Suzuki Katana Specifications

General Specifications

DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
Item	Specification
Overall length	2,110 mm (83.1 in) [600] 2,130 mm (83.9 in) [750]
Overall width	700 mm (27.6 in) [600] 730 mm (28.7 in) [750]
Overall height	1,145 mm(45.1 in) [600] 1,180 mm(46.5 in) [750]
Wheelbase	1,430 mm (57.1 in) [600] 1,470 mm (57.9 in) [750]
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	780 mm (30.7 in) [600] 790 mm (31.1 in) [750]
Dry mass 600 1988	195 kg (429 lbs) 198 kg (436 lbs) California
Dry mass 600 1989 - 1997	199 kg (438 lbs) 200 kg (440 lbs) California
Dry mass 750	212 kg (467 lbs) California 209 kg (461 lbs)
ENGINE
Type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, SACS, DOHC, TSCC
Number of Cylinders	4
Bore 600	62.6 mm (2.465 in)
Bore 750	73.0 mm (2.874 in)
Stroke 600	48.7 mm (1.917 in)
Stroke 750	44.72 mm (1.761 in)
Displacement 600	600 cc (36.6 cu. in)
Displacement 750	748 cc (45.6 cu. in)
Compression ratio 600	11.3: 1
Compression ratio 750	10.7:1
Carburetor type 600	BSR31SS (Four)
Carburetor type 750	BSR36SS (Four)
Air Filter	Polyester Fibre element
Starter system	Electric
Lubrication system	Wet sump
TRANSMISSION
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate type
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern	1-down, 5-up
Primary reduction ratio	1.725 (88/51) [600 1988 - 1991] 1.744 (75/43) [600 1992 - 1997] 1.681 (74/44) [750]
Final reduction ratio 600	3.285 (46/14) [1989 -1991] 3.214 (45/14) [1992 - 1997]
Final reduction ratio 750	3.133 (47/15)
Rear ratio 1st	3.083 (37/12)
2nd	2.062 (33/16)
3rd	1.647 (28/17)
4th	1.400 (28/20)
5th	1.227 (27/22)
6th	1.095 (23/21)
Chain	DAIDO D. I. D. 50VA2 112 links (600)
Chain	TAKASAGO RK50GSVZ2 118 links (750)
CHASSIS
Front suspension 600 1988	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, rebound damping
Front suspension 1989 - 1996	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 3-way damping adjustable
Front suspension 1997	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 4-way damping adjustable
Rear suspension 600 1988	Fully floating, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load 7-way adjustable, rebound damping force 3-way adjustable
Rear suspension 600 1989 - 1997	Fully floating, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load 7-way adjustable, rebound damping force 4-way adjustable
Rear suspension 750 1989	Fully floating, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load 7-way adjustable, rebound damping force 3-way adjustable
Rear suspension 750 1990 - 1997	Fully floating, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring pre-load, compression damping force 19-way adjustable, rebound 4-way adjustable
Steering angle	35 (600), 32 (750)
Caster 600	65° 20'
Caster 750	65°
Trail	101 mm (4.0 in) [750], 98 mm (3.86 in) [600]
Turning Radius	2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Front tire size.	110/80V17
Rear tire size	140/80 V17 (600), 150/70VB17 (750)
Front fork stroke 600	130 mm (5.1 in)
Front fork stroke 750	125 mm (4.9)
Rear wheel travel 600	135 mm (5.3 in)
Rear wheel travel 750	136 mm (5.4 in)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition type	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Ignition timing 600	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm 1988 - 1995
	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,200 rpm 1996
	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm 1997
	7° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm California 1988 - 1993
	4° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm California 1994 - 1995
	4° B.T.D.C. below 1,200 rpm California 1996 - 1997
Ignition timing 750	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm 5° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm California 1997
Spark plug	N.G.K.: DR8ES (600), N.G.K.: JR9C (750)
Battery 600	12V 28.8 kC (8 Ah)/10 HR
Battery 750	12 V 50.4 kC (14Ah)/10Ah
Generator	Three-phase A.C. generator
Main fuse	30 A (1988-1992), 25 A (1993-1997)
Fuses	10 A
Headlight	12 V 60/55 (HI/LO)
Parking light	12 V 4W (non U.S. models)
Turn signal light	12 V 21 W
Brake light/taillight	12 V 21/5 W
Speedometer light	12 V 3 W
Tachometer light.	12 V 3 W
Fuel meter light	12 V 1.7 W (750)
Neutral indicator light	12 V 3 W
High beam indicator light	12 V 1.4 W
Turn signal indicator light	12 V 1.4 Wx2
Oil pressure indicator light	12 V 1.7 W
License plate light.	12 V 5 W
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank, including reserve	20.0 L (5.3 US gal) 18 L (4.7 US gal) California
Reserve	5.0 L (1.1 US gal)
Engine oil, oil change	3.6 L (3.8 US qt)
oil and filter change	3,800 ml (4.0 US qt) [600], 3,900 ml (4.1 US qt) [750]
engine overhaul	5,000 ml (5.3 US qt) [600], 4,900 ml (5.2 US qt) [750]
Front fork oil 600 (each leg)	460 ml (15.5 US oz)
Front fork oil 750 (each leg)	491 ml (16.6 US oz)

