| Attribute | Suzuki Katana 600 2006 × | Suzuki GSX-R600 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2008 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki Katana 600 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR32 | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 600 | 599 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 62.6 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 48.7 | 42.5 |
| 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 | 11.3:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, oil damped, 4-way adjustable rebound damping | Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Rear suspension | Link-type suspension, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 2-way adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Other | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,470 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 208 | 163 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,195 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,140 | 2,040 |
| Overall width (mm) | 755 | 715 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 120 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 17 |