#2004 suzuki katana 600 review plus#

reliability was superb, i did all the work on the gsx, it never went into a dealers for anything. comfort on the gsx was great, me and her indoors could ride all day and still feel fresh at the end of the day. ive upgraded to a 1200 bandit now, mostly because 2 up riding destoyed the performance of the gsx. the gsx did it all, 2 up camping holidays, 2 week tours and all day riding. plumped for a gsx because i could get a cheap low mileage bike that i knew i could do all the servicing and repairs on. at the time funds were the deciding factor as to what the second bike ws gonna be. i had mine as a second bike for 2 up touring. Personally I think it looks better than most modern sports-tourers (I had a red then a black one), and the only reason I sold the second one was to buy a bigger bike for two-up touring. The only bike I've ever bought a second time. An honest bike that grows on you the longer you own it. I had the odd elctrical niggle but nothing major. Quality was ok nothing to complain about but nothing outstanding either. Equipment is pretty basic, but the price is relatively low so that's fine. I found the bike a bit tight for my height (6'1'). Handling is predictable but not as stable as a bigger bike. The gearbox is quite smooth but I also found it somewhat inconsistent. I had no problem regularly holding it at 190 km/h on the freeway. The engine is great, revving freely and reasonably smoothly. There's nothing flash about it but it does what it's been designed to do very well. This is a good bike, often underated by those who've never owned one. Does what you need and looking objectively I don't know of any other bike that delivers as much for the same price. Terrible standard screen, being 6'3 might make me bias though.

#2004 suzuki katana 600 review plus#

Probably due to the weight of the bike, plus my 15 stone more than any faults with the engine itself! More comfortable, but felt heavy and less darty into the corners. The power is more accessible but it won't keep up with similar sized bikes flat out and easily eclipsed by litre plus bikes. Way more low down power and similar but not quite as significant top end rush. Having owned a VFR800 I was disappointed I couldn't stretch to get another one. VFR800s were easily double that and sometimes more even for a 98. My decision to plump for the GSXF was decided totally on budget. I now have a 58L top case and 48L side cases by Givi Outback Trekker.Īfter writing off my last bike due to an inconsiderate deer crossing my path needed a new sports tourer. I was lucky to find what I believe is the last available top case mounting rack which I ordered from Italy (I'm in Canada), and had to custom fabricate my own side case mounting frames. My biggest issue is that there are no options for luggage unless it's universal fit soft saddle bags which are insufficient for a sport touring bike and don't fit the style.

The centre stand is much to difficult to set, and nearly impossible since I installed my side cases. I wish there was an option (even aftermarket) for a better wind blocking fairing and windscreen for winter driving. I've seen bad reviews for the brakes but suspect not everyone gears down to reduce speed placing extra strain on their brakes. Shifts easy, corners good and brakes well. I've suffered with herniated disks (L5, S1) and find this bike offers a seating and hand position that allows me to easily shift weight from my butt to my hands occasionally to relieve back strain.