Engine Specifications

Cylinder Head
ITEM		STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Valve diameter	IN. 600	23 (0.9)
	EX. 600	20 (0.8)
	IN. 750	28.3 (1.11)
	EX. 750	25 (0.98)
Valve Lift	IN.	8.2 mm (0.32)
Valve Lift	EX.	7.0 mm (0.28)
Valve clearance (when cold) Screw and lock nut type	IN.	0.10-0.15 (0.004-0.006)
	EX. 600	0.10-0.15 (0.004-0.006)
	EX. 750	0.18-0.23 (0.007-0.009)
Tappet clearance (when cold) Shim type 600 1992 - 1997	IN.	0.10-0.20 (0.004-0.008)
Tappet clearance (when cold) Shim type 600 1992 - 1997	EX.	0.15-0.25 (0.006-0.010)
Valve guide-to-valve stem clearance	IN.	0.020-0.047 (0.0008-0.0019)	0.35 (0.014)
	EX.	0.040-0.067 (0.0016-0.0026)	0.35 (0.014)
	EX. 600 92-97	0.030-0.057 (0.0012-0.0022)	0.35 (0.014)
Valve guide I.D.	IN. and EX.	5.000-5.012 (0.1969-0.1973)
Valve stem O.D.	IN.	4.965-4.980 (0.1955-0.1961)
	EX.	4.945-4.960 (0.1947-0.1953)
	EX. 600 92-97	4.955-4.970 (0.1950-0.1957)
Valve stem runout	IN. and EX.		0.05 (0.002)
Valve face thickness	IN. and EX.		0.5 (0.02)
Valve stem end length 600	IN. and EX.		2.5 (0.10)
Valve stem end length 750	IN. and EX.		2.3 (0.09)
Valve seat width	IN. and EX.	0.9-1.1 (0.035-0.043)
Valve head radial runout	IN. and EX.		0.03 (0.001)
Valve spring tension (IN. and EX.) 600 1988 - 1991	INNER	5.6-6.6 kg (12.3-14.6 lbs) at length 28 mm (1.10 in)
Valve spring tension (IN. and EX.) 600 1988 - 1991	OUTER	12.8-15.0 kg (28.2-33.1 lbs) at length 31.5 mm (1.24 in)
Valve spring tension (IN. and EX.) 600 1992 - 1997	INNER	5.3-6.5 kg (11.7-14.3 lbs) at length 31 mm (1.22 in)
Valve spring tension (IN. and EX.) 600 1992 - 1997	OUTER	13.1-15.1 kg (28.9-33.3 lbs) at length 34.5 mm (1.36 in)
Valve spring tension (IN. and EX.) 750	INNER	6.0-6.8 kg (13.2-15.0 lbs) at length 28 mm (1.10 in)
Valve spring tension (IN. and EX.) 750	OUTER	15.4-17.8 kg (34.0-39.2 lbs) at length 31.5 mm (1.24 in)
Valve spring free length 600 (IN. and EX.) 1988 - 1991	INNER		35.0 (1.38)
Valve spring free length 600 (IN. and EX.) 1988 - 1991	OUTER		38.4 (1.51)
Valve spring free length 600 (IN. and EX.) 1992 - 1997	INNER		39.1 (1.38)
Valve spring free length 600 (IN. and EX.) 1992 - 1997	OUTER		41.6 (1.64)
Valve spring free length 750 (IN. and EX.)	INNER		33.9 (1.33)
Valve spring free length 750 (IN. and EX.)	OUTER		37.3 (1.47)

