GSX 600 F Katana

2001 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana features a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 54 Nm (39.8 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 130 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the GSX 600 F Katana measures 219 kg (483 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.81 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,470 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 351 km (218 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 208 km/h (129 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1993 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.