Still got my 84 1100 with EF motor, 89 GSXR1100 wheels, brakes and forks, but twin shock still. Had it since 91 and it was a major part of me for quite a while, you could stretch its legs and cruise at high speed and life was great. Nowadays I can't and i'm no cruiser but I still love the bike.
The Katana was not designed by Hans Muth but by the Target Design Team which Muth was part of at the time. The other members where Hans Georg Kartsen and Jan Feldstrom. It has been claimed that Muth had very little to do with the actual design process and that he more or less was the sales rep of the outfit. He left soon after with no apreciable change in Target´s design approach. Muth did however work for Suzuki on later, much less original, Katana labeled models but probably more as a style consultant then an actual designer. Target still exits under the leadership of Karsten. If anybody can claim to be a single author of the design his role seems the most established.
The SX model was the nicest model with blue on silver and the black engine, it came out in 1983, I was 14 and remember been mesmerised by its beauty, and in 2nd position was the fuel injected Kawasaki Gpz 1100.
I had one from 1982 to 1986, vibration a 5900 rpm and shoulders ached on journeys of more than 2 hours. Glad I sold it and wish I had invented ebay, facebook, Amazon etc.
I had one given to me by my mates dad that was sitting in the back of his garage with a tarp over it,back in 1989 it was the first 82 model his dad knew how much I loved road bikes by watching the 500gp back then watching doohan v Gardiner on the rothman hondas....I stripped it back to bare frame and electrics and gave it a full rebuilt.....I even outsourced full original fairings from the bells angels who had a wreckers back then.....I never seen another set of fairings again,they were even painted in the original silver.....factory so suzuki did make them,they must of been optional that no one bought,I'm from Australia wen I finished it I sold it for 4000 dollars....God who knew,I used the money to buy a 91rgv 250 cause I was getting my learners.....I did rack up an odd 10000 kms on it unregistered and unlicensed so I did get to enjoi it......
200mph Hayabusa should have been the next Katana. I personally wish the Blackbird hunting Perigrine Falcon, i.e. the Hayabusa, was the bike on which the Katana name should have been resurrected but unfortunately the name was used on all sorts of "far lesser" engineering in the '80's & later after Suzuki US attempted to shift some of their ugly styled machines while following the successful Kawasaki Ninja nomenclature, thus making a farce of the "fastest bike of the time" category. I have a GSX1100SD & still have several, no many decent Ninja models (900R x 5, 900RX x2, 1000RX, ZX10b1, 2&3, Zx12r a GPZ600R, ZX10R, & ZX6R amongst other bikes, enjoyment investment & pension replacements after losing everything in 2007 financial crash) but even Kawasaki are guilty now of insulting great names & models with lacklustre Plain-Jane bikes. By all means use great names in lower cc categories but ensure they are top class sports bikes in that category & stop degrading the name. To manufacturers: "Please refrain from insulting owners by selling Grandma's pram with the same badge as iconic leaders.... ...its embarrassing, insulting & you are treating your fans as fools!" The Katana name should only have been given to sports class leaders so how about the final genuine 200mph+ Suzuki being named the HAYABUSA KATANA, before retiring both names for prosperity?
I used to ride this bike years ago. Nice with a 4in1 from Bimota and a divine sound. In its time this was the non plus ultra. Every 2000 kilometers a new rear tire so much power had the. Here in Germany I have seen them only in silver and bench two-tone. The difference to the 750 there was the seat in one color.
Great looking design, but a long wheel base, and they never could get them to handle. The Honda interceptor blew it away, for handling, ride ability and real world performance.
Wayback then the long wheelbase was the only way of controlling top speed wandering, achieving it on the Kat was worrying but the Honda, being specifically made for tracksuccess & despite costing a huge amount more for all its track technology (as with RC30, RC45 as opposed to their equivalent road bias & excellent VFR750 - remember Ron Haslam racing the VFR) was nigh on suicidal when using top speed potential. With factory backing & the cost, it was no wonder the CB1100R had more track success, Suzuki produced the GSX750 at a similar price to the VFR, Honda's RVFs cost at least 50% more so owners would have expected it to perform better but check out which bike has most success & figure out which truly was best for the public buyer...
if the originator of this video is such an expert on the 1100 kat, why is the bike being assembled at the beginning of it not an 1100, but the 1990's japanese home market 400 katana?