ITEM		SPECIFICATION mm (in)	LIMIT
Cam height 600 1988 - 1991	IN.	33.617-33.657 (1.3235-1.3251)	33.320 (1.3118)
Cam height 600 1988 - 1991	EX.	32.882-32.922 (1.2946-1.2961)	32.590 (1.2831)
Cam height 600 1992 - 1993 US 49-State 1994 - 1997	IN.	33.632-33.688 (1.3241-1.3263)	33.330 (1.3122)
Cam height 600 1992 - 1993 US 49-State 1994 - 1997	EX.	32.902-32.958 (1.2954-1.2976)	32.600 (1.2835)
Cam height 600 California 1994 - 1997	IN.	33.442-33.498 (1.2772-1.2794)	32.150 (1.2657)
Cam height 600 California 1994 - 1997	EX.	32.182-32.238 (1.2670-1.2692)	31.980 (1.2555)
Cam height 750 1989 - 1995	IN.	32.66-32.71 (1.2858-1.2878)	33.300 (1.3110)
Cam height 750 1989 - 1995	EX.	32.882-32.922 (1.2946-1.2961)	32.590 (1.2831)
Cam height 750 1996 - 1997	IN.	33.600-33.644 (1.3228-1.3246)	33.300 (1.3110)
Cam height 750 1996 - 1997	EX.	32.890-32.934 (1.2949-1.2966)	32.590 (1.2831)
Camshaft journal oil clearance	IN. and EX.	0.032-0.066 (0.0013-0.0026)	0.150 (0.0059)
Camshaft journal holder I.D.	IN. and EX.	22.012-22.025 (0.8666-0.8671)
Camshaft journal O.D.	IN. and EX.	21.959-21.980 (0.8645-0.8654)
Camshaft runout	IN. and EX.		0.10 (0.004)
Cam chain 20-pitch length (21 pins)			158.0 (6.22)
Cam chain pin (at arrow "3")		21st pin (600, 1988-1995) (750)
Cam chain pin (at arrow "3")		24th pin (600, 1996-1997)
Rocker arm I.D.	IN. and EX.	12.000-12.018 (0.4724-0.4731)
Rocker arm shaft O.D.	IN. and EX.	11.973-11.984 (0.4714-0.4718)
Cylinder head distortion			0.20 (0.008)

