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The story of a unique style
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Acknowledgements
Many thanks to all the Katana Fans that run the dedicated websites and forums : without them sucha document would never exist. Alas there is no reference in France, but the enthusiasts in GreatBritain, Germany and Japan, as well as the in the USA, provided loads of information.
In particular, thanks to Rob for Katanacentral, my absolute reference. Indeed it is through his forumthat I bought my two 750s !
Thanks to Ralf from Katana-treff and Kerstin from Katana-berlin in Germany for their advice andenthusiasm. If only my German was better I could enjoy their sites better !
Thanks to Shiharata from the Katana Owner's Club and Hironobu "Pilonov" : domo arigatogozaimasu !-)
Thanks to all whose sites are shown at the end of this file, and all the others I forgot.
Last but not least, bravo to Jarmo Haapamki whose site suzukicycles.org is a monument.
By the way, if you see any mistake or missing information, have suggestions don't hesitate to e-mail me at : [email protected] !
Enjoy the ride !
Alexandre Godard
September 2003
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The genesis of the Katana style
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A design for Europe
By the end of the Seventies, the Suzuki management panics with the way the GS and GSXare appreciated. Even if the press is enthusiastic (the GS 550/750 and the GSX 750/1100,4 years later, are considered as the best in their category), the commercial success ismild to say the least. The studies show that a conservative styling is their major default.
GS750 1976 GSX1100 1980 It is in Suzuki Germany that the Katanaproject sees the light. The sales manager,Otto de Crignis, and the Marketing Manager,Manfred Baecker, express their feelings to theJapanese management: "We had the mosttechnically advanced bikes, but their designwas uninteresting!". The two men hire Hans A.Muth, Hans Georg Kasten and Jan OlofFellstrm, founders of Target Design, to createa "revolutionary European Motorbike, sportyand adapted to the Suzuki technical image".
The studio presents a draft in only threemonths!Suzuki Japan had already commissioned aDesign Bureau before: in 1973, Ital Designdrew the RE-5 with Wankel engine, but itamounted to a big flop for technical (nobodyreally trusted the rotary engine) and aestheticreasons (the "atomic age" design was reallyawful). Meanwhile Hans Muth had alreadyproved his talent in the motorcycle area at thehead of the BMW style department where hedrew among others the R90 and the R65.
ED-1 by Jan Fellstrom, 1979 ED-1 Prototype, october 1979
In 1979, Target Design studies the first projects for the ED-1 Suzuki (Euro-Design), that will givebirth to the 550 and 650 Katanas. The prototype is very similar to the final product. Some detailsare worth noting though: the starter lever is integrated in the side panel and the instruments aredisposed " la 1100"; the seat has integrated handles and the tank is slightly different.
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The futuristic style
MV Agusta "Motorrad", 1979
While working on ED-1, the Target Design team makes a noted statement with asensational prototype based on an MV Agusta, published in the German magazine"Motorrad" for a concours which subject is "the bike of the future".
By the way the two other styling bureaus participating are Porsche and Ital Design. Enthusiastic, theSuzuki Management asks Target to give this design to the GSX1100.
ED-2 by Jan Fellstrom, 1980 ED-2 prototype, april 1980
The ED-2 prototype is then developed during the year 1980 and in three months Target Designmanages to present a first model. Compared to ED-1, the bike is more radical: the purpose of whatwill become the 1100 Katana is to present revolutionary aerodynamics and optimal ergonomics
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The Kln Salon of 1980
For their first public appearance at theSeptember 1980 IFMA Exhibition in Kln,the 650 and 1100 Katana cause a stir.
For the first time the pilot is incrusted in thebike to be a part of it. The fairing of the 1100has an "outer space" look which is verymodern (Star Wars syndrome) and the 650has a very German choice of colours(Aluminium grey even on the engine covers and "Safety orange" !).
Like the RE-5 the design create a controversy,but this time there are as many lovers ashaters and on the technical side, no one cancomplain!
The bikes shown at the IFMA let us see thestate of the projects. The 650 is in final guise,while ED-2 is still far from production.
Its fairing is better integrated to the tank, andthe seat is completely different. The pilot'spart is higher than the pillion's, who has avery short space!
We can also note that the anti-dive andwindscreen are absent. The 4-into-1 exhaustwill not be marketed either.
The other stars of the 1980 show:
BMW Futuro
BMW, already working on the K series,proposes a futuristic evolution of its flat-twin.
Honda CX 500 Turbo
Honda, presents THE star of the show with itsCX500 turbo, entered in history as the mostrefined bike of the Turbo Era (in 650 guise...).
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The curiosity files
The Men
Tani-san and Yokouchi-san contractedTarget Design in search of a style forEurope.
Hans A. Muthcreator of Target Design.
Prototypes
Here the fairing is being studied. Note the silver stands, shape of the fairing sided and seat.
A prototype at the Suzuki dealer !
Chromed airbox Sculpted seat Special fairing No lever on dampers Green "yin-yang" theme
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The 80's production
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GS550M 1981-1983
Derived from the normal GS550, the 550 Katana receives the ED-1 design with a duotoneseat and shaped tank. It is delivered in Germany from June 1981.
GS550MZ Europe 1982 GS550MZ US version 1982
The well-known GS550 engine shows noinnovation but is very efficient. 4 cylinderswith double overhead camshaft, 2 valves percylinder with electronic ignition. Power andtorque are sufficient for the size and the 6-speed gearbox adds a touch of sportiness.
The twin cradle tubular frame is also veryconventional, so the weight is consequent with234 kg with all levels. Damping is very firm(too much even) and the can be changed frontand rear to justify the sporty image. By theway the first 1982 versions will not receive theANDF anti-dive (lucky owners).The tank contains 24 litres of petrol and allowsa 300 kilometres + range.
The seat makes the riding position sporty, butnot too uncomfortable, thanks to the bighandlebar. With 2 well-spaced mirrors, a goodH4 headlight, complete controls and thetraditional Gear Indicator the bike is reallyeasy to live with even if it is probably morecomfortable for the tall guys.
