What category is the 2000 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana?

General information
Category	Sport touring
Model	Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana
Year	2000
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Cooling system	Oil & air
Fuel control	DOHC
Valves per cylinder	4
Torque	58.00
Power	86.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	In-line four
Capacity:	599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall width	745 mm (29.3 inches)
Overall length	2,135 mm (84.1 inches)
Overall height	1,195 mm (47.0 inches)
Seat height	785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	202.0 kg (445.3 pounds)
Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana dimensions and frame
Power/weight ratio	0.4257 HP/kg

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

80 hp

Peak Power

3.9s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track40%

City65%

Cornering60%

Daily Riding72%

Touring72%

Passenger68%

Rider Profile

Best For	A comfortable, moderate-power sport tourer that suits riders progressing beyond a beginner bike but not necessarily seasoned sportbike veterans.
Purpose	Built for mixing daily commuting with weekend backroad rides and occasional longer trips, blending sporty styling with practicality.
Rider Fit	The upright-ish riding position and moderate seat height make it manageable for average-height riders without excessive strain.
Character	A dependable, air-cooled inline-four with smooth, linear power delivery rather than aggressive top-end thrills.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders seeking cutting-edge sportbike performance, track-day dominance, or any off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

Calculated in your browser only - your height/inseam are never sent to our servers.

Feet:

At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

Find bikes that fit your height →