![]() I still will not say it was a comfortable bike, it's just that I didn't feel any worse after 5 hours on the road than I did when jumping on board. I never suffered a sore bum or a stiff neck, or any other discomfort while riding on the bike a first for me after riding for 25 years and having owned 18 bikes previously at the time of ownership. The result was that I, at least, never got stale or sore on the bike. In addition, it felt natural to move the feet around on the pegs, and also adjust the angle of the torso along with the weight placed on the hands. However, the seat was expansive and allowed quite a bit of fore and aft movement. It wasn't as dramatic as a pure race replica, but it was a lot closer to that than a Gold Wing, to put it like that. My legs were severely folded in order to fit on top of the high placed pegs, and the reach to the bars was quite substantial (for the record, I'm 180 cm (5'11”) and 90 kg net (200 lbs) with short legs and a long torso). The seating position wasn't comfortable the moment I sat on it, though. My skepticism was completely unfounded, though, because the bike was beyond comparison the least tiring bike I have ever ridden. I was also skeptical about the dramatic forward lean required to reach the low clip-ons, particularly since I've done most of my riding on “standard” bikes with much more upright riding positions. Mechanically it seemed to be in good order, with the rear tyre showing off the most wear, with only about 1/3 left of its life. The bike had almost 46,000 kilometers (around 28,000 miles) on the dial at the time of purchase. The differences between the two are negligible the most important change for an owner to know about is that the 1996 model and later uses different spark plugs. While my bike was made in 1994, it was first registered in 1996. As a result, idle speed was a little erratic, and revs took a bit long to go down. One carb diaphragm split and needed replacement.įor whatever reason, cylinder #4 refused to come into synch with the other 3 cylinders, no matter how it was adjusted. The front brake lever position is also rather adjustable, and the front and rear turn signals have clear lenses for what was considered to be a modern look at the time.One ignition coil died after a spark plug cap cracked and sent sparks everywhere but to the spark plug. Standard equipment includes the 4-way emergency flasher and high-beam passing switch that can help riders navigate the roads safely. Then, there is the best part of the bike: the 20-liter, 5.3-gallon large capacity fuel tank. The twin-piston caliper comes with a single 240mm rear disc. Z speed-rated radial tires (120/70 front and 150/70 rear) are standard on this bike, and there are wide, hollow 3-spoke type wheel rims (3.50 x 17 front, 4.50 x 17 rear), as well as massive 290mm floating type front brake discs with twin-piston calipers. There is also a link-type rear suspension and single shock absorber with 4-way adjustable rebound damping and 7 pre-load settings. 41mm front forks provide the Suzuki model with a smooth, compliant ride and a 4-way adjustable rebound damping. The reason why the design is so compact is that it is meant to help the bike maintain a comfortable, sporting ride position. The chassis has an aerodynamic fairing design with twin headlights and an attractive sporting look. ![]() The bike's performance is so good that it leaves you longing for more. This is a light and reactive bike that can tackle bendy roads. There is also a fantastic top-end charge, something many sports fans will no doubt appreciate. for the air-/oil-cooled GSX-F600 and GSX-F750, both promoted at the time as sport-touring models.īut what makes the Suzuki Katana 600, in particular an outstanding bike? Firstly, it has a high-performance, 16-valve engine derived from the original GSX-RTM, which was also a distinguished bike during its prime. However, the bike got even better in the 2000s when the Katana name was used in the U.S. It was almost the most comfortable sports bike in Suzuki's lineup at the time. In 1985, the GSX-R750 graced the roads with its presence, and it stood out due to its air-cooled persona. There have been many configurations of the Suzuki Katana over the years. Let's take a closer look at the Suzuki Katana 600. Here is a fun fact: Ultimate Motor Cycling reported that the Suzuki bike's name originated from the Katana Japanese sword that features a single-edged curved blade with a long grip for two-handed use by the samurai. ![]()
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