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Cycle News 1987 11 11

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.... il) ..0 S il) :> o Z Dual 11.6-inch disc brakes are used up front on the Katana . • Suzuki GSX600 Katana Engine type .. .. air-cooled. fourcylinder. DOHC Bore x stroke . .. 62.6 x 48.7 mm Displacement . . . .. . . . . . •599cc Compression ratio 11.3:1 Carburetor . ... (4) 31 mm Mikuni , Torque . .. ... •6.1kg@9500rpm Starting system . . : . .. . . electric Ignition transistorized Lubrication wet sump Primary drive helical gear Final drive . . . . .. • . . . .. . .. chain Frame . • . . . . double-cradle. steel Rake • . . . .• .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . 240 Trail . . .. . .. .... • • . • .. . . 3 .9 in . Front suspension telescopic fork Fork tube diameter . . ..• . 41 mm Front wheel travel 5.1 in. Rear suspension single shock swingarm Rear wheel travel 5 .3 in. Front brakes 11.6 ln. dual disc Rear brakes . . . 10 in . single disc Front tire • . . . . . . . Dunlop K655 110/80-17 Rear tire .. . . •. . . . Dunlop K655 140/80-17 Claimed dry weight . .. 429 Ibs.l 436 Ibs . (Cal) Overall length 83.1 in 27.6 in Overall width Overall height .. .. . . . •. . 45.1 in Wheelbase .... . . . . . . •. 56.3 in . Fuel capacity 5 .3 gal .l4.8 gal. (Cal) Ground clearance 5.5 in . Seat height • . . .30.7 in . Colors ... red /white. blue/white Retail price $3999 The 600 Katana will be featured in Suzuki Cup contingency club races in 1988, joining the bigger GSXRs. The Katana's instrument panel is clean and functional , featuring speedometer, tachometer and fuel meter, plus indicator lights. A center-stand w ill be offered as optional equipment on the narrow, 27.6-inch wide Katana . Dunlop K655s are fitted on 17inch aluminum alloy cast wheels . 9

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