Built around Suzuki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2006 Suzuki Katana 600 pairs a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 62.6 x 48.7 mm (2.5 x 1.9 inches) with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Katana 600 measures 208 kg (459 lbs) dry. 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 supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2004 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke62.6 x 48.7 mm (2.5 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni BSR32
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital/Transistorized
LubricationWet sump
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiple plate coil springs
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic, oil damped, 4-way adjustable rebound damping
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