Cylinder and Piston
ITEM		STANDARD mm (in)		LIMIT
Compression pressure		1,000-1,500 kPa (142-213 psi)		800 kPa (114 psi)
Compression pressure difference				200 kPa (28 psi)
Piston-to-cylinder clearance 600		0.040-0.050 (0.0016-0.0020)		0.120 (0.0047)
Cylinder bore 600		62.600-62.615 (2.4646-2.4652)		62.690 (2.4681)
Cylinder bore 750		73.000-73.015 (2.8740-2.8746)		73.090 (2.8775)
Piston diameter 600	62.555-62.570 (2.4628-2.4634) Measure 15 (0.6) from the skirt end.			62.480 (2.4598)
Piston diameter 750	72.955-72.970 (2.8722-2.8728) Measure 15 (0.6) from the skirt end.			72.880 (2.8693)
Cylinder distortion				0.20 (0.008)
Piston ring free end gap 600	1st	R	Approx. 8.6 (0.34)	6.9 (0.27)
Piston ring free end gap 750		R	Approx. 8.2 (0.32)	6.6 (0.26)
Piston ring free end gap 600	2nd	RN	Approx. 6.7 (0.26)	5.4 (0.21)
Piston ring free end gap 750		RN	Approx. 6.9 (0.27)	5.5 (0.21)
Piston ring end gap 600	1st	0.1-0.3 (0.004-0.012)		0.7 (0.03)
	2nd 1988 - 1991	0.1-0.3 (0.004-0.012)		0.7 (0.03)
	2nd 1992 - 1997	0.3-0.5 (0.012-0.020)		0.7 (0.03)
Piston ring end gap 750	1st	0.10-0.25 (0.004-0.010)		0.5 (0.02)
	2nd	0.2-0.35 (0.008-0.014)		0.7 (0.03)

ITEM		STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Piston-ring-to-groove clearance	1st		0.180 (0.007)
	2nd 600		0.150 (0.006)
	2nd 750		0.180 (0.007)
Piston ring groove width	1st	0.81-0.83 (0.032-0.033)
	2nd 600	1.01-1.03 (0.032-0.033)
	2nd 750	0.81-0.83 (0.032-0.033)
	Oil 600	2.01 - 2.03 (0.079 - 0.080)
	Oil 750	1.51-1.53 (0.059-0.060)
Piston ring thickness	1st	0.77-0.79 (0.030-0.031)
	2nd 600	0.97-0.99 (0.038-0.039)
	2nd 750	0.77-0.79 (0.030-0.031)
Piston pin bore 600		18.002-18.008 (0.7087-0.7090)	18.030 (0.7098)
Piston pin bore 750		19.002-19.008 (0.7481-0.7483)	19.030 (0.7492)
Piston pin O.D. 600		17.996-18.000 (0.7085-0.7086)	17.980 (0.7079)
Piston pin O.D. 750		18.996-19.000 (0.7478-0.7480)	18.980 (0.7472)

Crank and Rod
ITEM	STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Conrod small end I.D. 600	18.010-18.018 (0.7091-0.7094)	18.040 (0.7102)
Conrod small end I.D. 750	19.010-19.018 (0.7484-0.7487)	19.040 (0.7496)
Conrod big end side clearance	0.10-0.20 (0.004-0.008)	0.30 (0.01)
Conrod big end width	20.95-21.00 (0.825-0.827)
Crank pin width	21.10-21.15 (0.831-0.833)
Conrod big end oil clearance	0.032-0.056 (0.0013-0.0022)	0.080 (0.0031)
Crank pin O.D. 600	33.976-34.000 (1.3376-1.3386)
Crank pin O.D. 750	35.976-36.00 (1.4163-1.4173)
Crankshaft journal oil clearance	0.020-0.044 (0.0008-0.0017)	0.080 (0.0031)
Crankshaft journal O.D. 600	31.976-32.000 (1.2589-1.2598)
Crankshaft journal O.D. 750	35.976-36.000 (1.4163-1.4173)
Crankshaft thrust clearance 600	0.04-0.09 (0.002-0.004)
Crankshaft thrust clearance 750	0.05-0.13 (0.002-0.005)
Crankshaft right thrust bearing clearance 750	2.42-2.44 (0.095 - 0.096)
Crankshaft left thrust bearing clearance 750	2.36-2.48 (0.093-0.098)
Crankshaft journal width 600	24.00-24.05 (0.945-0.947)
Crankshaft runout		0.05 (0.002)

Oil Pump
ITEM	STANDARD
Oil pump reduction ratio 600 1988 - 1991	1.877 (88/51 X 37/34)
Oil pump reduction ratio 600 1992 - 1997	1.898 (75/43 X 37/34)
Oil pump reduction ratio 750	1.954 (74/44 X 43/37)
Oil pressure (at 60°C, 140°F)	Above 300 kPa (43 psi) Below 600 kPa (85 psi) at 3000 rpm.

