Comparison of Suzuki GS 500 F 2007 and Suzuki Katana 600 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki GS 500 F 2007 × |  Suzuki Katana 600 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2006 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki GS 500 F | Suzuki Katana 600 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR34SS | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR32 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 600 |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 62.6 |
| Stroke (mm) | 56.6 | 48.7 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital/Transistorized | Digital/Transistorized |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiple plate coil springs |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, oil damped | Telescopic, oil damped, 4-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Link type, 5-way adjustable preload | Link-type suspension, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 150/70-ZR17 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,470 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 180 | 208 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,195 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,080 | 2,140 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 755 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 120 | 120 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 20 |
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