SUZUKI GSX-600F Katana (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, Suzuki launched the GSX-600F Katana, which marked the final chapter in a beautiful and successful story. Suzuki decided to pull the plug on the Katana, as a new generation of sporty all-rounders was on the way.

Still, the 2005 GSX-600F Katana was one of the elite machines in its segment, thanks to its exceedingly friendly character, good ergonomics, and premium agility for city slicing.

The GSX600F Katana had also replaced the full brand name badge on the tank with the modern Suzuki “S” emblem. The 599cc engine was still good for a moderate power delivery, which made the bike a fun machine even for seasoned riders.

The double-cradle steel pipe frame featured an aerodynamic bodywork designed for reduced drag force and turbulence, with suspension composed of a 41 mm conventional fully adjustable telescopic fork on the front and swingarm with progressive linkage on the rear.

For stopping power, the 2005 Suzuki GSX-600F Katana packed a couple of two-piston calipers with two 290 mm discs on the front wheel and a single 240 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

In the power department, the bike had its heartbeat set by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered a power output of 86 hp at 11,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque at 7,950 rpm.