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Dual 11.6-inch disc brakes are
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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 .
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