The Suzuki GS 550 M Katana motorcycle specifications include a 549 cc (33.50 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 222 kg (489.4 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Suzuki GS 550 M Katana compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 10% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 46th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 11% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 66th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 62% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
549 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Suzuki models.
222 kg — heavier than about 66% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 34%.
23 L — larger than about 99% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 549 cc (33.50 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 56.0 x 55.8 mm (2.2 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 222 kg (489.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
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