Suzuki Katana 2026 Maintenance Schedule
The 2026 Suzuki Katana maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, air filter, general maintenance, valve clearance, spark plugs, coolant, tires, drive chain maintenance and brake fluid. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Suzuki Motorcycles Australia official owner's-manuals portal, "KATANA 2026 - Owners Manual" PDF (99011-07L52-01A_KATANA_M2, 177 pages): suzukimotorcycles.com.au
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Replace engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 24,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter element. |
| Air cleaner element service | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 36,000 km | Easy | Inspect and clean air cleaner element every 12000 km; replace element at 36000 km. |
| Exhaust pipe and muffler bolts torque check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to spec. |
| Exhaust control valve inspection | Every 24,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect exhaust control valve (SET actuator) operation. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearances. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Fuel hose inspection | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose for cracks, damage, or leaks; replace on a fixed time schedule regardless of mileage. |
| Throttle bore cleaning | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Clean throttle body bores. |
| Throttle valve synchronization | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Synchronize throttle valves across cylinders. |
| Engine coolant replacement | Replace every 48,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Replace factory-fill SUZUKI SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT (Blue) every 4 years or 48000 km. |
| Radiator hose inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect radiator hoses for cracks, leaks, and secure clamping. |
| Clutch cable play inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and adjust clutch cable play (cable-actuated clutch). |
| Tire inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire pressure and tread depth. |
| Steering inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect steering head bearings for play and smooth operation. |
| Front fork inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect front fork operation, oil leakage, and damping. |
| Rear suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect rear shock absorber and linkage operation. |
| Chassis bolts and nuts torque check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Tighten chassis bolts and nuts to spec. |
| General lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Lubricate pivot points, stands, and cables per the lubrication chart. |
| Evaporative emission control system inspection | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system, if equipped. |
| PAIR (air supply) system inspection | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Inspect PAIR (Pulsed-air Injection) air supply system, if equipped. |
| Drive chain cleaning, lubrication and slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Clean, lubricate, and check drive chain slack. |
| Brakes general inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brake system operation, pad wear, and ABS. |
| Brake fluid inspection and replacement | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid level and condition; replace fluid every 2 years. |
| Brake hose inspection | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses for cracks, damage, or leaks; replace on a fixed time schedule. |
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