Those looking for a medium-sized motorcyclethat was sporty and trouble-free could findtheir dream bike with the GS550M. But thebike was not sold after 1983 as she sufferedtough competition from her bigger "nearlytwin" sister 650 that had a shaft and was notmuch more expensive !
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GS550MZ/MD Types GS550M & GN73ATop speed 175 kph (110 mph)Standing start mile 14.2 sec @ 93.2 mphMaximum power 50 bhp (37 Kw) @ 9,400 rpmMaximum torque 3,9 kgm (38 Nm) @ 8,400 rpmFuel economy 5 L 8 L / 100 km
Dimensions and weightLength 2,170 mmWidth 730 mmHeigth 1,110 mmSeat Heigth 780 mmwheelbase 1,450 mmGround clearance 160 mmDry / Full weight 205 kg / 225 kg
EngineType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 8-valves, air cooled, DOHC, TDCCBore 56.0 mmStroke 55.8 mmDisplacement 543 cc
Compression ratio 9.7:1Redline 10,000 rpmCarburetors 4 Constant Velocity BS 32 MikuniAir Filter Polyurethane Foam ElementStarter ElectricLubricating system Wet Sump
TransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 6-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 1.977:1 (87/44)Final reduction 3.400:1 (51/15 - GB) / 3.267:1 (49/15 - US) / 3.333:1 (50/15 Italie)Gear ratios, 1st 2.666:1.............2nd 1.777:1
.............3rd 1.380:1.............4th 1.173:1
.............5th 1.045:1
.............6th 0.956:1Final drive Daido or D.I.D 530 O-Ring Chain, 100 links
ChassisFront suspension Hydraulic telefork, 2 spring settingsRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with 5 spring and 4 damping settingsSteering angle ??
Caster 62
Trail 116 mmSteering diameter ?.? mFront brake Two 275 mm cross-drilled discs with single-piston hydraulic calipers
Rear brake One 275 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliperFront tire 3.25-19 54H 4PR (100/90-19 57H)Rear tire 4.00-18 64H 4PR (120/90-18 65H)Front fork stroke 120 mmRear wheel travel 100 mm
ElectricalIgnition type TransistorisedSpark plugs NGK B8ESBattery 12 V 14 Ah - type YB14L-A2Generator 3-phase 200 W AlternatorFuses 10/10/10/10/15A
CapacitiesFuel tank (total) 23 litres
Reserve 4 litresEngine oil 2,4 litres
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GS650G 1981-1984
The prototypes the bike are spotted in France at the beginning of 1981, and this roadsteris launched in August.
GS650G 1981
To complete the innovative design fromTarget, engineers Morita and Nakamura offer atotally new engine built to receive a turbo (asseen on the XN85 in 1983). It receives avariation of the new Suzuki combustionchamber design called the TDCC (Twin DomeCombustion Chamber). The shaft drive is anevolution of the GS850G.
XN85 1983
The 650 is seen in roadster and custom guisewith the GS650E et GS650L. The sports role isplayed by the Katana which receives a specificoil cooler as well as special cams that amountto a 73bhp @ 9.500 rpm against 65bhp to theGS650E.Even if the 650 Katana is the slowest of theoriginal Katanas, (The 6-speed 550 is lighter),it receives a very economical shaft drive thatmany despatch riders enjoy.The Honda NTV 650 "Revere" will take thisplace in the 90s
Honda NTV650 Revere
The perfect bike ? Alas! It suffer from oilthirst Until frame Number 122708, theGS650 will get a weak oil pump. Even if thefollowing models are cured of this, the 650engine will always suffer from weak valveseats even in Turbo form. Yet, if looked afterthe engine is very robust keep checking thelevels!
GS 650GD 1984
But think about the price! Suzuki was sellingthe 650 Katana in France for 23.149 francs in1981. That was 4.449 F more than the directcompetitor : the Yamaha XJ 650.Consequently the Katana had a slow start andthe European importers tried reducing theirprices with little success. The mix of sportand shaft did not convince the Frenchimporter, and they did not consider a "Germandesign" as a compliment then. This was one ofthe reasons that lead Suzuki to import directlyin France from 1984
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GS650GX/GZ/GD Types GS650G & GP71B/GTop speed 196 Km/h (122 mph)Standing start mile 13"10 @ 100 mphMaximum power 73 bhp (53,7 kW) @ 9,500 rpmMaximum torque 5,85 kgm (57,4 Nm) @ 8,000 rpmFuel economy Town 8.2 L Road 7.2 L Motorway 9.0 L / 100 km (55 mpg)
Dimensions and weightLength 2,180 mmWidth 730 mmHeigth 1,120 mmSeat Heigth 780 mmwheelbase 1,480 mmGround clearance 160 mmDry / Full weight 218 kg / 239 kg
EngineType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 8-valves, air and oil cooled, DOHC, TDCCBore 62.0 mmStroke 55.8 mmDisplacement 673.8 cc
Compression ratio 9.5:1Redline 9,500 rpmCarburetors 4 Constant Velocity BS 32 SS MikuniAir Filter Polyurethane Foam ElementStarter ElectricLubricating system Wet Sump
TransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 5-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 1.956 (90/46)Secondary reduction 0.941 (16/17)Gear ratios, 1st 2.688 (36/14) x (25/24).............2nd 1.851 (32/18) x (25/24)
.............3rd 1.438 (29/21) x (25/24).............4th 1.171 (27/24) x (25/24)
.............5th 1.000 (Direct)Final Reduction 3.090 (34/11)Final drive Shaft drive
ChassisFront suspension Hydraulic telefork, 2 spring settingsRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with 5 spring and 4 damping settingsSteering angle 40
Caster 62 15"
Trail 113 mmSteering diameter 2,6 mFront brake Two 275 mm cross-drilled discs with single-piston hydraulic calipers
Rear brake One 275 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliperFront tire 3.25-19 H 4PR (100/90-17 54 H)Rear tire 4.25-17 H 4PR (120/90-17 64 H)Front fork stroke 150 mmRear wheel travel 113 mm
ElectricalIgnition type TransistorisedSpark plugs NGK D8EABattery 12 V 14 Ah - type YB14L-A2Generator 3-phase 250 W AlternatorFuses 10/10/10/10/15A
CapacitieFuel tank (total) 23 litres
Reserve 5 litresEngine oil 2,5 litres
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GSX750S 1981-1984
The Hamamatsu engineers, facing the anger of the Japanese public who could not buy the1100 Katana shown at the IFMA, decide to launch a 750 version of project ED-2. Indeedthe Katana prototype flattered their national pride with its emblematical name but itsengine was just too big for the national laws!