Clutch 600
ITEM	STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Clutch cable play	4 (0.16)
Clutch release screw	1/2 - 1/4 turn back
Clutch drive plate thickness 1988 - 1991	2.65-2.95 (0.104-0.116)	2.35 (0.103)
Clutch drive plate thickness 1992 - 1997	2.12-2.28 (0.083-0.090)	1.72 (0.068)
Clutch drive plate tang 1988-1991	15.8-16.0 (0.622-0.630)	15.0 (0.591)
Clutch drive plate distortion		0.10 (0.004)
Clutch spring free length 1988 - 1991		33.0 (1.30)
Clutch spring free length 1992 - 1997		47.5 (1.87)

Clutch 750
ITEM		STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Clutch lever play		10 - 15 (0.4 - 0.28)
Clutch drive plate thickness	No.1	2.12-2.28 (0.083-0.090)	1.82 (0.072)
Clutch drive plate thickness	No.2	2.12-2.28 (0.083-0.090)	1.82 (0.072)
Wave height	No.2	0.15-0.40 (0.006-0.016)
Clutch drive plate distortion			0.10 (0.004)
Clutch spring free length			38.1 (1.50)

Transmission
ITEM			STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Primary reduction ratio		600 1988-1991	1.725 (88/51)
		600 1992-1997	1.744 (75/43)
		750	1.681 (74/44)
Final reduction ratio 600		1989 -1991	3.285 (46/14)
Final reduction ratio 600		1992 - 1997	3.214 (45/14)
Final reduction ratio 750			3.133 (47/15)
Gear ratios	1st (low)		3.083(37/12)
	2nd		2.062(33/16)
	3rd		1.647(28/17)
	4th		1.400 (28/20)
	5th		1.227 (27/22)
	6th (top)		1.095(23/21)
Gearshift fork-to-fork groove clearance		No.1, No.2 and No.3.	0.1-0.3 (0.004-0.012)	0.50 (0.020)
Gearshift fork groove width		No.1 and No.3	4.8-4.9 (0.189-0.193)
Gearshift fork groove width		No.2	5.0-5.1 (0.197-0.201)
Gearshift fork thickness		No.1 and No.3	4.6-4.7 (0.181-0.185)
Gearshift fork thickness		No.2	4.8-4.9 (0.189-0.193)
Drive chain slack 600			25-35 (0.984-1.379)
Drive chain slack 750			30-40 (1.2-1.6)
Gearshift lever height 600			54 (2.1)
Gearshift lever height 750			55 (2.17)
Drive chain 20 links (21 pins)				319.4 (12.57)

Chain	DAIDO D. I. D. 50VA2 112 links (600)
	TAKASAGO RK50GSVZ2 118 links (750)

