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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Sport</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$6,399.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Horizontal In-line</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air / Oil</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;16</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;11.3:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;120/70 ZR17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;150/70 ZR17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Wheelbase (in/mm)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;57.9 / 1470</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5.3 / 20</td>
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		<h5>Great bike!!</h5>
		<div class="date">By keith(Enthusiast),  May. 13, 2010</div>
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		So I sold my FZ6 an went for the Katana 600. I must say it's a awesome bike. Let's list the pro's then con's<br /><br />
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Pro's<br /><br />
Throttle is spot on, You even think you wanna go..The bike goes.<br /><br />
Front brakes, Got good power, very easy to figure them out an how hard they hit.<br /><br />
Power/torque. Lot's of power, thi<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">s bike really hits at 5,000 RPM's - 11,000 RPM's in second gear you can easily break 60 MPH without getting near the red line. Will the bike be screaming? Oh yes.<br />
Control, Highway speeds handles great, took it through the mountains in WA today, I can throw this bike through tight turns at speeds exceeding the legal limits with easy. City speeds it also handles fine.<br />
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Con's<br />
Top heavy, speeds less then 7MPH the bike feels like it want's to fall over. Keep a foot out, an you will be fine.<br />
Weak gearing at start. I want power when I get moving, I gotta get over 15 MPH before she really wants to GO.<br />
Rear breaks are weak..Use them in combo with your front. Rule of thump is 60/40, However I feel this is more 70/30 with the power in the front, an hardly any in the back. This feels good in the mountain passes were you might wanna tap a light break. But city, you gotta rely on you front. <br />
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		<h5>big bang for your dollar</h5>
		<div class="date">By joshua bills(Owner),  Jun. 23, 2009</div>
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		I recently purchased a 2005 Suzuki Katana 600 and I'm really impressed. The bike screams and the price is low.
		
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2005 Suzuki Katana 600

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2005 Suzuki Katana 600 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2005 Suzuki Katana 600. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2005 Suzuki Katana 600 use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other Sport motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.
2005 Suzuki Katana 600 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$6,399.00
Warranty	12
Insurance
Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air / Oil
Valves	16
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	150/70 ZR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	57.9 / 1470
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5.3 / 20
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Great bike!!

By keith(Enthusiast), May. 13, 2010
So I sold my FZ6 an went for the Katana 600. I must say it's a awesome bike. Let's list the pro's then con's

Pro's

Throttle is spot on, You even think you wanna go..The bike goes.

Front brakes, Got good power, very easy to figure them out an how hard they hit.

Power/torque. Lot's of power, thi... Read Full Review