650 Twin VS 600?

[Boomba]

I was wondering what the main differences are between a 600 katana and an SV650 when it comes to performance what one is faster? What one would corrner better, seating position, ect...... Thanks.

[Wrider]

Well, they're both Suzukis for one, they're both sportbikes, but not supersports, but that's about where the similarities end.
1. Katana
It's called the GSX-600, Notice the similarity between that and GSX-600R? Same motor, same drivetrain, same everything except for plastics and seating position. It's fast, light, and too much for a beginner... Trust us on this!
2. SV650
It's a V-twin instead of an I-4 motor. This means that it produces a little less horsepower, but the same amount of torque. It's still a fast bike, better in the corners as it's lighter, and a grey-area beginner bike.

Basically, if you haven't ridden before, or only have limited experience, neither of those would really be a good beginner bike.
You might want to look into the Suzuki GS500, or the Kawasaki EX500 (500cc Ninja) Both of those are still sportbikes, both will do upwards of 120, and both will still out-accelerate most cars on the road!
Wrider

[RideYourRide]

1. Katana
It's called the GSX-600, Notice the similarity between that and GSX-600R? Same motor, same drivetrain, same everything except for plastics and seating position. It's fast, light, and too much for a beginner... Trust us on this!

If by the same you mean totally different, then you're right. I'm not gonna write a book about it but the Katana is like 100 pounds heavier then a GSX-R600 and runs on a totally different motor, chassis, suspension, etc. Only the alphabet soup is similar.

however:

Basically, if you haven't ridden before, or only have limited experience, neither of those would really be a good beginner bike.
You might want to look into the Suzuki GS500, or the Kawasaki EX500 (500cc Ninja) Both of those are still sportbikes, both will do upwards of 120, and both will still out-accelerate most cars on the road!
Wrider

That's still true.

edited to add: I will also say that a katana 600 is probably no more outrageous then an SV or 650R and would most likely be fine for a second bike in most cases.