New Katana?

**xwhatsit** · 19th May 2009, 11:33

Originally Posted by BANZAI

That's GSX1400 complete model.
I'm not sure if they sell those parts separately.

It would be interesting to see that Katana with export engine since all over liter bikes been restricted to 100bph in Japan(until last year sometime).

The GSX1400 only makes just on 106hp anyway so it's probably not vastly restricted. That's damned cool, I suppose in a few years time you'll see a few running around in NZ as imports.

**skidMark** · 19th May 2009, 12:16

I dont know what mcn are on about really here, it was apparently just a random photoshop some guy did...

if they are actually making it where do i sign!

**James Deuce** · 19th May 2009, 12:30

Originally Posted by BANZAI

I like Hans Muth design better ^^

So this guy draw that Katana and he is professional motorcycle designer?
Sounds promising ^^

Hans Muth didn't design the 1000/1100 Katana. The company he used to work for did, after he'd left, using his drawings as a template. They actual deviates from the concept a lot. Jan Fellstrom should own the Father of Katana tag.

**BANZAI** · 19th May 2009, 15:54

Originally Posted by Peter Smith

Me too, I'll stick with mine. (check profile photo) although it looks like I might have to sell her.

Nice Katana! Send it to Japan for me ^^

Originally Posted by xwhatsit

The GSX1400 only makes just on 106hp anyway so it's probably not vastly restricted. That's damned cool, I suppose in a few years time you'll see a few running around in NZ as imports.

Eh, I thought it would have aroung 120 or something lol
But yea I guess someone gonna import it sooner or later.

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Hans Muth didn't design the 1000/1100 Katana. The company he used to work for did, after he'd left using his drawings as a template. They actual deviates from the concept a lot. Jan Fellstrom should own the Father of Katana tag.

Oh really? Then I guess it's understandable he designed bike like this...
http://shimomiya-motors.ftw.jp/picm/000000137.jpg

**James Deuce** · 19th May 2009, 16:12

Yes really. Muth worked on the 650 and that's where his direct involvement ended.

**GMcC** · 19th May 2009, 17:22

Prefer the Big Trump meself ...........
Now that looks good

**McDuck** · 19th May 2009, 18:21

Originally Posted by Peter Smith

although it looks like I might have to sell her.

Give it to me!

**Harvd** · 22nd May 2009, 19:51

wow thats the first ever semi faired bike i have EVER liked. Whether or not its real, i guess ill find out.

Normally its all or nothing. ie sv650, cool naked, cool full fairing, semi = ghey...

O and OMFG how are those pipes put on any bike? worst ever exhaust

**skidMark** · 22nd May 2009, 22:31

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Yes really. Muth worked on the 650 and that's where his direct involvement ended.

I may be a touch biased here, but the classic 650... best bike ever.

ever.

**betti** · 26th May 2009, 00:03

hope it's not a repost, what do oldskool kat fans think?

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/19may...rperkatana.htm

**robo555** · 26th May 2009, 00:51

Indeed a repost...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99428

**Katman** · 26th May 2009, 17:02

Originally Posted by betti

what do oldskool kat fans think?

Doesn't do anything for me.

But at least it's an improvement on the Teapot and the AY50.

**elevenhundred** · 26th May 2009, 19:26

Originally Posted by Katman

Doesn't do anything for me.

Yeah, I agree
However I do like this http://www.katanatom.co.uk/yoshikatana/

**Insanity_rules** · 26th May 2009, 22:45

Proper Italian Translation:

The response by SUZUKI to the new streetfighters and supernakeds will be very, very, "Innovative"! It seems in fact that it is going to arrive on the market (presumablly in a 2010) a powerful, new and deadly SUPERKATANA 1000. Based on the very potent GSX R 1000 K9, this new machine will not suffer any paralization in regards to power.

More so a real Superbike without fairing. The asthetics however will be very stylish and sophisticated, wanting to recall the shape more that has left its mark in the field of the motorcycle design like the previous KATANA did.

SUZUKI wants to project brand pressance but also at the level of image it expects of its identity (in truth lately the line has become blurred) and therefore a decidedly provocative model as the SUPERKATANA is exactly what it needs.

The google one was OK but a bit dodgy.