Segment: Sport Touring
Production years: 2005, 2006
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In 2006, the Japanese manufacturer released the GSX-600F Katana, a sports motorcycle identical to its 750cc sister, differentiated by the 600 stickers found on the tail section. The smaller of the two Katana bikes retained the same sporty, street-ready attire, with fluid flowing shapes and eye-pleasing liveries, which blended in both track-inspired themes and road-focused head-turning factor.
Like the 750cc Katana, the 2006 Suzuki GSX-600F Katana received new turn signals with yellow bulbs and clean lenses for a more modern look while remaining powered by a carbureted air/oil-cooled engine with plenty of agility left for the urban jungle and was more than capable at providing thrills around each bend of a countryside road.
The bodywork featured an aerodynamic fairing in a compact design with a comfortable and sporting position, topped by an attractive sporty look with twin headlights. It also featured a large-capacity fuel tank, an aluminum passenger grab bar, teardrop-shaped rear-view mirrors, and an adjustable front brake lever.
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-600F Katana took its thrust from a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine that developed an output power of 86 hp at 11,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque at 7,950 rpm. Combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 200 kg (441 lbs), the bike reached a top speed of 207 kph (106 mph).