Japanese GSX750S 1982
The engine is derived from the existingGSX750 considered as "the best engine of1981".
The 750 and 1100 Kats are very similar, thesame way the Standard GSXs are. The biggestdifferences are found at the rear wheel (18inches on the 750) and at the front, with funkyraised clip-ons. It seems Suzuki was
concerned with the capacity of the Japaneseriders to handle the beast !
These first versions do not receive thewindscreen and fins. To maintain theprototype design ? Notably, the Katana logo isforbidden because it is considered tooaggressive no Japanese market Katana willreceive it until 1985 !
GSX750SS 1982
Anyway the 750 will soon get its screen back
on the "SS" version.
Some European countries will receive a 750too. Their model will differ from the 1100mainly in the colour section: the seat isentirely dark blue while the front and rearfender are entirely silver.
European GSX750SZ 1982
The bike will be a nice success quite normalif you consider that it cost of an 1100 andnot much more than the 650.
GSX750S2 1983 In 1983, the Japanese 750 becomesGSX750S2: the lines are the same but thecolour is darker and the new Suzuki wheelsare fitted in modern dimensions (16" Frontwheel). Power is also slightly increased.The export SD version with 1983 duotonepaint (Silver with blue or red) maintains theoriginal wheel size does not sell very much inEurope. It will be a bit more popular in NorthAmerica but production will stop in 1984.
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GSX750SZ/SD - S1/SS - S2/S2-C Types GS75X & GR71ATop speed 207 kph (129 mph)Standing start mile 12"8Maximum power 82 bhp (60 kw) @ 9,200 rpm / S1 : 69 bhp @ 8,500 rpm / S2 : 72 bhp @ 9,000 rpmMaximum torque 6.7 kgm (65.2 Nm) @ 8,200 rpm / S1 : 6.2 kgm @ 7,000 rpm / S2 : 6.3 kgm @ 7,000 rpmFuel economy Town 7.7 L Road 7.5 L Motorway 8.4 L / 100 km (50 mpg)
Dimensions and weightLength 2,250 mm / S2 : 2,210 mmWidth 715 mm / S1 : 810 mm / S2 : 830 mmHeigth 1,195 mm / S1 : 1,215 mm / S2 : 1,160 mmSeat Heigth 775 mm / S1 & S2 : 770 mmwheelbase 1,520 mm / S1 & S2 : 1,515 mmGround clearance 175 mm / S1 & S2 : 165 mmDry / Full weight 228 kg / 249 kg / S2 : 223 kg / 243 kg
EngineType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 16-valves, air cooled, DOHC, TDCCBore 67.0 mmStroke 53.0 mmDisplacement 747 cc
Compression ratio 9.8:1Redline 9,500 rpmCarburetors 4 Constant Velocity BS 34 SS MikuniAir Filter Paper ElementStarter ElectricLubricating system Wet Sump
TransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 5-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 2.162:1 (93/43)Final reduction 2.733:1 (41/15)Gear ratios, 1st 2.571:1 (36/14).............2nd 1.777:1 (32/18)
.............3rd 1.380:1 (29/21)
.............4th 1.125:1 (27/24)
.............5th 0.961:1 (25/26)Final drive Daido or D.I.D 630YL O-Ring Chain, 96 links
ChassisFront suspension Hydraulic telefork, 4 spring settings, ANDF Anti-diveRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with 5 spring and 4 damping settingsSteering angle 30
Caster 61 30"
Trail 116 mmSteering diameter 3.5 mFront brake Two 275 mm cross-drilled discs with single-piston hydraulic calipersRear brake One 275 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliper
Front tire 3.25-19 54H 4PR (100/9019 57 H)Rear tire 4.00-18 64H 4PR (120/9018 65 H)Front fork stroke 150 mmRear wheel travel 108 mm
ElectricalIgnition type TransistorisedSpark plugs NGK D8EABattery 12 V 14 Ah - type YB14L-A2Generator 3-phase 250 W AlternatorFuses 10/10/10/10/15A
CapacitieFuel tank (total) 21 litresReserve 4 litres
Engine oil 3.2 litres
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GSX1000S / GS1000S and GSX1100SXZ 1982-1983
From 1982 some countries will receive batches of very special Katanas. The reason issimple : racing!
To be received in the Superbike category,Suzuki had to offer a 1000cc bike on themarket.
GS1000SZ USA 1982
That is why the GSX1100 was reduced to998cc and installed in a racing frame. The bikeis christened GSX1000SZ (GS1000SZ in theUSA as the SX sound is not sweet to the ear ofthe puritans!-). The following year theSuperbike switches to 750 and means the1000 Katana is no longer needed.
Rare and expensive, the bike is distinguished
from the 1100 by its 32mm slide carburettors(yet the US version is slightly special: it getsthe standard 1100's 34mm depression carbsand is deprived of the fins).
GSX1000SD 1983
The 1983 SD version receives the samemodifications as the 1100 and dies after only3000 bikes being sold.
For the 1982 "Castrol 6 Hours" in NewZealand, 20 very special 1100 Katanas areoffered on the local market: the GSX1100SXZ"Bathurst".
GSX1100SXZ 1982
The clutch, cams and carbs are race-spec, theexhaust is freed, the 19" and 18" wire wheelsget big brakes as well as aeroquip tubing. Andyou get the idea of the character of the beast!
