| MODEL | SUZUKI GSX 600F KATANA 2000 - 2001 |
| Year | 2000 - 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62.6 x 48.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
| Max Power | 64 kW / 86 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 59.8 Nm / 44.1 ft-lb @ 7950 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni BSR32SS carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate discs |
| Final Drive | Chain, 118 links |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double-cradle, tubular steel pipe |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound damping, 7-step spring preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 290 mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2135 mm / 84.1 in |
| Overall Width | 745 mm / 29.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1195 mm / 47.0 in |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 219 kg / 482.8 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km / 41.2 US mpg |
| Top Speed | Around 225 km/h / 140 mph |
The restyled GSX600F, sold as the Katana 600 in some markets from 1998, kept the air/oil-cooled 599 cc four but was retuned for stronger low and mid-range pull and fitted with a stainless exhaust. It was positioned as an affordable sports-tourer with a big 20-litre tank, a roomy dual seat and good wind protection, with modest brakes and low pegs.
