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SUZUKI GSX600FS ListPrice Displacement Enginetype Bore x stroke Compression ratio Carburetion Ignition Transmission speeds Starting system Fuel capacity Wheelbase ' $5699 599cc Air-cooledfour-cylinder four-stroke 62.6x 48.7mm 11 .3:1 (4) 33mm Mikuni Electronic 6 Transistor .4.8gal. 56.3 in. Rakeltrail 25' /98mm Seat height 30.7 in. Fronttlre ' 10/80 x 17 Rear tire 140/80x 17 Frontwheel travel 5.1 in. Rear wheel travel 5.3in., Frontbrake Dual Disc Rear brake Disc . Final drive Chain Claimed dry weight . . . . . . • . .438Ibs. Many years ago, the Katana 600 was one of Suzuki's most popular streelbikes. Though time has passed it by, it's still a good buy at $5699. Comfort is the Katana's strongest selling feature. Ust Price Displacement Engine type Bore x stroke Compression ratio Carburetion Ignition Transmission speeds Starling system Fuel capacity Wheelbase $6799 748cc Air-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke 73x 44.72mm 10.7:1 (4)36 Mikuni mm Transisto r 6 Eiectric 5.3gal. 57.9 in. Rakeltrall Seat height Fronllire Rear lire Front wheel travel Rear wheel travel Frontbrake Rear brake Final drive Claimed dry weight 25'/101mm 31.1 in. 110180 x 17 150170 x 17 4.9in. 5.4 in. Disc Disc Chain .461 Ibs. The Katana 750 is powered by a more obedient GSX·R750 motor in a more ergonomically friendly chassis, making the Katana an ideal choice for everyday commuting. II's priced right at $6799. List Price Displacement Engine type $8099 749cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke 70x 48.7mm 11.8:1 (4)38mmMikuni Electronic 6 Electric 5.5 gal. Bore xstroke Compression ratio Carburelion Ignition Transmission speeds Starting system Fuel capacity Wheelbase Rakeltrail Seat height Frontlire . : Rear tire Front wheeltravel Rear wheel travel Front brake Rearbrake Final drive Claimed dry weight 56.5 in. 25' 194mm 31.1 in. 120170 x 17 180/55 x 17 4.7in. 5.7in. Dual disc Di c s Cha in .43 Ibs. 9 The GSX-R750 is pure race, with its proven motor, highly adjustable suspension and extreme riding position. It has recently gone on a diet making it even more desirable for the hard-core sportbike enthusiast. ' . SUZUKI GSXR1100 List Price Displacement Engine type Bore x stroke Compressionratio Carburetion Ignition Transmission speeds Starting system .,. Fuel capacity Wheelbase $9099 : .. 1074cc liquid-cooledfour-cylinder four-str oke 75.5 x60mm , 1.2:1 (4)36mm Mikuni Tran sistor' 5 Electric ' 5.5gal. 58.5 in. Rakeltrail Seat height Fronllire Rear lire Front wheel lravel Rear wheeltravel Front brake Rear brak e Final drive Claimeddry weight : 25'/100mm 32.1in. 120170 x 17 180/55 x 17 N/A N/A Dual Disc Disc Chain 509 Ibs. Like the GSX,R750, the 1100 has shed a few pounds making it even more flickable than before. The GSX·R l l 00 is significantly more comfortable than the smaller 750. List Price Displacement Engine type Bore x stroke Compression ralio Carburetion Ignition Transmission speeds Startng system i Fuel capacity Wheelbase : $9995 1203cc liquid-cooledthree-cylinder four-str oke 76x 65mm 10.6:1 (3) 36mmCV El ct onic e r 6 Electric 6.5gal. 58.6in. Rakeltrail Seat height Fronllire Rear li re Front wheel travel Rear wheel travel Frontbrake Rear brake Final drive Claimed dry weight ' N/A 30.7 in. 120170 x 17 170/60 x 17 N/A N/A Dualdisc Disc Chain .473Ibs. If) 0\ 0\ rl Triumph's new line of sportbikes share the same basic frames and motors. The Sprint 900 features a liquid-cooled, aaSec in-line triple powerplant, and includes an optional luggage kit. 19