SUZUKI GSX-600F Katana (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2002, Suzuki released the GSX-600F Katana, a street motorcycle and a smaller brother to the GSX-750F, which shared the same excellent bang-for-the-buck factor.

Fun and non-intimidating, the GSX-600F Katana offered plenty of thrill and was a super sport-sized bike with excellent street ability. The model was also suited for commuting, weekend getaways, and even longer trips, as its ergonomics was top-notch, tweaked for both comfort and extended useability.

Many factors were retained from its bigger brother, such as maneuverability, looks, and aerodynamic bodywork in a compact design. The smaller Katana packed less horsepower than its brother but was more than enough for fast highway hauls, aggressive city slicing or carving the twisties, solo or two-up.

The 2002 Suzuki GSX-600F Katana took its thrust from the 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 86 hp at 11,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,950 rpm. Attached to the engine, there was a six-speed manual transmission that helped the bike reach a top speed of 207 kph (129 mph).

For suspension, the model packed a 41 mm conventional telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm with progressive linkage on the rear while the braking power was handled by a couple of two-piston calipers with two 290 mm discs on the front and a single 240 mm disc squeezed by a two-piston caliper on the rear.