Power is around 120bhp
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GS1000SZ/SD - GSX1000SZ types GS10X & GT72ATop speed 227 kph (140.8 mph)Standing start mile 11"29Maximum power 108 bhp (73.5 kw) @ 8,500 rpmMaximum torque 8,89 kgm (87,2 Nm) @ 6,500 rpmFuel economy Town 7.7 L Road 7.5 L Motorway 8.4 L / 100 km
Dimensions and weightLength 2,260 mmWidth 715 mmHeigth 1,195 mmSeat Heigth 775 mmwheelbase 1.520 mmGround clearance 175 mmDry / Full weight 232 kg / 254 kg
EngineType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 16-valves, air cooled, DOHC, TDCCBore 69.4 mmStroke 66 mmDisplacement 998 cc
Compression ratio 9.5:1Redline 9,500 rpmCarburetors 4 VM 32 SS MikuniAir Filter Paper ElementStarter ElectricLubricating system Wet Sump
TransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 5-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 1.775:1 (87/49)Final reduction 2.800:1 (42/15)Gear ratios, 1st 2.500:1 (35/15).............2nd 1.777:1 (32/18)
.............3rd 1.380:1 (29/21).............4th 1.125:1 (27/24)
.............5th 0.961:1 (25/26)Final drive Daido or D.I.D 630YL O-Ring Chain, 96 links
ChassisFront suspension Hydraulic telefork, 4 spring settings, ANDF Anti-diveRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with 5 spring and 4 damping settingsSteering angle 30
Caster 61 50"
Trail 118 mmSteering diameter 3,5 mFront brake Two 275 mm cross-drilled discs with single-piston hydraulic calipersRear brake One 275 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliper
Front tire 3.50-19 57V 4PR (100/90-19 57V)Rear tire 4.50-17 67V 4PR (130/90-17 68V)Front fork stroke 150 mmRear wheel travel 108 mm
ElectricalIgnition type TransistorisedSpark plugs NGK D8EABattery 12 V 14 Ah - type YB14L-A2Generator 3-phase 250 W AlternatorFuses 10/10/10/10/15A
CapacitiesFuel tank (total) 21 litresReserve 4 litres
Engine oil 3,2 litres
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GSX1100S 1981-1987
The GSX1100S goes on the market in the summer of 1981. Many believed the extremestyling would not go into production, but Suzuki shows great pride in daring originality.
GSX1100SZ 1982
Before going into production, the fairing goesin Pininfarina's wind tunnel and receives awindscreen. The laid riding position becomespart of the design to aid air penetration.
Today it is admitted that Hans A. Muth andSuzuki anticipated the actual Sports Bikeshape with this uncompromised design. Evenif the real product is less extreme than theprototype, It remains highly uncomfortable foreveryday use It has to be ridden fast ongood roads to be appreciated! Interestinglyenough the engine gained 11bhp before goinginto production. By the end of 1981, theKatana is the fastest bike on the market!
GSX1100SD 1983
The GSX1100SD presented in July 1982receives the new 6-spokes Suzuki wheels buttheir dimensions remain unchanged.
The engine is now painted black and the bodycolours change to silver with metallic blue andlight blue/dark blue stripes or silver withmetallic cherry and red/orange stripes. Theseat is now covered with vinyl instead of"skin" of assorted colour. The front and rearsprings are replace with more progressiveones, alternator becomes more powerful andthe footrests are now made of cast aluminium.
GSX1100SE 1984
The 1984 model or GSX1100SE is identical tothe SD version except for the colour scheme.
Cherry red on silver or Metallic blue over silverwith a fine stripping. These are the last modelsto be exported from Japan. There they will besold with no change in 1985 and 1986. In1987 the Katana receives its original silverlivery with the GSX1100SAE, and a limitededition called GSX1100SBE is produced in 500examples for Yokohama Racing. These bikeshave a Red over Silver scheme with frame,front fender and Seat in red.
GSX1100SBE 1987
This is how The Katana line crossed theeighties, dying quietly with no fanfare
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GSX1100SX/SZ/SD/SE/SAE/SBE/SL/SSL Types GS110XS & GU72ATop speed 229 km/h (142 mph)Standing start mile 10"99Maximum power 111 bhp (73,5 kw) @ 8,500 rpm (Japan 108 bhp, Germany 100 bhp, proto 101 bhp)Maximum torque 8,89 kgm (87,2 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm (Japan 9.3 kgm, Ger. 89 Nm, proto 9.34 kgm)Fuel economy Town 7.7 L Road 7.5 L Motorway 8.4 L / 100 km
Dimensions and weightLength 2,260 mm (prototype 2,245 mm)Width 715 mm (prototype 870 mm)Heigth 1,195 mm (prototype 1,190 mm)Seat Heigth 775 mmwheelbase 1,520 mmGround clearance 175 mmDry / Full weight 232 kg / 254 kg (prototype 243 kg dry)
EngineType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 16-valves, air cooled, DOHC, TDCCBore 72 mmStroke 66 mmDisplacement 1074 cc
Compression ratio 9.5:1Redline 9,500 rpmCarburetors 4 Constant Velocity BS 34 SS MikuniAir Filter Paper ElementStarter ElectricLubricating system Wet Sump
TransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 5-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 1.775:1 (87/49)Final reduction 2.800:1 (42/15)Gear ratios, 1st 2.500:1 (35/15).............2nd 1.777:1 (32/18)
.............3rd 1.380:1 (29/21).............4th 1.125:1 (27/24)
.............5th 0.961:1 (25/26)Final drive Daido or D.I.D 630YL O-Ring Chain, 96 links
Chassis Front suspension Hydraulic telefork, 4 spring settings, ANDF Anti-diveRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with 5 spring and 4 damping settingsSteering angle 30
Caster 61 50"
Trail 118 mmSteering diameter 3.5 mFront brake Two 275 mm cross-drilled discs with single-piston hydraulic calipersRear brake One 275 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliper
Front tire 3.50-19 57V 4PR (100/90-19 57V)Rear tire 4.50-17 67V 4PR (130/90-17 68V)Front fork stroke 150 mmRear wheel travel 109 mm
ElectricalIgnition type TransistorisedSpark plugs NGK D8EABattery 12 V 14 Ah - type YB14L-A2Generator 3-phase 250 W AlternatorFuses 10/10/10/10/15A
CapacitiesFuel tank (total) 21 litresReserve 4 litres
Engine oil 3,2 litres
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GSX750S "New Katana" 1984-1985
In 1984, Suzuki transforms the 750 in a radical way, trying to reproduce the originalenthusiasm of ED-2. The GSX750SE is an entirely new model designed in Japan with theED-2 philosophy: sport and show!
