hiro Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Why is a Katana so bad? Is it just relatively bad or absolutely bad? I've been considering one just to have something with more power than my 300 and that is relatively inexpensive. If nothing else, wouldn't I at least learn to appreciate better bikes in the future? heh One thing though, dealing with carburetors, I'd rather only have two than four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'd rather ride an sv650 or something along those lines, you can find them competitively priced. I dont think id ever ride a katana, I think they are super ugly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, hiro said: Why is a Katana so bad? Is it just relatively bad or absolutely bad? I've been considering one just to have something with more power than my 300 and that is relatively inexpensive. If nothing else, wouldn't I at least learn to appreciate better bikes in the future? heh One thing though, dealing with carburetors, I'd rather only have two than four. It depends on what you want it for. They were marketed as supersports, but they are not proper supersports. It a fine motorcycle in other roles though. The looks don't seem to work for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I think mainly looks was their biggest draw back. They had alot of competition in that era (F4i, SV650, FZ6, etc). Edited January 26, 2017 by JustinNck1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 They have odd old school rim sizes and you can not get proper modern tires. This may have changed towards the end of the model, but the early to mid 2000's still had old school tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, whaler said: They have odd old school rim sizes and you can not get proper modern tires. This may have changed towards the end of the model, but the early to mid 2000's still had old school tires. Hmm... I was spying a 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: I think mainly looks was their biggest draw back. They had alot of competition in that era (F4i, SV650, FZ6, etc). I've ridden all of those and liked them far better than the katana. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 good commuter bike. while heavy, the frames are rigid. the motors are damn near bomb-proof, and if you want more power an old school gsxr750 motor is a direct swap except for the oil pan iirc. they are ugly as fuck, i can't dispute that. I do have a special place in my heart for the suzuki S.A.C.C.S. engines, having a bandit 1200 myself. you can also build a pretty cool street fighter out of them, r1 shock is a direct swap, hayabusa front end swap takes minimal effort. I wouldn't buy one personally unless it was an 1100, those looked a little better and were as fast as the gsxr1100 of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 First Street bike a ever rode was my buddies 94 Katana 750. Thought it was fast till I bought my 90 GSXR 750. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, whaler said: They have odd old school rim sizes and you can not get proper modern tires. This may have changed towards the end of the model, but the early to mid 2000's still had old school tires. First hit on tire sizes for the 2002. Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17 Rear tyre: 150/70-ZR17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Not very liquid for resale. Not sexy ,but hey if your eyes don't see it. It's 15 years old and will need things replaced unless it's maintenance has been kept up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Don't they pretty much just crash when they get any where near Coshocton? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: This alone is reason enough to avoid the bike. Why? Those are modern rims. Lots of sticky rubber in those sizes. No need to have anything larger for a light bike. Prolly could shoe a 160 on the rear, but I doubt if it would handle any better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, hiro said: First hit on tire sizes for the 2002. Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17 Rear tyre: 150/70-ZR17 13 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: This alone is reason enough to avoid the bike. Why tho? heh (My 300 has 110-70-17 and 150-60-17 (stock is 140-70-17). Wow, I just saw that the 2017 Triumph Street Cup has 100-90-18 and 150-70-17.) Edited January 26, 2017 by hiro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I know when I had a flat, hundreds of miles from home, I was glad my bike had a common 180/55/17 cause I knew any dealership would have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: I know when I had a flat, hundreds of miles from home, I was glad my bike had a common 180/55/17 cause I knew any dealership would have it. I know when Justin saved my life by noticing I had burned my tire right up 500 miles from home I was glad I had a common size also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 He can strapon a spare like adventure riders, It can't look any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 This is what got me thinking. Maybe I should be banned from thinking. heh https://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/5968183649.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, hiro said: This is what got me thinking. Maybe I should be banned from thinking. heh https://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/5968183649.html I bike looks good, but keep in mind. It's 15 years old, so be prepared to do some maintenance work. At the end of the day, no ones opinion matters except yours, because you're riding it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 If you're keeping the 300, the kat750 (or even the 600) will feel fast. It is heavy. Great tourer if you get luggage. I had a 750 for about 18 months. It's a solid, simple, good motorcycle. It is not a light or "sharp" handling bike, but it's better than people like to admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 34 minutes ago, redkow97 said: If you're keeping the 300, the kat750 (or even the 600) will feel fast. It is heavy. Great tourer if you get luggage. I had a 750 for about 18 months. It's a solid, simple, good motorcycle. It is not a light or "sharp" handling bike, but it's better than people like to admit. Wow, the Katana dry is over 70 pounds heavier than the Ninja 300 wet. Looks about double the power. I guess that would be an interesting first ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: It's ridiculously heavy but so are dump trucks. People buy those. I'd settle for a pick-up. heh Looking at NEW bikes, I would consider the Z650, FZ-07, and SV650. Looks-wise, overall, I think the (white) Z650 is the best. For some reason the engine of the FZ looks nicer to me. The SV...while I would be more than happy to own it, it has the look of something that was crashed and repaired. heh I mean, only the tank is painted. Fairings "missing." The other parts are blacked out except the big, round headlight slapped on the front. But if it's the better bike, I'd take it. Actually, this one does look nice Also, I wouldn't mind trying one of those round headlights that automatically adjust to lean angle. here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Price is firm, but I will consider a reasonable offer. ???this dude confuses me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, hiro said: I'd settle for a pick-up. heh Looking at NEW bikes, I would consider the Z650, FZ-07, and SV650. Looks-wise, overall, I think the (white) Z650 is the best. For some reason the engine of the FZ looks nicer to me. The SV...while I would be more than happy to own it, it has the look of something that was crashed and repaired. heh I mean, only the tank is painted. Fairings "missing." The other parts are blacked out except the big, round headlight slapped on the front. But if it's the better bike, I'd take it. Actually, this one does look nice Also, I wouldn't mind trying one of those round headlights that automatically adjust to lean angle. Having a newer bike definitely has it's advantages (Fuel injection, ABS hopefully, and less maintenance to worry about), but the insurance also cost more than an older bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 ABS is the bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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