2000 Suzuki Katana 600

primal · 05-23-2009, 02:19 PM

Here she is, fellas. Clickable thumbnails:

It has an aftermarket Wileyco exhaust. Never heard of them, but a few Google searches seem to suggest that while they're a cheaper exhaust, they're a good deal for the money.

primal · 05-23-2009, 02:39 PM

[youtube:1nlu5w49]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV05onlnLvQ[/youtube:1nlu5w49]

Water Warrior 2 · 05-23-2009, 07:33 PM

Wow! That is one really purty bike. Sounds good without being overly loud. Now just in case you forgot. Baby steps, baby steps.

primal · 05-23-2009, 07:40 PM

Yea. To be honest, it doesn't seem much more powerful than my KZ. Of course, I haven't really opened her up yet. But, the Kats only pull low 12s in the 1/4 mile, while the KZ550 pulls upper 12s. Either way, I'm not a squid. If I wanted speed, I would have just gone with a supersport. Went with the Kat because its a peppy bike without having more power than I realistically need. I'm looking forward to getting some ride time this coming week.

My Nelson-Rigg saddlebags look much better on this bike than my KZ, too.

Red_bike · 05-24-2009, 12:00 AM

Congratulations Primal on the new ride. I rode a Katana several years back and they are lots of fun. By the way, I lived in Lincoln Co most of my younger life and really miss those hills.

Duck

patrick_777 · 05-24-2009, 09:54 PM

Nice Can-o-tuna.

primal · 05-25-2009, 04:13 PM

I guess its good that I like tuna!

Red_bike · 05-26-2009, 09:17 AM

They are fun to ride but watch the speed, it will be there before you know it.

Duck

BusyWeb · 05-28-2009, 12:18 AM

Hi, Mr. Primal.
It looks great...
And, you know that BLUE runs faster.... ha ha ha
Sounds seems that bike is in good condtion.
Be careful with speed with it..

Blackbird · 05-28-2009, 01:11 PM

I agree with everyone else, be careful, drive using the 12 second rule. My XS650 is scary fast and I make a point to drive it like it's my GZ. Enjoy!

05-23-2009, 02:19 PM	#1
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	2000 Suzuki Katana 600 Here she is, fellas. Clickable thumbnails: It has an aftermarket Wileyco exhaust. Never heard of them, but a few Google searches seem to suggest that while they're a cheaper exhaust, they're a good deal for the money. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-23-2009, 02:39 PM	#2
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 [youtube:1nlu5w49]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV05onlnLvQ[/youtube:1nlu5w49]
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05-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 Wow! That is one really purty bike. Sounds good without being overly loud. Now just in case you forgot. Baby steps, baby steps. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-23-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 Yea. To be honest, it doesn't seem much more powerful than my KZ. Of course, I haven't really opened her up yet. But, the Kats only pull low 12s in the 1/4 mile, while the KZ550 pulls upper 12s. Either way, I'm not a squid. If I wanted speed, I would have just gone with a supersport. Went with the Kat because its a peppy bike without having more power than I realistically need. I'm looking forward to getting some ride time this coming week. My Nelson-Rigg saddlebags look much better on this bike than my KZ, too.
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05-24-2009, 12:00 AM	#5
Red_bike Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 41	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 Congratulations Primal on the new ride. I rode a Katana several years back and they are lots of fun. By the way, I lived in Lincoln Co most of my younger life and really miss those hills. Duck Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-24-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 Nice Can-o-tuna. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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05-25-2009, 04:13 PM	#7
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 I guess its good that I like tuna!
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05-26-2009, 09:17 AM	#8
Red_bike Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 41	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 They are fun to ride but watch the speed, it will be there before you know it. Duck
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05-28-2009, 12:18 AM	#9
BusyWeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 626	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 Hi, Mr. Primal. It looks great... And, you know that BLUE runs faster.... ha ha ha Sounds seems that bike is in good condtion. Be careful with speed with it.. __________________ BusyWeb
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05-28-2009, 01:11 PM	#10
Blackbird Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 80	Re: 2000 Suzuki Katana 600 I agree with everyone else, be careful, drive using the 12 second rule. My XS650 is scary fast and I make a point to drive it like it's my GZ. Enjoy!
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