GSX750SE 1984
The engine is a new 16-valves GSX delivering84bhp. The steel square tube frame (onlywhere visible though) is very modern andreceives the same wheels as the 750S2. Butthis time they come with a single rear shockabsorber "Full Floater" system and "PositiveDamping Fork". The more conservativeGSX750ES and EF have the samecharacteristics but retain the ANDF and have aconventional clutch the New Katana is gifted
with an hydraulic system.
GSX750ES 1983
But obviously the big difference lies in thepop-up headlamp that sharpens the lines ofthe Katana blade. The side stickers areexplicit: "Katana 750 Aero Dynamics SuperSport" !
This "S3" version created for the domesticmarket, but was also sold in Canada,Australia, New-Zealand and South Africa.
In Europe the British importer sold around 100units Japan or New-Zealand spec bikes.
80 of these were Japanese, with a kphspeedometer (with an mph sticker) and awarning light that comes up over 80kph(Japanese speed limit). 33 other bikes werefrom New-Zealand and got a side standwarning light to replace the speed warning ofthe Japanese version.
It seems that some bikes officially reached the
Denmark shores?In Canada, only 200 1984 models were soldwith a special "Numbered Red maple leafsticker" that showed the "limited edition" spiritof bike. The 1985 and 1986 versions were soldin the regular range.
Anyway you guessed that the bike is a veryrare sight in Europe!
GSX750SF 1985
The 1985 GSX750SF only received a newcolour scheme that will go on for 1986 on theSG model, which is the last version of theshort-lived New Katana.
According to the country they were sold to,the New Katanas could receive the traditionalturn lamps of the 750ES/EF (the integratedones not having been homologated in Europeor Canada).
By the way, the SE and SF/SG are called S3and S4 in Japan!
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GSX750SE/SF/SG S3/S4 Type GR72ATop speed 217 kph (135 mph)Standing start mile 11"95Maximum power 84 bhp @ 9,000 rpm (77 bhp S3/S4)Maximum torque 6.4 kgm @ 7,500 rpmFuel economy 16 Km/L @ 180 km/hDimensions et poidsLength 2,190 mmWidth 760 mmHeigth 1,160 mmSeat Heigth 770 mmwheelbase 1,430 mmGround clearance 140 mmDry / Full weight 212 kg / 236 kgMoteurType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 16-valves, air and oil cooled, DOHC, TDCCBore 67 mmStroke 53 mmDisplacement 747 ccCompression ratio 9.6:1Redline 9,500 rpmCarburetors 4 Constant Velocity BS 32 SS MikuniAir Filter Polyurethane Foam ElementStarter ElectricLubricating system Wet SumpTransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 5-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 1,895:1 (91/48)Final reduction 3,071:1 (43/14) (3.214:1 (45/14) - E24)Gear ratios, 1st 2,500:1 (35/14).............2nd 1,750:1 (28/16).............3rd 1,368:1 (26/19)
.............4th 1,130:1 (26/23)
.............5th 0,956:1 (22/23)Final drive Daido or D.I.D 50V O-Ring Chain, 114 linksPartie cycleFront suspension Hydraulic telefork, 4 spring settings, PDF Anti-diveRear suspension Oscillating, 1 shock full-floater with 4 damping settingsSteering angle 30
Caster 60 45"
Trail 112 mmSteering diameter 3.5 mFront brake Two 275 mm cross-drilled discs with twin-piston hydraulic calipersRear brake One 260 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliperFront tire 100/90-16 54H
Rear tire 120/90-17 64HFront fork stroke 150 mmRear wheel travel 110 mmCircuit lectriqueIgnition type TransistorisedSpark plugs NGK D9EABattery 12 V 14 Ah - type YB14L-A2Generator 3-phase 250 W AlternatorFuses 10/10/10/10/15ACapacitsFuel tank (total) 21 litresReserve 4 litresEngine oil 3,2 litres
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The 90's : Renaissance !
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GSX1100S "70th Anniversary" 1990-1991
The Suzuki Motor Company was born in 1920. To celebrate its 70th birthday, what betterthan offering the Japanese public the bike they could never have: the original Katana? The"70th Anniversary" is practically the 1981 produced in 1000 units. These will all be soldon the launch day!
Though the brakes receive asbestos-free pads, the brake lever becomes adjustable and the seatreceives a band on its new 'blue-jean like" material. A "Seventieth Anniversary" sticker is displayedon the tank and the footrest are cast aluminium. And that's it for the differences with a GSX1100SZ!Except perhaps the codename: GSX1100SL.
This highly successful formula Which took Suzuki by surprise or did it ? demonstrates thepotential of a second edition that will be launched in September 1990. The GSX1100SSL will receivethe duotone scheme of the 1984 SE version.
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GSX250S 1991-1992
Considering the enthusiasm of the Japanese public, the Suzuki management goes oncelebrating the Katana with a less elitist machine.
Indeed the big motorcycle licence is very
difficult and expensive in Japan, and the taxesmake life difficult to bikes over 400cc.
