Official Katana Picture Thread

[John Kat]

That appears to be a 1150 motor, which buzzes noticeably more than a 1100. What do they call them in Europe GSX?

Not sure over there, but over here all the 1150's came with rubber mounts to quell the buzzing.

When I transplanted my 1150 engine into my '83 Kat frame, I rode for awhile like this noticing the excessive buzzing through pegs, bars, everywhere basically. I had a local machine shop graft the rubber mounts onto the stock brackets.

Supposedly it comes from bigger wristpins than the 1100 used.

I also have an 1150 motor on one of my Kat's but I'm not sure it vibrates much more than my 1100?

[Pedda]

That appears to be a 1150 motor, which buzzes noticeably more than a 1100. What do they call them in Europe GSX?

Not sure over there, but over here all the 1150's came with rubber mounts to quell the buzzing.

When I transplanted my 1150 engine into my '83 Kat frame, I rode for awhile like this noticing the excessive buzzing through pegs, bars, everywhere basically. I had a local machine shop graft the rubber mounts onto the stock brackets.

Supposedly it comes from bigger wristpins than the 1100 used.

They are called GSX 1135 over here. Never new they were fitted with rubber mounts. The stocker I butchered for that project did not have any, so we found another difference between the markets.

[SweetP]

Nice article on the Katana,

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/mc_100/122_1212_thirty_years_of_the_original_suzuki_katana/viewall.html

Hope this thread works for all you Kat lovers/owners out there!
I met Ken awhile back, purchased a 550 roller from him, and other parts in the past, and have seen the collection...very nice indeed!

[viperg]

My Kat 1000SZ at the lake


Down on the farm


2012 Moto GP Indianapolis Cycle World Rolling Concours placed 2nd in Modern Classic Class


Moto GP Staging with my Modded Water Buffalo

[Guest]

Very nice effort Viperg! Love it!

[solo suzuki]

love the kat , but how cool is that buffalo ! :-)

[drivera84]

dude I want a kat! I would definately buy me one before any new bike!!

Ive never seen one down here though...

[viperg]

love the kat , but how cool is that buffalo ! :-)

Thanks! The Kat is my passion and the Buffalo is my addiction! For me a stock Katana is sublime and ultra rare. The Buffalo represents everything I would like to modify on the Big Kat but will NOT in the pursuit of purity/originality. The modified GT 750 is a RIOT to ride and own! A stock Katana is elegant in my eyes and pride in ownership is off the charts. I love all Vintage Katanas but covet the ones most original as they are the most rare. The Katanas represented here are fantastic modified and original! Thanks, Viper

[SweetP]

Very nice Vipe...very nice indeed! And coudn't agree more on your sentiments about the Kat's!

[Sadsak]

Once upon a time:

[pontiacstogo]

Thought I'd posted a picture of mine already in this thread, but I guess not .

My GS1000SZ;

[viperg]

Once upon a time:

I really dig a well travelled Vintage Kat like yours. I love to see these bikes put to use, on the road, going places and hauling stuff.

[viperg]

Some pics of my Kat saddled up this summer at Mid-Ohio with my Son and his Triumph Super III.

[Guest]

I also really need to get a Kat... I'll get there one day!

[Carter Turk]

Eastern Washington at a friends cabin on my way to Michigan.


Garage shot