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1990 GSX-1100 Katana, good or bad? Ride report?
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1990 GSX-1100 Katana, good or bad? Ride report?
Anybody currently own or previously own a 1998-1992 era Katana 1100? I have an opportunity to buy one, in pretty decent shape, runs good, for exactly $999 bucks. The owner wont budge on his price. The windshield even still goes up and down, has 5,900 original miles. I kinda figure even if I don't like it, I could still pass it on to the next guy without losing any money.Tags: None
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Originally posted by maicojoe View PostAnybody currently own or previously own a 1998-1992 era Katana 1100? I have an opportunity to buy one, in pretty decent shape, runs good, for exactly $999 bucks. The owner wont budge on his price. The windshield even still goes up and down, has 5,900 original miles. I kinda figure even if I don't like it, I could still pass it on to the next guy without losing any money.GSRick
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" The are pretty fast, basically early model Bandit engine with 100 less cc. I rode the one I bought around the neighborhood after I got it running again, I'd say it's pretty comfy, but that's what it's designed for, it's not a sportbike, it's a sport tourer.[/QUOTE]
The specs I see are that the Katana GSX1100F is way more potent engine wise than a Bandit 1200? 136 HP @ 9500 RPM for the Katana, versus 98 HP at the same 9500 RPM for the Bandit. The torque is a similar story, 82.6 lbs torque @ 7000 RPM for the Katana, versus 61.6 lbs torque at 4500 RPM for the Bandit..
1127cc for the Katana and the Bandit is listed at 1157cc
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Originally posted by maicojoe View Post
The specs I see are that the Katana GSX1100F is way more potent engine wise than a Bandit 1200? 136 HP @ 9500 RPM for the Katana, versus 98 HP at the same 9500 RPM for the Bandit. The torque is a similar story, 82.6 lbs torque @ 7000 RPM for the Katana, versus 61.6 lbs torque at 4500 RPM for the Bandit..
1127cc for the Katana and the Bandit is listed at 1157ccLast edited by gsrick; 08-01-2018, 08:47 PM.GSRick
No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
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Originally posted by gsrick View PostNever looked at the specs. Good to know. If I ever get my engine in my custom '82 1100E, I won't be afraid try to take on one of those Bandit boys.
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Originally posted by maicojoe View PostEspecially if you use a good pipe and bigger carbs. Any idea what your finished weight will be? I would think the Katana engine would be quite a bit lighter, and a 4-1 pipe, and some GSXR wheels, you might lose 100 # or so off of a stock 1982 GS1100E at about 550 pounds stock?GSRick
No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
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So many dumb questions…Like; The 69 Camaro SS, good or bad, ride report?
Just buy a damn bike and shut up already!!!"Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored
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