GSX250SSM Katana 1991
So the 250 is a highly calculated bet: in acountry where only the latest novelty isinteresting, going for a 10-years old designcan be crazy. But for 10 years the majority ofthe Japanese public could never gets its handon a Katana
And now Suzuki offers the myth without thelegal and finance troubles! And the 250 size isnot a gamble: this is the biggest market sharein Japan after mopeds (a 50cc Katana,anyone?). OK, so this is not the 1100. Sowhat? In Japan it's the looks that matter.
Suzuki launches the GSX250S with big noisein 1991. The replica is so faithful that it hasthe 4-into-1 exhaust of the 1980 IFMAprototype! And this time its size is perfect forthe Japanese riders. No need for funky raisedclip-ons!
The success is huge, even by the Japanese
standards. Dealers are assaulted and onemonth after the first deliveries, the 250Katana is the best-seller of Japan. It willremain at the top for 4 months!
GSX250SSN Katana 1992
The 250 differs from the original in having 3-spokes Bandit wheels with single front disc.The separate gas-bottle dampers are new andthe water radiator is neatly integrated in theoriginal fairing. Yet the engine retains the "air-cooled" style with replica fins. The 1991 getsthe original silver treatment and in 1992appears another "faithful to legacy" duotone.
Ironically enough, The tyres of the 250 are aswide as the 1100s and the 400 version willeven have larger ones! (Imagine the reactionsof the 750/1100 fanatics in Japan! And I didnot mention the "real" brakes).
How to explain such a success? Maybe thedesign did not age, being so advanced eventin 1980. "Timeless" might be the right word.This is probably the best definition for ahistoric motorcycle!
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GSX250SSM/SSN Type GJ76ATop speed 174 kph (108.3 mph)Standing start mile 14"56Maximum power 40 bhp (29 kW) @ 13,500 rpmMaximum torque 26 Nm (2.7 kgm) @ 10,000 rpmFuel economy 3 L / 100km
Dimensions and weightLength 2,060 mmWidth 685 mmHeigth 1,160 mmSeat Heigth 740 mmwheelbase 1,435 mmGround clearance 165 mmDry / Full weight 160 kg / 178 kg
EngineType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 16-valves, liquid cooled, DOHCBore 49.0 mmStroke 33.0 mmDisplacement 248 cc
Compression ratio 12.5:1Redline 15,500 rpmCarburetors 4 Constant Velocity 29 mm MikuniAir Filter ??Starter ElectricLubricating system Wet Sump
TransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 6-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 2,285:1Final reduction 3,769:1Gear ratios, 1st 3,083:1.............2nd 2,200:1
.............3rd 1,722:1.............4th 1,450:1
.............5th 1,285:1
.............6th 1,150:1Final drive Chain
ChassisFront suspension Hydraulic teleforkRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with separate gas bottle and 4 damping settingsSteering angle ??
Caster 25 40"
Trail 99 mmSteering diameter 2.9 mFront brake One 282 mm cross-drilled disc with quad-pistons hydraulic caliper
Rear brake One 217 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliperFront tire 110/70-17 54HRear tire 140/70-17 66HFront fork stroke ??? mmRear wheel travel ??? mm
ElectricalIgnition type DigitalSpark plugs NGK CR8E ou ND U24ESR-NBattery 12V 10 AhGenerator 3-phase 200 W AlternatorFuses ??
CapacitiesFuel tank (total) 17 litres
Reserve ?? litresEngine oil 3.4 litres
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GSX400S 1992-1993
Surfing on the success of the 250 Katana, Suzuki offers its domestic market a 400ccversion which is even more faithful to the original.
GSX400SSN 1992
The GSX400S even receives the traditional 5-spokes wheels and a 4-into-2 black exhaust.And this time the big twin discs coupled to 4-pistons calipers show the ambitions of thelittle beast: redline is at 15,500rpm!
GSXR400SP 1990
The engine is again derived from theGSX400R, very common in Japan. We came to
know it here when it was installed in the sexyBandit GSX400N.
The 1992, with gunmetal body and black
engine will not convince the fans but helpmake a visual difference with the 250!
GSX400SP 1993
Anyway in 1993 the original colour is back andthe engine receives a beautiful treatment witha faithful chrome decoration.
GSX400 Bandit 1991
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GSX400SSN/SP Type GK77ATop speed 174 kph (108.3 mph)Standing start mile 14.56 secMaximum power 53 bhp @ 10,500 rpmMaximum torque 3.8 kgm @ 9,500 rpmFuel economy 4 L / 100 km
Dimensions and weightLength 2,060 mmWidth 700 mmHeigth 1,150 mmSeat Heigth 750 mmwheelbase 1,430 mmGround clearance 150 mmDry / Full weight 182 kg / 205 kg
EngineType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 16-valves, liquid cooled, DOHCBore 52 mmStroke 47 mmDisplacement 399 cc
Compression ratio 11.8:1Redline ??Carburetors 4 Constant Velocitry 32mm MikuniAir Filter ??Starter ElectricLubricating system Wet Sump
TransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 6-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 1,750:1Final reduction 3,571:1Gear ratios, 1st 3,363:1.............2nd 2,307:1
.............3rd 1,750:1.............4th 1,437:1
.............5th 1,250:1
.............6th 1,150:1Final drive Chain
ChassisFront suspension Hydraulic teleforkRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with separate gas bottle and 4 damping settingsSteering angle 32
Caster 25 40"
Trail 101 mmSteering diameter 3,0 mFront brake Two 255 mm cross-drilled floating discs with quad-pistons hydraulic calipers
Rear brake One 217 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliperFront tire 100/80-18 53HRear tire 140/70-17 66HFront fork stroke ??? mmRear wheel travel ??? mm
ElectricalIgnition type DigitalSpark plugs NGK CR8E OU ND U24ESR-NBattery 12V 10 AhGenerator 3-phase 200 W AlternatorFuses ??
CapacitiesFuel tank (total) 17 litres
Reserve ?? litresEngine oil 4 litres
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GSX1100SR 1994
The bubble has bust: the 250 and 400 Katanas glory days are already past on theJapanese market. But the fans still demand the 1100 ! Suzuki satisfies them in 1994 withthe first big evolution of the "Big Kat".
