The front brakes originally employed on the 1996 Suzuki Katana are dual, 285 mm, two-piston caliper disc brakes. The rear brakes on the motorcycle are single, 240 mm, two-piston caliper disc brakes.
In 1996, the Suzuki Katana employed a 599 cc engine. The four-stroke engine had a power output in the range of 86 horsepower and produced 44.1 foot-pounds of torque, according to Motor Bikes. Bore and stroke on this vehicle are 62.6-by-48.7 mm and the compression ratio is 11.3:1.
The bike was produced with a six-speed transmission. The fuel tank on the 1996 Suzuki Katana could hold a maximum 5.3 gallons. The bike shipped at a total weight of 443.1 lbs. and featured a wheelbase of 57.9 inches. Bike operators sit 30.9 inches above the ground.