As far as I know, there was no 19 inch rear wheel on any modern production motorcycle ever. Biggest supported is 18 inch rear. There are physics involved. But I'm not going scientifical...
Don God You're right. Actually, 19 inch wheels and tires are not good for motorcycle rears. Many reasons are involved, one of them is suspension geometry...
why? Bike was pretty cool for its time. I remember seeing my first one and thought it was wicked. The GSXR's came out and everyone forgot about it but in 82-83 it was pretty bad ass
This was my Bike when 19th yrs old in 82, best memorable bike I've owned over the course of 40 yrs....and many bikes!
Still got my 84 1100 with EF motor, 89 GSXR1100 wheels, brakes and forks, but twin shock still. Had it since 91 and it was a major part of me for quite a while, you could stretch its legs and cruise at high speed and life was great. Nowadays I can't and i'm no cruiser but I still love the bike.
This was the first superbike I remember seeing as a kid, the early 80's had some cool bikes like this and the Ninja 900.
The Katana was not designed by Hans Muth but by the Target Design Team which Muth was part of at the time. The other members where Hans Georg Kartsen and Jan Feldstrom. It has been claimed that Muth had very little to do with the actual design process and that he more or less was the sales rep of the outfit. He left soon after with no apreciable change in Target´s design approach. Muth did however work for Suzuki on later, much less original, Katana labeled models but probably more as a style consultant then an actual designer. Target still exits under the leadership of Karsten. If anybody can claim to be a single author of the design his role seems the most established.
I owned one for several years and my triceps would ache after an hour plus they vibrate at 5900 rpm through the bars.
fantastic motorcycle more katanas please Suzuki.
The SX model was the nicest model with blue on silver and the black engine, it came out in 1983, I was 14 and remember been mesmerised by its beauty, and in 2nd position was the fuel injected Kawasaki Gpz 1100.
I would love a 250 or 400 with a pop up light that would make my day
I had one from 1982 to 1986, vibration a 5900 rpm and shoulders ached on journeys of more than 2 hours. Glad I sold it and wish I had invented ebay, facebook, Amazon etc.
Classic designs always look radical
I had one given to me by my mates dad that was sitting in the back of his garage with a tarp over it,back in 1989 it was the first 82 model his dad knew how much I loved road bikes by watching the 500gp back then watching doohan v Gardiner on the rothman hondas....I stripped it back to bare frame and electrics and gave it a full rebuilt.....I even outsourced full original fairings from the bells angels who had a wreckers back then.....I never seen another set of fairings again,they were even painted in the original silver.....factory so suzuki did make them,they must of been optional that no one bought,I'm from Australia wen I finished it I sold it for 4000 dollars....God who knew,I used the money to buy a 91rgv 250 cause I was getting my learners.....I did rack up an odd 10000 kms on it unregistered and unlicensed so I did get to enjoi it......
whats the name of the show at 4:25
New Zealand and South Africa got the fastest ones 120hp wire wheels and 32mm round slide carbs.one rough one sold for$25000nzd
The SXZ 1100 with wire wheels
There were a couple more, de- contented smaller models too, back in the day, US market, anyway. And I am NOT talking about the jelly bean Kan-o-tunas.
It was a dream when it coming out
i think with the new katana suzuki did everything right. its the nostalgic look but better... i really want one
200mph Hayabusa should have been the next Katana.
I personally wish the Blackbird hunting Perigrine Falcon, i.e. the Hayabusa, was the bike on which the Katana name should have been resurrected but unfortunately the name was used on all sorts of "far lesser" engineering in the '80's & later after Suzuki US attempted to shift some of their ugly styled machines while following the successful Kawasaki Ninja nomenclature, thus making a farce of the "fastest bike of the time" category.
I have a GSX1100SD & still have several, no many decent Ninja models (900R x 5, 900RX x2, 1000RX, ZX10b1, 2&3, Zx12r a GPZ600R, ZX10R, & ZX6R amongst other bikes, enjoyment investment & pension replacements after losing everything in 2007 financial crash) but even Kawasaki are guilty now of insulting great names & models with lacklustre Plain-Jane bikes.
By all means use great names in lower cc categories but ensure they are top class sports bikes in that category & stop degrading the name.
