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Suzuki GSX600F
model history 1988—


1988 Suzuki year code: J
GSX600FJ (frame numbers GN72A-100001 to GN72A-104098)

The GSX600F was introduced at the 1987 Paris Bike Show, Salon International Du Motorcycle, in November 1987. It was introduced as a sports tourer. It featured a 16-valve twin cam engine, a 6-speed gearbox, a double cradle frame, twin Black finished exhausts, 17-inch White finished 6-spoke alloy wheels, twin front single rear disc brakes, integrated fairing and side panel design, monoshock rear suspension, two-part seat with the driver's seat stepped apart. Available colors: blue/white, red/white, black.

As for many other Suzuki models, the GSX600F had its own name in the Northern America. All the GSX-F models were called Katanas in USA and Canada.
GSX600F 1988
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84.1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 i.)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in)
Dry Weight: 208 kg (458 lbs)
Engine type: 599 cc air/oil-cooled inline-four, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW)/ 10,500 rpm, 55.2 Nm/ 9,500 rpm. 6-speed.



1989 Suzuki year code: K
GSX600FK (frame numbers GN72A-104099 to GN72A-106385)

The following year's model had similar specifications as the GSX600FJ but had Silver silencers on the exhausts, 3-spoke alloy wheels and only blue or blue/white finishes.


1990 Suzuki year code: L
GSX600FL (frame numbers GN72A-106385 to GN72A-110632)

Revised graphics, available in red/grey or black.

GSX600F 1990
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84.1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 i.)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in)
Dry Weight: 208 kg (458 lbs)
Engine type: 599 cc air/oil-cooled inline-four, 16 valves, DOHC, TSCC, SACS. 80 hp (58.7 kW)/ 10,500 rpm, 55.2 Nm/ 9,500 rpm. 6-speed.



1991 Suzuki year code: M
GSX600FM (frame numbers GN72A-110633 to GN72A-115033)

Revised graphics. Colors: red, white or blue/red.

GSX 600 F 1991
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84,1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29,3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47,0 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30,9 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57,9 in)
Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in)
Dry weight: 202 kg (445,3 lbs)
Engine type: 599 cc air/oil-cooled inline-four, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 86 hp (62.8 Nm)/ 11,000 rpm, 58 Nm (5.9 kg-m)/ 9,500 rpm.


1992 Suzuki year code: N
GSX600FN (frame numbers GN72A-115034 to GN72A-118193)

First technical revision — revised valve gear and individual rocker arms. New graphics. Available in red or blue with new silver ”splash” graphics.


1993 Suzuki year code: P
GSX600FP (frame numbers GN72A-118194 to GN72A-121464)

Revised graphics, finished in red or black.


1994 Suzuki year code: R
GSX600FR (frame numbers GN72A-121465 to GN72A-123709)

No more "splash" style graphics. Colors: red or black with a two-tone seat cover.


1995 Suzuki year code: S
GSX600FS Replaces the GSX600FR with revised graphics and a single color seat, finished in sea blue or black.


1996 Suzuki year code: T


1997 Suzuki year code: V

GSX 600 F 1997
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84,1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29,3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47,0 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30,9 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57,9 in)
Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in)
Dry weight: 202 kg (445,3 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 86 hp (62.8 Nm)/ 11,000 rpm, 58 Nm (5.9 kg-m)/ 9,500 rpm. 6-speed.


1998 Suzuki year code: W
The GSX600F got a major facelift in 1998, the only remarkable renewal during the model's history.

GSX 600 FV 1998
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84,1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29,3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47,0 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30,9 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57,9 in)
Dry weight: 202 kg (445,3 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 86 hp (62.8 Nm)/ 10,500 rpm, 58 Nm (5.9 kg-m)/ 9,500 rpm.


1999 Suzuki year code: X

GSX 600 F Katana 1999
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84,1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29,3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47,0 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30,9 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57,9 in)
Dry weight: 202 kg (445,3 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 86 hp (62.8 Nm)/ 10,500 rpm, 58 Nm (5.9 kg-m)/ 9,500 rpm.


2000 Suzuki year code: Y

GSX 600 F Katana 2000
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84,1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29,3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47,0 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30,9 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57,9 in)
Dry weight: 200 kg (440 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 Nm)/ 10,500 rpm, 55.2 Nm/ 9,500 rpm.


2001 Suzuki year code: K1

GSX 600 F Katana 2001
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84.1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Dry weight: 208 kg (458.6 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 80 hp (58.7 kW)/ 10,500 rpm, 55.2 Nm/ 9,500 rpm.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2

GSX 600 F Katana 2002

Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84.1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Dry weight: 208 kg (458.6 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 78 hp (57 kW)/ 10,500 rpm, 54 Nm/ 9,500 rpm.




2003 Suzuki year code: K3

New features for the 2003 year's model: Redesigned tailight, rear cowl, and seat for new graphics. Otherwise unchanged since the previous year's model.

GSX 600 F Katana 2003
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84.1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Dry weight: 208 kg (458.6 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 78 hp (57 kW)/ 10,500 rpm, 54 Nm/ 9,500 rpm.



2004 Suzuki year code: K4


As for most of the Suzuki motorcycles for 2004, even the GSX600F received the classic Suzuki ”S” logo on the fuel tank, instead of the whole brand name.


GSX 600 F Katana 2004
Overall Length: 2,135 mm (84.1 in)
Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 in)
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Dry weight: 208 kg (458.6 lbs)
Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 599 cc inline-4, SACS, DOHC, TSCC, 16 valves. 78 hp (57 kW)/ 10,500 rpm, 54 Nm/ 9,500 rpm.




Sources: Swedish Bike magazine, What's GSX600F, Walt's GSX600F Katana Site