In the late 80's I had a 650 then a GSX 1100 SR wide wheel, a 92 from memory
I briefly had a GSX 400 that I got running, thrashed then got rid of (too small).
Open my mind?
Surely you don't think there's no bike better than another??? If you do then i suggest you mind is so open it's spilled out!
What's all this bullshit that there aren't crap bikes around???
Anyway I loved the Katanas, but the 98 1200s bandit is a better bike to ride in my opinion. And yes i do think there are better bikes than the bandit as well.
Lifes Just one big ride - buckle up or hang on
I haven't ever ridden a bike I haven't enjoyed.
The Katana 400 is a decade later interpretation of the original Katana 1100. It's brakes and suspension benefitted from that extra development time. The engine isa retuned GSXR400 lump and would probably give the 750 air cooled Katana a run for its money in the right hands. There's no such thing as a "wire-wheel" Katana either. It's simply a modification confined to the Antipodes.
The Bandit 1200s and Hornet 900s are the antithesis of an exciting bike - for me. I find them bland and uninspiring without significant modification. However, I would happily spend my days pedaling one around wherever it would take me.
I get disturbed by how easy it is for others to casually dismiss someone else's cherished ride as "crap" or that dismissive egocentric my bike is "better" than yours.
Totally ludicrous. Your bike is "better" because it suits your expectations of motorcycling "better" than Joe Blogs' LS650 Savage would. Joe may be having more fun than you though.
I fixed my own attitude problem by riding as many different bikes as possible as often as possible. Irrespective of breakdowns, stationary drops, and niggling issues with finish or ergonomics, I never get off a bike without finding at least 10 good things to say about it.
If a man is alone in the woods and there isn't a woke Hollywood around to call him racist, is he still white?
WIDE wheel - not wire wheel
It was certainly a nickname for it when I had one
climb off your high horse dude - firstly I never said his bike was crap, didn't even criticise it - I LIKE KATANAS
I made a very relevant comparison between two suzukis I have owned, that are similar in size and power - I like the bandit better
I don't give a shit if you don't like me expressing my opinion
So you presume I have an attitude problem because I like a bandit better than a Katana?
And that I haven't ridden enough bikes? How do you even know how many bikes I've had or ridden?
Lifes Just one big ride - buckle up or hang on
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Nah, Jims just confused. It happens more often when you get old.
http://www.suzuki-katana.net/index.php?p=1_103
Glad you like your wee Kat.
Probably as much as I like my GB no dought.
I've got one bike I have a love/hate relationship with. Do you know of any therapists that can help me out?
I am still a big fan of the KATANA.
If you are behind me
Dont ask as I am lost too.
That link refers specifically to the Australian wire wheel Katanas which, as stated, only differed from the standard Kats in having the spoke wheels.
The NZ wire wheel had slide carbs, braided lines, different cams, different clutch, different front calipers and an exhaust with a larger diameter outlet (the mufflers are stamped with original Suzuki markings and weren't fitted on any other model in production at the time - except maybe for the 'black pipers').
Edit: Sorry Bonez - should have read the whole page on the link before posting. Just noticed the last paragraph says the same thing as I just have.
I have a Katana 250 does that count??
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