The 2022 Katana is looking better...

[pimpslayer]

Improved electronics and a slipper clutch, etc...

The Suzuki Katana Gets Sharpened For 2022

The Katana now gets a better electronics package, making its edge sharper.

www-hotcars-com.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[WarpSpeed]

They should have punched it out to 1100cc, just like they did with the Muth designed Katana back in the day. '

Or who makes a big bore kit for whatever K5/K6 series GSXR lump they based it on?

 

[GSXRTURBO1]

They should have punched it out to 1100cc, just like they did with the Muth designed Katana back in the day. '

Or who makes a big bore kit for whatever K5/K6 series GSXR lump they based it on?

Lotta K5/K6 based strokers out there making really good HP

 

[motorcyclemaniac]

Improved electronics and a slipper clutch, etc...

The Suzuki Katana Gets Sharpened For 2022

The Katana now gets a better electronics package, making its edge sharper.

www-hotcars-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Both New models look horrible!!

 

[fr0st]

Pretty pricy..

You get a last year tuono for less than that here

 

[Lord Flasheart]

I like the new Katana, it was on my shortlist. The design looks good but they really need to tidy up some of the busy aspects of the plastic.

 

[motorcyclemaniac]

I like the new Katana, it was on my shortlist. The design looks good but they really need to tidy up some of the busy aspects of the plastic.

To say the least.

 

[pimpslayer]

Pretty pricy..

You get a last year tuono for less than that here

There's 9 available at least on Cycle Trader. Maybe more in the US.

They would sell more Aprilias if they had more dealers. Nobody wants an Italian bike with a full electronics package when the nearest dealer is over 2 hours away. Which is a shame, the Tuono is a great bike.

I think the Kat looks hella better than the GXS bikes, or most of the other naked bikes from Japan. Barring a couple retros...
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[Stetson]

They should have punched it out to 1100cc, just like they did with the Muth designed Katana back in the day. '

Or who makes a big bore kit for whatever K5/K6 series GSXR lump they based it on?

Do you even Finbro, bro? Predator might make something that'll fit.

 

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[mike L]

I can't get around the chopped off back end that seems to be the way alot of new bikes are being made. Nope.

 

[scottcolbath]

I can't get around the chopped off back end that seems to be the way alot of new bikes are being made. Nope.

Maybe we can start a trend. Instead of "choppers", we will create "adders". Toss a real tail and fender on that bitch.

BTW, why not a modern Busa naked/standard bike?

S.C.

 

[BIggerDanno]

Still a can-o-tuna.

 

[pimpslayer]

Still a can-o-tuna.

No Danno, this is a can-o-tuna...

Interesting that in Yurrrupe it was only called the GXS600F or GXS750F, not a Katana. Guess they figured Americans were pretty shallow...
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[BIggerDanno]

Wasn't the tuna can a 1100?

 

[wormser77]

Got a buddy with a minty can o tuna 11.

 

[Bandit Man]

@E-Ticket hustled his 1100 around pretty well, 2 up. Can't beat the old bikes for reliability.

 

[RZ350]

I'll take a 2005 ZX-10R, that thing was a rocket....

 

[C. Dolan]

I like my 2020 model in the traditional silver color.

 

[rumble phish]

I like my 2020 model in the traditional silver color.
View attachment 100154

I wanna like it, but that tail section is butt-fucking-ugly. I hate the short tail, anime designs.

 

[C. Dolan]

I wanna like it, but that tail section is butt-fucking-ugly. I hate the short tail, anime designs.

The " Possum Scraper " is just weird enough for me to keep the bike bone stock.
Have plenty of other bikes to modify, but I tend to leave the retro or somewhat collectable bikes alone.

 

[wormser77]

I'll take a 2005 ZX-10R, that thing was a rocket....

View attachment 100153

I really miss mine

 

[BigGar]

I can't get around the chopped off back end that seems to be the way alot of new bikes are being made. Nope.

