Segment: Sport Touring
Production years: 2006, 2007
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Even though it was no longer sold in all the markets where it used to, the GSX-600F Katana has lived enough to see its 2007 model year. The bike retained the features which made it popular, with the resemblance to the sporty 600cc Gixxer, which was likely the most important factor.
The design cues remained the same, with minor updates that made the bike stand in line with its modern counterparts, such as the iconic dual-oval headlights and the matching side vents were still the unmistakable trademark of the GSX-600F Katana.
The bike still packed the reliable air/oil-cooled engine with the valve timing tuned for a strong low-mid rpm range and the Mikuni carburetors still in place. The attractive stainless steel four-in-one exhaust system tuned for enhanced low and mid-range performance featured a catalyzer just for the Californian model for lower emissions.
Jumping into the power department, the 2007 Suzuki GSX-600F Katana was powered by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine, with a power output of 86 hp at 11,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,950 rpm. The power, combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a weight of 219 kg (483 lbs), pushed to a top speed of 207 kph (129 mph).
