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Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana - [2004]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Matte Black Limited Edition.This particular Suzuki GSX 600 has a 599cc Air - Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 2004 GSX 600 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX 600's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer | 2009cc.2009 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer | 2009cc.
Weighing in at 219 kgs (482 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2004 Suzuki GSX 600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 86 bhp (64 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.0 lb-ft (59.7 Nm) @ 7950 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2004 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana.
The 2004 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana has a Power to weight ratio of 392.6 bhp per ton and 201.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 GSX 600 competing with the 1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator [416.6 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Honda VFR 800 X Crossrunner [415.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX 600 generating around 201.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1980 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing [226.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer [225.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.6 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana similar in acceleration to the 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF (9.4 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki SV 650 N (9.4 secs). This Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2004 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana and the 2006 Yamaha TDM 900 A
When talking about the performance of the 2004 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.2 secs @ 1 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2006 Yamaha TDM 900 A (12.2 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom XT (12.2 secs).
The 2004 version of the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 2004 GSX 600 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2004 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).
