Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana 2001 General information | |
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| Model | Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| Type | Sport touring |
| Rating | 3.9 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Oil cooler with flow adjustment on right side of bike above idle adjustment |
| Output | 78.0 HP (56.9 kW)) @ 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 54.0 Nm (5.5 kgf-m or 39.8 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM |
| Top speed | 208.0 km/h (129.2 mph) |
| Compression | 11.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 62.6 x 48.7 mm (2.5 x 1.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Fuel consumption | 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO2g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.3° |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable monoshock |
| Rear wheel travel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 290 mm (11.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 208.0 kg (458.6 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 219.0 kg (482.8 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3750 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2136 mm (84.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 744 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 litres (3.7 US quarts) |
Other specifications | |
| Color options | Blue, yellow |
| Starter | Electric |
| Electrical | 12V 39.6 kC (10Ah)/10HR battery. |
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Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil filter | ProFilter PF-138B |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Battery | YTX9-BS |
| Spark plugs | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX |
| Idle speed | 1200 +/- 100 RPM |
| Chain size | 530 |
| Chain links | 118 |
| Sprockets | 15/47 (front/rear) |
| Tire pressure front | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner’s manual. | |
Further information | |
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation’s top providers. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 01 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana discussion group or the general Suzuki discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
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