Behaviour is tamed with a power outputlimited to 95bhp. Torque is inferior too butavailable much lower in the revs, from 9.8kgm@ 6,500rpm to 8.6kgm @ 4,000rpm, still animpressive value!
Even if the engine dimensions are not changedit gets new carburettors. Even if these are still34mm Mikunis. Luckily Fuel Injection andcatlytic converter are not mandatory yet! Oilcapacity is increased from 4 to 4.2 litres andignition is digital. The brakes are the original
model rid of the anti-dive (at last !).Clutch is now electrically-assisted and the reardampers are new Kayaba sets with externalgas bottle.
The ones who know quickly order 1984-1987parts for their GSX1100SR: the less restrictiveairbox, carb jets and silencers that give backthe lost horses
Another bad surprise is the 180kph speedothat really demonstrates the will of castration!Anyway many makers offer 300kphreplacement ones ;-) The tank is also verydisappointing: the electric clutch assistanceate some room and its capacity is reducedfrom 21 to 19 litres. But the Japaese public ishappy and the bike sells fast once again.
This is probably a realistic point of view fromSuzuki: whatever the fanatics would pretend,the Katana is not a Supoersports bike as it
was 20 years ago. So its position becomesmore that of a less radical sports-GT. Deeperchanges on the mythic machine were anywaynot an option.
In the meanwhile, the rest of world is keptiognorant of the phenomenon: if you speak ofa Suzuki Katana to any American bloke today,he will believe you are dealing with the GSXF!
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GSX1100SR/SY Type GU76ATop speed 225 kph (140 mph)Standing start mile 11"4Maximum power 95 bhp (70 kw) @ 8,500 rpmMaximum torque 8,6 kgm (84 Nm) @ 4,000 rpmFuel economy Town 7.7 L Road 7.5 L Motorway 8.4 L / 100 kmDimensions et poidsLength 2,250 mmWidth 740 mmHeigth 1,195 mmSeat Heigth 775 mmwheelbase 1,515 mmGround clearance 165 mmDry / Full weight 232 kg / 254 kgMoteurType 4-stroke 4 cylinder 16-valves, air and oil cooled, DOHC, TDCCBore 72 mmStroke 66 mmDisplacement 1.074 cm 3
Compression ratio 9.5:1Redline 9,500 rpmCarburetors 4 Constant Velocity BS 34 SS MikuniAir Filter Paper ElementStarter ElectricLubricating system Wet SumpTransmissionClutch Wet multi-plate typeGearbox 5-speed constant meshPrimary reduction 1.775:1 (87/49)Final reduction 2.800:1 (42/15)Gear ratios, 1st 2.500:1 (35/15).............2nd 1.777:1 (32/18).............3rd 1.380:1 (29/21)
.............4th 1.125:1 (27/24)
.............5th 0.961:1 (25/26)Final drive Daido or D.I.D 630YL O-Ring Chain, 96 linksPartie cycle Front suspension Hydraulic telefork, 4 spring settingsRear suspension Oscillating, 2 shocks with 5 spring and 4 damping settingsSteering angle 30
Caster 61 50"
Trail 118 mmSteering diameter 3.5 mFront brake Two 275 (floating 300mm) cross-drilled discs with twin (quad) pistons hydraulic calipersRear brake One 275 mm cross-drilled disc with twin-pistons hydraulic caliperFront tire 3.50-19 57V 4PR (100/90-19 57V)
Rear tire 4.50-17 67V 4PR (130/90-17 68V)Front fork stroke 150 mmRear wheel travel 109 mmCircuit lectriqueIgnition type TransistorisedSpark plugs NGK DR8EA ou ND X24ESR-UBattery 12V 14Ah - type YB14L-A2Generator 3-phase 280 W AlternatorFuses 10/10/10/10/15ACapacitsFuel tank (total) 19 litresReserve 4 litresEngine oil 4 litres
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GSX1100SY "Final Edition" 2000
At the dawn on the century, there are still customers for the 1100 Katana and Suzuki does not disappoint!
The Final Edition, sold in 1100 units of course,is the last Katana of the century. It is verysimilar technically to the 1994 version but youcan recognise the new bike instantly.
The paint receives a chromed-effect treatment(like the stickers), engine and wheels are killerblack, and the last but not least the brakes arecompletely new! The front end receives a setof 4-piston Tokico callipers and 300mmfloating discs. Rear is unchanged (but nobodyever complained about them anyway). Theupper stem is anodised in black and is fittedwith a "GSX1100S Final Edition" numberedplate. The handle swithes are new and get awarning command, and the frame isreinforced.
The rumour has it that Suzuki built more than1100 units by fiddling with the serialnumbers Whether it is true or not it shouldat least convince you of the popularity of thebike in Japan.
The Katana, fastest bike on the market whenit was launched, has been replaced by lighter,more powerful and faster machines. Ugly or
Beautiful? Everyone has an opinion on it. Butundeniably this is a classic, an important stepin motorcycle design that influenced all thatcome after it...
Of course the incredible engines of the Katanawere not enough to make them the best bikeson the market in 1981. Roadholding, comfortand practicality were neglected too much infavour of style. But this is probably the reasonfor the Katana cult today: Few Japanese bikesare as futile and personal.
To ride a Katana today is to affirm one's tastefor beautiful machines and to show theconcessions one is willing to make to possessone! Spare parts are not rare yet thanks tostandardisation and the engines areunburstable (if cared for of course). TheKatana still impresses the spectators in thestreet and are perfectly at ease in moderntraffic, especially going fast on the Germanautobahn were the bike was planned
So collect them now! Prices are stable andreasonable (The 1100 is undeniably overpricedbut it is THE Katana, so) and will hardly loseany value now. You will have been advised!
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About tuning
With its unburstable engine, the Katana quickly became a dragracer's favourite. Longwheelbase, Turbocharger and "weightwatchers" cure have transformed numerousinnocent GSX1100S! Today the tradition lives on, but rarer engines mean the market isnow taken over by the GSXRs.
