JaysonL Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 So I did a quick forum search and didn't come up with anything (plus I don't think its ever been done with the way people are around here)....Who owns a Katana and is LOUD and PROUD about it! Here's the Deal:Year/600 750 or 1100/Color scheme/How long you've been riding it/HOW MUCH YOU LOVE IT!Pics are welcome....(I'll have mine up when I get home tonight)BTW - Those who have previously owned Kats are welcome to add their name to the list also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I had a '95 Kat 600 with a chromalusion paint job, and a very custom velvet seat. No, I'm not kidding. I rode that thing for three weeks, then got my gixxer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I'll go first:- 1990- 600- Black with factory decals (right now streetfightered, in transition to restoring to as close to "mint" as possible)- Since about the beginning of March- I LOVE my Baby (Katie). I treat her right and she puts out in return! I couldn't ask for more (although I wish I could say the same for my gf.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I had a '95 Kat 600 with a chromalusion paint job, and a very custom velvet seat. No, I'm not kidding. I rode that thing for three weeks, then got my gixxer.That'll probably be the next bike I'll be looking at.... Either a GSXR 600, R6, or an F4i. But that'll be a little whiles down the road. Maybe end of the summer, maybe next summer. But, I'm sure as HELL not trading or selling my Kat for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 They're here they're queer they take it in the rear! Kan-a-tunas are us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 ouchie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 They're here they're queer they take it in the rear! Kan-a-tunas are us.Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeSlice Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 What kind of gay pride parade is this? Seriously... For a Kan Of Tuna? LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 They're here they're queer they take it in the rear! Kan-a-tunas are us. I was about to post Kan-a-tuna!Ride what makes you happy though.b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 They're here they're queer they take it in the rear! Kan-a-tunas are us.Lmao I almost bought one way back when.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I have a 96 katana 600. It was free so i cant complain. My next bike will be a daytona 675 tho sexy ass bikes. Hopefully next year I will be able to afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Don't you know someone that will give you a good deal on a XB9? Those little fuckers can hang with a 1K plus they make you look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 they're here they're queer they take it in the rear! Kan-a-tunas are us. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 First, I can't believe you got any replies to this thread, but since you did, I had one. It was a decent bike even though it was a little heavy by todays standards. All they are is a 90's gixxer. Whats the deal with all the haterz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Look Bitches... I own an 06 Black w/ white and silver stripes, and I guarantee that I can pick up any of your bikes and chuck them across a parking lot, where mine I could hardly get off the ground.. but seriously, I like it just fine. Max is right it is heavy compared to some other bikes but for comfort it is hands down the best.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 They are comfy compared to any modern super sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Chris let me ride his around the lot at Iron Pony and I went away going on and on about how smooth and comfortable it was. Best seat ever and nice bar position. Smooth little engine - nice and quiet. A total pleasure to be on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 LoLoL.. I had an XB9 and it never could hang with a liter bike until I sold it to Kevin. He must have had it serviced' date=' or something.[/quote']Nothing like a good mechanic to make you look fast. Does anyone have a recommendation for one to make me look fast too? I guess riding a Katana would beat riding a cruiser. At least for the cool factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I looked at one before I bought my current bike...it was a 2006 model and I liked everything about it except the weight and the super small rear tire on such a big bike. I have heard those oil/air cooled motors are pretty stout and very easy to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted April 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 They're here they're queer they take it in the rear! Kan-a-tunas are us.Don't hate just b/c our flag is prettier than yours! Jayson' date=' try to ignore the hate. Jealousy is a stinky cologne.[/quote']haha, don't worry, I'm definitely not taking it personally.... It's exactly what I expected. And you're damn right everyone's jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I had a 750 back in 1988 in the UK. Dark blue silver and red. It was my first sport(y) bike - it was big compared to my previous bikes at least, solid and fast and kept the wind off me - a real novelty. I rode it for pleasure and commuting every day for a year or so and loved every minute of it. My mate on his Kawasaki GT550 rat-bike and I used to ride around East London drinking and being stupid - how we survived is a mystery to me now. Long live the Katana!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfrpalm Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I have a 1990 1100 I bought new, it's been a great bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I've never owned one, never thought about buying one, never gonna own one.That being said I have riden one once it was kinda like a fat girl, alright time on her but you wouldnt want your friends to see you doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Well, I used to have a black 1990 Kat 600. It looked exactly like JaysonL's bike.......It was my first sport bike. I bought it because it was a Suzuki and it was under $2500 when I bought it. My next sportbike will probably be a SV650. Bratkar is taking the class for MC license, so she will end up with maybe a Ninja 250 as her first bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I should really take a ride on one before bashing them, but I've never really liked them. The "bubblly" shape of the fairings to accomodate the oil/air cooling never appealed to me. That's in combination with the weight issues others have mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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