Did Suzuki stop making the Katana?
As we mentioned earlier, the Katana was discontinued in 2006 and picked back up in 2019 for the 2020 model year. The 2020 version does ‘heat’ things up a bit. According to Top Speed, the new Katana is much sportier than other bikes in the Suzuki GSX-S1000 line.
How much horsepower does a Suzuki Katana 750 have?
The KATANA is powered by a 147-horsepower (110-kilowat) powerplant developed from the legendary 2005-2008 GSX-R1000 engine architecture.
What CC is a katana?
The Katana name was later applied to a range of in-house styled sport touring motorcycles in North America through the 2006 model year and, starting at the turn of the millennium, a line of 50 cc scooters in Europe….Suzuki Katana.
| Suzuki GSX1100S Katana | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Production | 1981–2006 2019–present |
| Class | Sports |
How much horsepower does a 2020 Suzuki Katana have?
2020 Suzuki Katana Drivetrain
| Engine: | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
|---|---|
| Power: | 147.5 hp (110 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque: | 79.66 lb-ft (108.0 Nm) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Fuel system: | Fuel injection with SDTV |
| Ignition system: | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
Is a Katana a sport bike?
The Suzuki Katana is a sports motorcycle sold between 1981 and 2006 and then since 2019. It was designed in 1979–1980 by Target Design of Germany for Suzuki.
What kind of bike is Suzuki Katana?
The Katana is based on the GSX-1000F naked bike, which itself is based on the popular GSX-R1000 sport bike. For the Katana, this means that it gets the GSX-F’s twin-spar aluminum frame, fully adjustable suspension and upright ergonomics — more on that later.
What is the difference between a GSXR and a Katana?
The Katana and GSX-S have noticeably different ergonomics, with the Katana feeling taller and broader than its brother. Both models use a Renthal tapered aluminum handlebar, though the Katana’s bend is higher and wider than that on the GSX-S. The result is a riding position more upright and roomy on the Katana.