Carburetor Specifications

ITEM	SPECIFICATION
Carburetor type 600 1988	BST31SS
Carburetor type 600 1989 - 1997	BST33SS
Carburetor type 750	BST36SS
Bore size 600 1988	31.0 mm
Bore size 600 1989 - 1997	33.0 mm
Bore size 750	36.0 mm
I.D. No. 600 US 49-state 1988	19C10
I.D. No. 600 California 1988	19C20
I.D. No. 600 US 49-state 1989	43C10
I.D. No. 600 California 1989	43C20
I.D. No. 600 US 49-state 1990 - 1997	44C10
I.D. No. 600 California 1990 - 1993	44C20
I.D. No. 600 California 1994 - 1997	44CA
I.D. No. 750 US 49-state	20C30
I.D. No. 750 California 1989 - 1996	20C40
I.D. No. 750 California 1997	20CH
Idle rpm 600	1300 ± 100 rpm
Idle rpm 750	1100 ± 100 rpm
Float height	14.6 ± 1 mm (0.57 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet 600 1988 - 1989	Nos. 1 and 4: #137.5 Nos. 2 and 3: #135
Main jet 600 1990 - 1997	#112.5
Main jet 750	#105
Main jet 750 California	Nos. 1, 2 and 4 #105, No. 3
Main air jet 600 1988 - 1989	1.0 mm
Main air jet 600 1990 - 1996	0.5 mm
Main air jet 750	0.5 mm
Jet needle 600 1988 - 1989	4CZ-4-1
Jet needle 600 California 1988 - 1989	4CZ-5-1
Jet needle 600 1990 - 1997	5F104
Jet needle 600 California 1990 - 1993	5F105
Jet needle 600 California 1994 - 1997	5F11
Jet needle 750	5EZ61-3rd
Jet needle 750 California	5EZ63
Needle jet 600 1988 - 1989	P-8
Needle jet 600 1990 - 1996	P-2
Needle jet 600 1997	P-2M
Needle jet 750	Y-1
Pilot jet 600	# 32.5
Pilot jet 600 California	# 37.5
Pilot jet 750	# 32.5
By-pass	0.8 mm x 3
Pilot outlet 600 1988 - 1989	0.7 mm
Pilot outlet 600 1990 - 1996	0.9 mm
Pilot outlet 750	0.9 mm
Valve seat 600 1988 - 1989	2.0 mm
Valve seat 600 1990 - 1996	2.3 mm
Valve seat 750	2.3 mm
Starter Jet 600 1988 - 1989	# 45
Starter Jet 600 1990 - 1996	# 35
Starter Jet 600 California 1994 - 1996	# 32.5
Starter Jet 750	# 37.5
Pilot air jet 600	# 150
Pilot air jet 600 California	# 155
Pilot air jet 750	1.3 mm
Pilot air jet 750 California	1.25 mm
Throttle cable free play	0.5 - 1.0 mm (0.02 - 0.04 in)

Electrical Specifications

Ignition timing 600	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm 1988 - 1995
	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,200 rpm 1996
	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm 1997
	7° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm California 1988 - 1993
	4° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm California 1994 - 1995
	4° B.T.D.C. below 1,200 rpm California 1996 - 1997
Ignition timing 750	13° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm
Ignition timing 750	5° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm California 1997
ITEM	SPECIFICATION
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Spark plug (N.G.K.)	DR8ES (600, 1988-1995) CR9EK (600, 1996-1997) JR9C (750)
Spark plug (N.G.K.)	Gap .6-.7 mm (.024-.028 in)
Spark performance	Over 8 (0.3) at 1 atm.
Pickup coil resistance	Approx. 135-200 Ω
Ignition coil resistance	Primary ~ 2-4 Ω
	Secondary ~ 30-40 kΩ (600 1988 - 1989, 1991 - 1997)
	Secondary ~ 12-18 kΩ (600 1990)
	Secondary ~ 12-18 kΩ (750)
Generator (DENSO)	Slip ring O.D. Limit: 14.0 mm (0.55 in) Brush length Limit: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Regulated voltage	13.5 V at 5 000 rpm
Starter relay resistance	3-5 Ω
Battery Type designation	YB10L-B2 (600) YB14L-B2 (750)
Capacity 600	12 V 39.6 kC (11Ah)/10HR
Capacity 750	12 V 50.4 kC (14Ah)/10Ah
Standard electrolyte S.G. at 20°C (68°F)	1.320 (1988 - 1989) 1.28 (1990 - 1997)
Fuses
Headlight	10 A
Turn signal	10 A
Ignition	10 A
Taillight	10 A

