Comparison of Suzuki GS500 2009 and Suzuki Katana 600 2004

Attribute	Suzuki Katana 600 2004 ×	Suzuki GS500 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)	2004	2009
Make	Suzuki	Suzuki
Model	Suzuki Katana 600	Suzuki GS500
Category	Sport	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Carburettor	Carburettor. Mikuni BSR34
Displacement (cm³)	600	487
Cooling system	Oil & air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	62.6	74
Stroke (mm)	48.7	56.6
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Compression	11.3:1	9.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, oil damped, 4-way adjustable rebound damping	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension	Link-type suspension, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload	Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-way adjustablee
Front brakes	Double disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Front tyre	120/70-ZR17	110/70-M17
Rear tyre	150/70-ZR17	130/70-M17
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Color options	blue yellow	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,470	1,405
Dry weight (kg)	208	174
Overall height (mm)	1,195	1,060
Overall length (mm)	2,140	2,080
Overall width (mm)	755	800
Seat height (mm)	785	790
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	20	20