The New Katana

[Northpoint]

My old man is looking at buying a new bike and quite likes the new 750 Katana (I think the price helps). The problem is he still has a little while to go before he gets his full licence so he can't take one for a test ride. Apparantly they are selling really fast so he doesn't no whether to buy one without riding it. Anyone have any thoughts on what they are like??

[orangeback]

there is no such thing as a bad bike any more, just some are better than others , dont get forced in to any thing b4 your ready , they are just spinning shit buy telling you they will sell out , they will find you one when ever your ready to buy

[paturoa]

... the new 750 Katana (I think the price helps).

meh?
10 chr

[James Deuce]

What the heck? "New" 750 Katana?

[Northpoint]

What the heck? "New" 750 Katana?

By new I mean latest model.

[James Deuce]

Hasn't been a Katana in NZ for a couple of decades. The Teapot that they called a Katana in the US is quite a good bike, but calling a teapot a Katana is a definite no no.

You mean the GSX750F which was discontinued in 2006. I think the last new model in NZ was 2004. The GSX600F was on sale until early this year.

The following website will help tremendously.

http://www.katanatom.co.uk/pagemaker.php?page=teapot

[bane]

okay, Im assuming this is about summerfest, where Suzuki NZ have got the final bunch of K6 GSX750Fs ("Katana 750" in USA), for $9995.

The model has been replaced by the new GSX650F
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products...8/Default.aspx


Basically a biggish sports tourer with a retuned late 80's GSXR750 air cooled motor.

93hp, ~210kg. Top speed ~225kph, ~18km/L economy

Pro's:
Comfy upright riding position, fast enough for many (will cruise at 160kph all day), 2 up not an issue, mechanically simple and robust, great mirrors and lights. fuel gauge. "Stable" handler.
Versatile tourer, commuter, weekend blast.

Cons:
old tech suspension, brakes. Slow compared to a modern 600, (let alone anything larger). Air cooled 4 is a bit vibey. Handling slow and heavy compared to modern sportsbike.


Depends what your looking for, but the fact it can do a bit of everything without major compromise means owners are usually happy (until they get suckered in to buying a supersports, and get crippled by the riding position)

[limbimtimwim]

http://www.katanatom.co.uk/pagemaker.php?page=teapot
[/LEFT]

I love when you mouse over the teapots, it changes the picture to an erm.. Teapot.

I quite like RWH's GSX750 however, it sounds really good and the colour (Light blue) manages to avoid all the other quite horrible colours many bikes were in circa 1993.

[James Deuce]

I really regretted selling my GSX600F, even though it was in reality a yellow teapot. It did go downhill rather well.

[Bren]

The following website will help tremendously.

http://www.katanatom.co.uk/pagemaker.php?page=teapot

Nice site....good find....and the "soiled teapot" at the end was gross....
...reminds me what my toilet looks like after a spicy indian curry

[Northpoint]

Sweet as. Cheers for all the info.

[SVboy]

Hahahahaha that teapot site is funny

[HungusMaximist]

Well, I have a 91 750 Kat that I am looking to sell. If you're looking for something with character and good looks (as new ones look like a bubble compared to the older models before the face lift) that my one (or older ones) are the way to go. It comes with a full GIVI pannier set, top box and side panniers so it's perfect for the summer touring.

The engine is based on a GSX-R but toned down and it's rather bullet proof and if you keep it maintaned the 100,000 km mark shouldn't be a problem. Comfortable pillion seats, quite a upright riding position and more than fast enough for old dads.

The cons for me is definitely the weight hence why I am upgrading.

Before deciding to purchase a brand spanking new Kat, I would recommend trying out some older models to do a comparision.

[MidnightMike]

I love when you mouse over the teapots, it changes the picture to an erm.. Teapot.

Or if you run the mouse over the scooter you get a great picture of someones big shit that they just took.

[Busy]

I have the '06 Katana (600) which is the same as the 750 in every way except the engine size, the 600 is the 750 mtr destroked, 600 = 80hp, 750 = 98 hp

The bike itself is awesome, handles very well, corners great, a very easy bike to ride. I've had mine about 10 months and am just about to watch the miles click over to 10,000 (is on about 9974).

I brought this one because of the price, now they are selling the 750 for the same price ... I should of waited, oh well, I'm still happy with what I got

If there is anything you want to know, weight, fuel, handling ... just ask