Across 4 covered model years from 1993 to 2003, the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 482.8 lb (219 kg) and dry weights ranging from 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana is lighter than about 88.3% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Dry weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc to 600 cc |
| Torque | 39.8 lb-ft (54 Nm) to 42.8 lb-ft (58 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1993 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.25 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.24 cc / lb to 1.36 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 73.5 lb / 100 cc to 80.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 473.8 lb (214.9 kg) to 491.4 lb (222.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 482.8 lb (219 kg) for wet/running weight and 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana heavy compared with other Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 12th weight percentile among 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 662.8 lb (300.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 473.8 lb (214.9 kg) to 491.4 lb (222.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 24.3 lb (11 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.25 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.24 cc per lb to 1.36 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.