2007 Suzuki GSX750F Katana

Suzuki GSX 750F Katana

Make Model	Suzuki GSX 750F Katana
Year	2006 - 07
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	748 cc / 45.6 cu.in
Bore x Stroke	73 x 44.7 mm
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio	10.9:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	4 x 36mm Mikuni BST36SS carburators
Ignition	Electronic ignition
Spark Plug	NGK JR9C
Starting	Electric
Max Power	69 kW / 92 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque	66 Nm / 6.73 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain, 118 Links
Final Reduction Ratio	3.133
Gear Ratio	1st: 3.083 / 2nd: 20.62 / 3rd: 1.647 / 4th: 1.400 / 5th: 1.227 / 6th: 1.095
Frame	Double-cradle steel pipe
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, rebound damping adjustable, 3-way adjustable
Front Wheel Travel	125 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension	Link type, gas/coil spring, gas/oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping force fully adjustable, rebound damping force 4-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel	136 mm / 5.4 in
Front Brakes	2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/80-ZR17
Rear Tyre	150/70-ZR17
Caster	65°
Steering Angle	32°
Trail	101 mm /4.0 in
Dimensions	Length 2135 mm / 84.1 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in
Wheelbase	1465 mm / 57.7 in
Seat Height	790 mm / 31.1 in
Ground Clearance	120 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight	211 kg / 465 lbs
Wet Weight	227 kg / 500 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Reserve	5 Litres / 5.3 US qt / 4.4 Imp qt
Consumption Average	5.3 L/100 km / 18.7 km/l / 44.1 US mpg / 53 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	11.5 sec
Top Speed	230 km/h / 143 mph

Quick Ride: Suzuki Katana 750

“Proven and refined” best describes Suzuki's venerable Katana 750. A member of the GSX sportbike family since the late 1980s, the Katana offers street riders a practical, broad-ranged sporting platform at a very appealing $6999 price.

Powered by the 16-valve, air/oil-cooled inline-Four that propelled early GSX-R sportbikes to racetrack glory, the Katana has been tuned for greater emphasis on low-end and midrange torque. Crisp throttle response, smooth clutch engagement and a slick-shifting six-speed gearbox make tapping into the engine's linear delivery a snap. A mild level of engine vibration builds with revs and feels coarse under deceleration-a characteristic inherent to early Gixxers. While gunning the Kat in lower gears makes 'er purr through the frame and grips, there's a generous sweet spot coinciding with fast freeway cruising between 70 and 85 mph, making life in the fast lane very good.

The general-purpose sportbike role is bolstered by a host of amenities that the everyday rider will find useful. The windscreen is tall enough to provide ample protection, while the spacious one-piece saddle and passenger grab handle offer accommodation for two. There's also generous underseat storage—well, by today's standards—plus a helmet lock and a helmet-hanging tab under the seat. The instrument panel includes a fuel gauge and an LCD clock, while best of all—brace yourself—there is even a centerstand, along with all the tools necessary to adjust the drive chain.

Casual corner-carvers will find sufficient lean available to give the long-wearing Dunlop Sportmax Touring radials a good workout. The Kat takes to the twisties surprisingly well, offering competent steering, stability and braking prowess; just don't expect to win a game of cat 'n' mouse with today's track-bred machines. The 41mm conventional fork offers adjustable rebound damping, while the remote-reservoir shock has the same, plus adjusters for compression damping and spring preload. The standard range of settings provides a good degree of long-range comfort.

Settling into the Kat's deeply padded cradle nets a 31-inch seat height for firm footing when maneuvering the 497-pound machine out of parking stalls. The riding posture is fairly upright thanks to the relationship between the saddle and the high-rise, clip-on-style bars. Taller riders may, however, find the distance down to the footpegs a bit cramped.

As for this 5-foot-10 seasoned GSX-R racer, I've grown to appreciate the virtues of a more relaxed sport-riding experience. Just as the latest technology often wins on the track, the Katana's long record of street versatility makes it a good candidate for the budget-conscious sportbike buyer. While it doesn't have the claws of a GSX-R750, it's certainly not a dog, just your friendly domesticated Kat.

Source: Cycle World