To manufacturers:
"Please refrain from insulting owners by selling Grandma's pram with the same badge as iconic leaders....
...its embarrassing, insulting & you are treating your fans as fools!"
The Katana name should only have been given to sports class leaders so how about the final genuine 200mph+ Suzuki being named the
HAYABUSA KATANA,
before retiring both names for prosperity?
I used to ride this bike years ago. Nice with a 4in1 from Bimota and a divine sound. In its time this was the non plus ultra. Every 2000 kilometers a new rear tire so much power had the. Here in Germany I have seen them only in silver and bench two-tone. The difference to the 750 there was the seat in one color.
Barber Motorsports museum has a beauty there.
Rin one of the main characters in the anime bakuon rides 2000 katana 400
Katana Katana Katanaaaaa
@@forkboy3309 just noticed that its not 2000 its a first dont know why I said 2000
I was never granted the chance to own one... But I still need one big time. That's for freaking sure.
Bardzo profesjonalnie zrobimy filmik przyjemnie było popatrzeć
The best thing since sliced bread 🍞
Why is there music from streets of rage on the Genesis?
I HAVE OWNED 3 GS 750,S 1 GSX750,1 GSX11OO, 1 KATANA 750,1KATANA 1000, 1GSXR600 K1,1GSXR750K4,MORE KATANAS PLEASE SUZUKI 1000CC,750CC,650CC KATANA FOREVER.
Which TV cartoon is it?
Check out the Bezi Katana
Yes
I'm sniffing at a restored 1100s but its 10k ...is it worth it 😳
👍👍 I like the video! Thanks!!! Please, more videos about Katana... 🙏
this is berserk eclipse ost
best bike i ever owned
I think they are a fantastic looking bike from my youth, but I heard they are not fantastic to ride on the road, because they are so uncomfortable.
Still a beautifull rocket
The Iconic Motorcycle.
Great looking design, but a long wheel base, and they never could get them to handle.
The Honda interceptor blew it away, for handling, ride ability and real world performance.
Wayback then the long wheelbase was the only way of controlling top speed wandering, achieving it on the Kat was worrying but the Honda, being specifically made for tracksuccess & despite costing a huge amount more for all its track technology (as with RC30, RC45 as opposed to their equivalent road bias & excellent VFR750 - remember Ron Haslam racing the VFR) was nigh on suicidal when using top speed potential.
With factory backing & the cost, it was no wonder the CB1100R had more track success, Suzuki produced the GSX750 at a similar price to the VFR, Honda's RVFs cost at least 50% more so owners would have expected it to perform better but check out which bike has most success & figure out which truly was best for the public buyer...
Wowwww
very rare in our days
Agreed!
Vibrates at 6000rpm
But it goes away immediately above that rpm.
Why does it do that at 6000k ?
if the originator of this video is such an expert on the 1100 kat, why is the bike being assembled at the beginning of it not an 1100, but the 1990's japanese home market 400 katana?
I don’t believe he said anything about being an expert???
I will finally get my Katana in 2020
"rear wheel grew to 19" and match the front wheel in size" WTF lol
Don God rear wheel was smaller on early models. Later models have 19" wheels on both ends.
since when? started off 17 and the spoke wheel was 18, never heard of 19 kat rear wheel or any 19" tyres suitable for such rims.
Don God i can't remember what source got that from as used many for that vid but will try to find it and share.
As far as I know, there was no 19 inch rear wheel on any modern production motorcycle ever. Biggest supported is 18 inch rear. There are physics involved. But I'm not going scientifical...
Don God
You're right. Actually, 19 inch wheels and tires are not good for motorcycle rears. Many reasons are involved, one of them is suspension geometry...
The music is weird.
Sexiest bike ever!
tokki panther jerung 😂
horrible bike
why? Bike was pretty cool for its time. I remember seeing my first one and thought it was wicked. The GSXR's came out and everyone forgot about it but in 82-83 it was pretty bad ass
I raced a 1000sz and it was better than the Honda or Kawasaki in speed and handling. I still own a stock 82 and consider the best bike of the 80’s.
Mark Scott: I have a 83 I’m restoring now. Have you seen the ICON build using the Kat?
@@RiskIt007 it´s taste question
@@fisioterapiaunip1710, I totally agree. You don’t have any.