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2005 Kawasaki Ninja 500R vs. 2005 Suzuki Katana 600 Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 500R vs 2005 Suzuki Katana 600. The 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 500R has an MSRP of $4,999, while the 2005 Suzuki Katana 600 has an MSRP of $6,399.
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KEY FACTS |
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Manufacturer |
Kawasaki
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Suzuki
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Model |
Ninja
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Katana
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Year |
2005
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2005
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Class |
Sport
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Sport
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Country of Origin |
Japan
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Japan
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MSRP |
$4,999
PRICE QUOTE
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$6,399
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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Warranty |
12 months |
12 months |
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Engine |
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Cylinders |
2 |
4 |
Compression Ratio |
10.8:1 |
11.3:1 |
Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
Displacement (cc) |
498 |
600 |
Valve Configuration |
DOHC |
DOHC |
Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
Cooling |
Liquid / Air |
Air / Oil |
Engine Type |
Parallel Twin |
Horizontal In-line |
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Seat Specifications |
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Number Of Seats |
2 |
2 |
Seat Height (in) |
30.5 |
30.9 |
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Front Suspension |
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Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.5 |
1.6 |
Front Travel (in) |
5.1 |
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Front Suspension Type |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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Rear Travel (in) |
3.9 |
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Rear Suspension Brand Name |
UNI-TRAK |
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Rear Suspension Type |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
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Dimensions |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
4.7 |
4.7 |
Trail (in) |
3.6 |
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Width (in) |
27.6 |
29.7 |
Wheelbase (in) |
56.5 |
57.9 |
Length (in) |
82.5 |
84.3 |
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Capacities |
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Fuel Capacity (gal) |
4.8 |
5.3 |
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Misc |
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Major Revision Year |
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Year |
2005 |
2005 |
Manufacturer Country |
Japan |
Japan |
Generic Type (Primary) |
Sport |
Sport |
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Weight |
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Dry Weight (lbs) |
388 |
458 |
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Transmission |
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Number Of Speeds |
6 |
6 |
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Chain |
Chain |
Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
Reverse |
No |
No |
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Brakes |
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Rear Brake Type |
Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
Front Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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Tires |
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Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
130/70 R17 |
150/70 ZR17 |
Front Tire (Full Spec) |
110/70 R17 |
120/70 ZR17 |
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2005 Kawasaki Ninja 500R vs 2005 Suzuki Katana 600