Suzuki GSX 600F Katana (1998-99)

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The Suzuki GSX 600F Katana motorcycle was produced in 1998 and 1999. It is equipped with a transverse four cylinder, DOHC, four valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 599cc. The bike is air and oil cooled and has a compression ratio of 11.3:1, with induction provided via four Mikuni BSR32SS carburetors. The electrical system features a 12V 39.6 kC (10Ah)/10HR battery and a three-phase A.C. generator. The bike uses a six-speed transmission and a chain-based final drive with 118 links. The chassis is tubular steel pipe, with a conventional telescopic suspension in the front and a swingarm with a progressive linkage in the rear. The bike sits on aluminum alloy wheels, with a 3.5 x 17 inch front and 4.5 x 17 inch rear size. The GSX 600F Katana can reach a top speed of 207.5 km/h (128.9 mph) and can bring it from 60 km/h (37.3 mph) to a stop in 13.8 meters (45.3 feet). It has a fuel capacity of 20 liters (5.2 US gallons) and a consumption average of 5.7 L/100km (41.2 US mpg). The bike has a dry weight of 200 kg (441 lbs) and a wet weight of 219 kg (482.8 lbs), with a seat height of 785 mm (30.9 in). It can complete a standing quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 171.4 km/h (106.5 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 600F Katana

Year: 1998 – 99


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.6 cu.in
Bore x Stroke: 62.6 x 48.7 mm
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 4.7 Litres / 5.0 US qt / 4.1 Imp gal
Induction: 4 x Mikuni BSR32SS carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Ignition timing: 13 degrees 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 Tyre: 110/80 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 140/80 ZR17
Rake: 25.3 degrees
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 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Reserve: 5 Litres / 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 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec / 171.4 km/h / 106.5 mph
Top Speed: 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph

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