Especially with so much garbage perched in front of the steering head on that bike.
Design fail IMHO.

 

[pimpslayer]

I wanna like it, but that tail section is butt-fucking-ugly. I hate the short tail, anime designs.

It's not my favorite design feature, but by the time I take off the "possum scraper" (Thanks Chris ) and move the plate and turn signals up onto the tail, I think it would be a better looking bike.
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[pimpslayer]

Wasn't the tuna can a 1100?

The kettle bodied bikes you and I are talking about were 600/750 and an 1100. The 600/750 models had 17" wheels, the 1100 had fucked up 16" wheels on both ends.
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[rsh]

I'm really starting to like the Suzuki GSX S1000 GT +. All the reviews I've seen have been really positive. Need to head over to Suzuki of Van Nuys and check it out in person.

 

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[TR3B]

I really miss mineView attachment 100155

Please buy this so I don't.

2005 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R - MINT 024790 | MotoSport Hillsboro

MotoSport Hillsboro is a motorsports dealership located in Hillsboro, OR and near Portland, Beaverton, Tigard and Vancouver. We offer new & used motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and more from award-winning brands like Honda, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Sea-Doo and Can-Am. We also offer full...

www.motosporthillsboro.com

 

[C. Dolan]

I'm really starting to like the Suzuki GSX S1000 GT +. All the reviews I've seen have been really positive.

Need to head over to Suzuki of Van Nuys and check it out in person.

I have an Aprilia RS 660 LE aka " Stars and Stripes " that their delivery dept is bringing
down from Santa Monica.. I guess bike deliveries are a sideline

 

[Ninjaman12R]

Please buy this so I don't.

2005 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R - MINT 024790 | MotoSport Hillsboro

MotoSport Hillsboro is a motorsports dealership located in Hillsboro, OR and near Portland, Beaverton, Tigard and Vancouver. We offer new & used motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and more from award-winning brands like Honda, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Sea-Doo and Can-Am. We also offer full...

www.motosporthillsboro.com

Damn, strikes a cord.......I loved mine....

 

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[bombaybusa]

I have an Aprilia RS 660 LE aka " Stars and Stripes " that their delivery dept is bringing
down from Santa Monica.. I guess bike deliveries are a sideline
View attachment 102201

From Motoclub Victor

 

[C. Dolan]

From Motoclub Victor

Yep. Bike delivered last week.

 

[Kirk]

...ah, I think I'll stick to my MV Agusta F3 800, the last motorcycle designed by the late Massimo Tamburini, "the Michelangelo of motorcycles", in the proper Ago red over silver livery:



I purchased it new after touring the MV Agusta factory, which is located on the shores of Lake Varese in northern Italy.

 

[Kirk]

I have an Aprilia RS 660 LE aka " Stars and Stripes " that their delivery dept is bringing
down from Santa Monica.. I guess bike deliveries are a sideline
View attachment 102201

That looks like more fun than giving two toys to three kids...

 

[Kirk]

Especially with so much garbage perched in front of the steering head on that bike.
Design fail IMHO.

It's like phenolic origami...

 

[OMEGA]

I prefer the naked or sport tourer version, but that engine doesn’t need bigger slugs, we had them making 210hp in super stock spec on MR12 the only internal upgrade allowed was a skimmed head, rest was just intake and exhaust and proper mapping.

 

[rsh]

Suzuki of Van Nuys has a brand new 2020 Katana for $9499.00.
I still like the new Suzuki GSX S1000 GT+ better. It looks decent, has factory hard bags that will fit a full face helmet, comes with a factory quick shifter with auto blip plus its fast. Need to test ride

 

[Bandit Man]

Suzuki of Van Nuys has a brand new 2020 Katana for $9499.00.

After Dolan bought his there they went around the state and picked up 10 more of them.

I still like the Katana, even with the possum scraper.

 

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