Suzuki Katana

Katana is a derived from the same Japanese longsword model designation for motorcycles and scooters of the Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki.

Motorcycle

The first Suzuki Katana was introduced in 1981 and fell to their design, the target design came from the German team and his time was spectacular. The top frame-mounted fairing is optically fused to the tank, which in turn tapers to the rear. Instead of a conventional windscreen there is only a small windshield. The side covers are steep front of the seat. The seats of the GSX 1100 S are based in different colors with suede imitation. The bench runs out without the usual rump. A stretched and sleek lines, which emphasized the powerful motor even more.

The technique largely corresponded to the already known four-valve models 1100 and 750 cc. In Germany made the 1100 engine 101 hp and accelerated the car in 3.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h Outside Germany, the engine developed by other camshaft 117 hp. Overseas, later versions had pop-up headlights.

Soon a smaller model with 650 and 550 cm ³ capacity followed. Without cover and shaft drive (GS 650 G) it was less sporty and aligns well designed restrained. In Japan, there was also Katana models with 250 cc and 400 cc, but they were never exported by Suzuki to Europe and available at most as a gray import were. Outside of Germany were later also other models, eg GSX 600 F, surnamed Katana offered.

The conventional technique, coupled with the futuristic design, Suzuki Germany did not produce the desired sales figures, so that in 1985, a successor model was presented.

In 2000, a Final Edition of the Katana 1100 was again launched, quantity 200 pieces. but this small series had a hydraulic clutch, no longer with cable as in the 1980s.

Scooter

The Suzuki Katana (Suzuki Katana AY50 ) is a 1997 Suzuki produced 50 cc scooter with air or water cooling. It was named after the samurai katana sword or after produced in the early 1980s motorcycle of the same name.

Model history

The Katana scooter is produced since 1997, with optional air-or water-cooled petrol engine. It was subjected to a face-lift 2001. In 2005 he got an injection engine, which is known from the Aprilia SR 50. This engine has a water cooler and consumes about 2 liters per 100 km.

In addition to the regular finishes offered for Suzuki Katana scooter during its model history special finishes, eg ( Kenny Roberts? ), WR, Telefonica and Alstare to.