What model is my Suzuki?

vinnyvangough · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

Hey guys.

New here, well been registered since 2009 but not been on.

Doing my Mod 2 in the next few weeks so going to use one of my Fathers vast collection of bikes.

A 1992 Suzuki GSX 600 F

Want to buy some bits to give it a full service and oil change etc, but some have been telling me that it's a Katana model, others a Jap import and others a UK standard model.

Problem being they can't tell me the differences.

Do you guys have any ideas?

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Fisty · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Karma :

Looks the same as the UK 1992 one I had for a short time, bar from the gash paint job.
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

It's a GSX600F. In America, probably other countries too it's called a Katana but we wouldn't suffer that over here in deference to the proper Katana

Just call it a teapot and everyone will know what you mean Smile

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vinnyvangough · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

Cheers.

Just wanna service it and get it ready to go.

Hoping to keep it for 12 months and then buy something a little newer.
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nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

Yeah, the American market has a habit of tarring multiple different models with the same name - see the endless list of Kawasakis with the 'Ninja' title on the US market for examples.

It's a teapot, no question.

The engine in those is pretty robust, although the suspension and brakes won't be amazing if left as stock.
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Boxing · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2012 Karma :

How come it has the spray job like that and different font on the front panels and tank? Has it been involved in an accident at some point in its life? Thinking

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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Oil and filter, new front pads and a bleed through, ride it then discard it.

Paddy is only being derisive about it's value because he has a semi looking at it and will make you a knock down offer to buy it soon Thumbs Up

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vinnyvangough · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

Lol.

I know the sort of bike I'm after. Ideally want a GSXR1000 but not just yet.

I may as well work my way through some of the cheaper fun bikes I can nab from Father's collection.

Just a few of the collection
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