MSerfozo Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 I searched because I thought I saw a thread about this recently but here's info on the official debut at Intermot. Lots of pics on the "View Gallery" link. Looks like it'll be a GSX-S underneath with vaguely Katanaesque bodywork. Can't say I don't like it, but I was hoping for more... https://newatlas.com/2019-suzuki-katana-launch/56565/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Yikes, that is hideous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, cmh_sprint said: Yikes, that is hideous! I literally said “yikes” out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashesbuck Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 I like it... It's different. It's a throw back to something no one else is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashesbuck Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 I just seen "Katana 3.0" wtf is that? Is the AOL all over again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 suzuki really needs a new design department. out of all the big manufacturers, they have the worst aesthetic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 a guy already made the twin version on svrider 8 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 I got to say, it is true to the original. And, I mean it’s no FZ1, but I’ve seen worse naked bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Is it basically a retro body kit on a GSXS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 6:35 PM, motocat12 said: Suzuki really needs to think about finding some better looking models to show off their bikes. Take a lesson from the Italians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 23 hours ago, Tpoppa said: Is it basically a retro body kit on a GSXS? It's exactly what it is. Ugly ass bodywork on an otherwise fantastic bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 They tried to go retro-modern. FAIL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 I mostly like the GSXS but I never cared for the tail section. The passenger seat looks like an unusable afterthought. The Katana looks like it would be way more tolerable for 2 up riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: The passenger seat looks like an unusable afterthought. Looks identical to the seat on my Z1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 44 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Looks identical to the seat on my Z1000 This Canatuna looks to be better for passengers than your bike, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: This Canatuna looks to be better for passengers than your bike, too. Yea I have a 2up bike and the Z ain't it...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Tpoppa said: I mostly like the GSXS but I never cared for the tail section. The passenger seat looks like an unusable afterthought. The Katana looks like it would be way more tolerable for 2 up riding. Yeah, they should have just put a cowl on it from the factory, but I didnt buy mine to drag the wife around on...and she hates it on sport bikes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72beetle Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 3.2 gallon tank! I can't wait until parts are available. I want that factory rear hugger for my GSXS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 13 hours ago, blue72beetle said: 3.2 gallon tank! I can't wait until parts are available. I want that factory rear hugger for my GSXS. Even smaller than the gsxs tank! That hugger is about the best looking part of that bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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