with a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 150/70-ZR17 rear tire. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual. ![]() The bike has a 6 Speed, manual transmission. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc). A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 599.0 cubic centimeters. The engine was a air cooled four-stroke, 4-cylinder, 16 valve air/oil cooled with DOHC and TSCC. It could reach a top speed of 129 mph (208 km/h). The Suzuki GSX600F Katana was a four-stroke, 4-cylinder, 16 valve air/oil cooled with DOHC and TSCC Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 19. Rear: Link-type suspension, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic discĤ40.92 pounds (200.0 Kg) ( dry), 208.0 kg ( wet)Ġ.66 liters/100 km (151.5 km/l or 356.40 mpg) If money is tight or you plan to trade up later, then the 600 will not disappoint.Four-stroke, 4-cylinder, 16 valve air/oil cooled with DOHC and TSCCįront: Telescopic, oil damped, 4-way adj. If you are planning on keeping the same bike for many years then buy the 750. Here in Canada it is a real deal and I recommend it to anyone who wants sports and comfort at a good price. In a year or so I will trade up to a Ducati ST2 or Honda Interceptor - I will pay a lot more for quality and image, but you can't knock the Suzuki. I am 51, a boring old fart, and having the time of my life. The bike comes alive after 6000rpm, cruises easily at 90mph, and is very comfortable at 120mph which is as fast as I have been to date and frankly quite fast enough for me (until next summer). After 2500 miles of mixed highway and town use I have had a great deal of fun. After taking a motorcycle course I had no problem getting onto the bike and driving away from the dealers. The bike will suit those on a budget and/or those hoping to trade up when their confidence level is higher. It is still sold new here but I believe has been discontinued in Europe. The GSX600F (Katana in Canada and US) seemed to fit the bill and I am pleased to confirm that it is an excellent choice for someone wanting comfort and speed. I decided that it was time to treat myself I wanted to pay cash, and was scared stiff about riding a powerful crotch rocket, or paying extra money for the latest technology. When I was a teenager (in England) I rode small bikes up to 250cc but had never ridden a powerful 'sports' bike. I can live with that on a 52-plate 16,000+ miler. I have a few furry fastners after riding through last winter and the rear caliper needed new seals at this years major service. It's difficult to imagine riding something without a propper fuel guage too. She could do with a little more power (the 750 probably has that) and I find the brakes a bit woolly when pulling up from speed, although there's plenty for stoppies from lower velocities. It's all-day comfy, there's plenty of room for sliding across the seat before that tight corner and I've had some silly lean-angles since I upgraded the rubber to BT010's (horrid Macadams got binned)! I really couldn't have picked a better bike post DAS (insurance after a year's riding is £89) and the weight 'disadvantage' means I probably won't notice the increase when I move up to a litre bike. (I should have posted here rather than 'Comments' below.) My mate's CBR6 never left me behind, I always caught him before the next corner and I'd plenty left in the tank when he was pulling onto the forecourt to fill up and scratch his numb ass back to life! I too have managed to squeeze a ton30+ out of her before running out of room. ![]() The divys just look far too grandad for me so I managed to get hold of these - a late mode 2000 one of these for £1100. After two 2006 Suzuki Bandits and unforeseen circumstances I’d moved away from bikes and back into the car (boo) however I was left with that nagging urge to get back on two wheels but with not much money so was looking around the £1000 mark - it’s either one of these or an XJ6 Diversion (or something without an MOT!) at this end of the barrel. Missing ABS I used to have but for £1100 what can you expect.īuying experience: £1100 private sale after a little negotiation - eight previous owners □ but the chap I got it from loved and looked after it and mechanically sound as proven by recent MOT pass. Fuel gage helpful and not common on bikes of this vintage although speaking of which I was getting annoyed at the lack of range compared to my previous bandits despite having the same fuel tank size and similar MPG until I realised it had a fuel tap! Centre stand welcome as are numerous bungee hooks which seem to be amiss on all modern bikes.
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