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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'>Cylinders</td>
				<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'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<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'>&nbsp;57.9 / 1470</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5.3 / 20</td>
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		<div class="date">By Chuck Brancolino(Owner),  Apr. 6, 2011</div>
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		I own a Harley and rode for years. I had the desire to get a sport bike but was not sure if I could ride it. I got a good deal on an 06 Katana and I love it easy to work on did tires and brakes now I have the old school Harley and a fast enough for me sport bike. I,m 60 years old and can still bend <span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">to ride the Katana. I know the young kids want more speed but for me its a fine bike....</span>
		
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		<h5>katana 600</h5>
		<div class="date"> Mar. 10, 2011</div>
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		I have a 2006 Katana 600. Its a decent bike it was a first/ beginer for me and we worked out pretty well together. i would recommend this bike to anyone learning or just wants something as a daily commute its clearly not a racing bike. But will suprise you with speed and comfort. I have now turned m<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">y katana into a sleeper for the guys with the big boys so please beware of me LoL!!!!! Cause she's fast.....Go Baby Go</span>
		
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2006 Suzuki Katana 600

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2006 Suzuki Katana 600 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2006 Suzuki Katana 600. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2006 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.

2006 Suzuki Katana 600 Specifications

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Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$6,399.00
Warranty	12
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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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By Chuck Brancolino(Owner), Apr. 6, 2011

I own a Harley and rode for years. I had the desire to get a sport bike but was not sure if I could ride it. I got a good deal on an 06 Katana and I love it easy to work on did tires and brakes now I have the old school Harley and a fast enough for me sport bike. I,m 60 years old and can still bend ... Read Full Review

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katana 600

Mar. 10, 2011

I have a 2006 Katana 600. Its a decent bike it was a first/ beginer for me and we worked out pretty well together. i would recommend this bike to anyone learning or just wants something as a daily commute its clearly not a racing bike. But will suprise you with speed and comfort. I have now turned m... Read Full Review