Main fuse	30 A (1988-1992), 25 A (1993-1997)
Headlight	12 V 60/55 (HI/LO)
Parking light	12 V 4W (non U.S. models)
Turn signal light	12 V 21 W
Brake light/taillight	12 V 21/5 W
Speedometer light	12 V 3 W
Tachometer light.	12 V 3 W
Fuel meter light	12 V 1.7 W (750)
Neutral indicator light	12 V 3 W
High beam indicator light	12 V 1.4 W
Turn signal indicator light	12 V 1.4 Wx2
Oil pressure indicator light	12 V 1.7 W
License plate light.	12 V 5 W

Brake, Wheel, Tires and Suspension Specifications

ITEM		STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Rear brake pedal height		45 (1.8)
Brake disc thickness	Front	4.5 ± 0.2 (0.177 ± 0.008)	4.0 (0.15)
Brake disc thickness	Rear	6.0 ± 0.2 (0.236 ± 0.008)	5.5 (0.22)
Brake disc runout			0.30 (0.012)
Master cylinder bore	Front 600	15.870 - 15.913 (0.6248 - 0.6242)
	Front 750	14.000-14.043 (0.5512-0.5529)
	Rear	12.700-12.743 (0.5000-0.5017)
Master cylinder piston diameter	Front 600	15.827 - 15.854 (0.6231 - 0.6242)
	Front 750	13.957-13.984 (0.5495-0.5506)
	Rear	12.657-12.684 (0.4983-0.4994)
Brake caliper cylinder bore	Front 600 1988	32.030-32.106 (1.2610-1.2640)
	Front 600 1989-1997	27.000 - 27.076 (1.0630-1.0660)
	Front 750	27.000 - 27.076 (1.0630-1.0660)
	Rear	38.180-38.256 (1.5031-1.5061)
Brake caliper piston diameter	Front 600	31.995-32.000 (1.2596-1.2598)
	Front 750	26.920- 26.970 (1.0598-1.0618)
	Rear	38.098-38.148 (1.5000-1.5019)
Wheel rim runout	Axial		2.0 (0.08)
Wheel rim runout	Radial		2.0 (0.08)
Wheel axle runout	Front		0.25 (0.010)
Wheel axle runout	Rear		0.25 (0.010)
Tire tread depth	Front		1.6 (0.06)
Tire tread depth	Rear		2.0 (0.08)

Suspension
ITEM	STANDARD mm (in)	LIMIT
Front fork stroke (600)	130 (5.1)
Front fork stroke (750)	125 (4.92)
Front fork spring free length (600) 1988		361 (14.2)
Front fork spring free length (600) 1989 - 1996		299.4 (11.7)
Front fork spring free length (600) 1997		308 (12.1)
Front fork spring free length (750) 1989 - 1996		411.9 (16.2)
Front fork spring free length (750) 1997		318 (12.5)
Fork oil capacity (600) 1988	460 ml (15.5 US oz)
Fork oil capacity (600) 1989 - 1996	478 ml (16.1 US oz)
Fork oil capacity (600 and 750) 1997	505 ml (17.1 US oz)
Fork oil capacity (750) 1989 - 1996	491 ml (16.6 US oz)
Front fork oil level (600) 1988	134 (5.28)
Front fork oil level (600) 1989 - 1996	100 (3.93)
Front fork oil level (600) 1997	97.3 (3.83)
Front fork oil level (750)	136 (5.35)
Rear wheel travel (600)	135 (5.31)
Rear wheel travel (750)	136 (5.35)
Swingarm pivot shaft runout		0.3 (0.01)

Tires
COLD INFLATION	SOLO RIDING			DUAL RIDING
TIRE PRESSURE	kPa	kg/cm2	psi	kPa	kg/cm2	psi
FRONT (600)	225	2.25	33	225	2.25	33
REAR (600)	250	2.50	36	250	2.50	36
FRONT (750)	250	2.50	36	250	2.50	36
REAR (750)	250	2.50	36	290	2.90	42

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