Suzuki Rf900r vs Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rf900r vs Suzuki Gsx600f Katana. Suzuki Rf900r: 125 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Gsx600f Katana: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Rf900r
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
59 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 10,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Rf900r
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable all-rounder hiding in plain sight at bargain prices."
Pros
+Strong, characterful inline-four engine
+Excellent wind protection fairing
+Comfortable two-up capability
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly difficult
−Carb issues on neglected examples
−Heavy for its power class
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
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