Though in Japan, thanks to the reissues themarket is going well. Here tuning is high-levelwith a "DIY" look that the Japanese love.
Yoshimura Katana 1135R
Among the recent products, the most strikingone probably is the Yoshimura 1135 R or"Final Edition Evolution" how the "Pop"Yoshimura garage reinvents the ultimateKatana.
196 kg, 150 bhp, titanium exhaust, totallyrebuilt engine, 40mm Yoshimura-Mikunicarburetors, magnsium engine parts,reinforced frame, many hand-made parts likethe aluminium tank, lightweight wheels andbrakes, special electric circuits including aStack digital meter, the whole lot being madein only 5 units for as many fortunate ownersFortunate veing the right word as the retailprice was 3.580.000 yen, about 35.800 !
GSX1400S Kobe Unicorn
The Kobe Unicorn Works not wanting to limititself to customising the "old" Katanas, theychose an alternative job: transforming theGSX1400 into a Katana! Here too, the noblematerials appear on every part.
Aluminium tank, Stack instruments, titaniumexhaust and titanium coating on the 46 mm
fork and windscreen, Fuel injection,lioghtweight eadlamp and even a practicalluggage space under the seat! The bigadvantage of this bike is to be street legal but the price is still high at 1.890.000 yen,about 18.900 .
Suzuki GSX1400
If power is limited to 100 bhp, the max torqueof 12.8 kgm at 5,000 rpm must compensateeasily!
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Identification and Spotter's Guide
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Katana Frame numbers
Year Model Frame Country1981 GS550MX GS550M-100001~ Europe1981 GS650GX GS650G-100001~ Europe1982 GS550MZ GS550M-105959~ Europe1982 GS650GZ GS650G-109521~ Europe1982 GSX750SZ GS75X-800001~ Europe1982 GSX750SZ GR71A-100001~ Europe1982 GSX1000SZ GS10X-500001~ Europe1982 GSX1100SZ GS110X-522093~ Europe1983 GS650GD GP71B-100001~ Europe1983 GSX750SD GR71A-105386~ Europe1983 GSX1100SD GS110X-535583~ Europe1984 GSX1100SE GS110X-541309~ Europe
Year Model Frame Country
1981 GS650G-1 GS650-100001~ Japan1982 GS650G-2 GS650-111120~ Japan1982 GSX750S/SS GS75X-106815~ Japan1983 GS650G-3 GP71B-100013~ Japan1983 GSX750S-2/S-2C GS75X-114747~ Japan1984 GSX750S-3 GR72A-115447~ Japan1985 GSX750S-4 GR72A-119922~ Japan1987 GSX1100SAE/SAB GS110X-101404 Japan1990 GSX1100SM/SL GS110X-101841~ Japan1991 GSX250SSN GJ76A-100026~ Japan1992 GSX400SSN GK77A-100001~ Japan1992 GSX1100SSL GS110X-104218~ Japan1994 GSX1100SR GU76A-100001~ Japan2000 GSX1100SY GU76A-102206~ Japan
Year Model Frame Country1981 GS650GX GP71G-100001~ Australia1982 GS550MZ GN73A-100001~ Australia1982 GS750SZ GR71A-100001~ Australia1982 GS1000SZ GT72A-100001~ Australia1983 GS650G-3 GP71B-100001~ Australia1983 GS1100SD GU72A-100001~ Australia
Year Model Frame Country1984 GSX750SE JS1GR74A E2100001~ Canada1985 GSX750SF JS1GR74A F2100001~ Canada1986 GSX750SG JS1GR74A G2100001~ Canada
Year Model Frame Country1982 GS550MZ JS1GN73A C100001~ USA1982 GS1000SZ JS1GT72A C100001~ USA1982 GS1100SD JS1GU72A C100001~ USA1983 GS650MD JS1GP71G D100001~ USA1983 GS750SD JS1GR71A D100001~ USA1983 GS1100SD JS1GU72A D100001~ USA
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Suzuki Colour Codes
Pure colours Colour combinations019 Black X X 65H 05F+01905F Sunday Orange (Tape) X 67U 742+05F+01905L Candy Imperial Maroon X 67T 742+05F+742064 Pure White X X 7FP 16D+01907G Pure Red (Tape) X 7FR 05F+019+16D08K Vivid Blue (Tape) X X 7FU 58L+58M08L Light Blue (Tape) X X 7RC 4DV+58M10V Rocky White X X 7RD 23W+01912K Silver Metallic X X 7RE 23W+06412U Dark Grey (Cast Wheel) X X 7RF 16D+76512Z Casting Silver Metallic X 7RG 23W+05F+01913L Bright Silver Metallic X X 79W 40P+45P13M Gold No.2 (Cast Wheel) X X 80A 291+13L13T Casting Gold No.2 X X 80Z 46W+46Y
13Y Dark Royal Blue X X 86Y 49T+49V14M Shiny Red (Tape) X X 87A 13L+16L15K Alien Silver Metallic X X 87U 15T+29115T Black Semi-Gloss No.2 X X 87V 40P+50E16D Pearl Shiny White 87W 019+064+07G+72416L Marble Excellent Blue X X 92E 15K+29119T Medium Gold X 94V 05F+019+15K23W Coroners Silver Metallic291 Black Semi-Gloss4DV Black40P Black45P Red
46W Dark Royal Blue46Y Royal Grey49U Dark Royal Blue49T Dark Royal Red49V Light Royal Grey50E Light Red58L Dart Navy Blue58M Illusion Grey719 Orange (Tape)724 Sky Blue (Tape)737 Stardust Silver Metallic742 Silver Metallic (Tape)765 Dark Blue
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GSX250S and GSX400S
GSX250SSM 1991 GSX400SSN 1992
GSX250SSN 1992 GSX400SP 1993
Identification 250-400 cc
GSX250SSM GSX250SSN GSX400SSM GSX400SPSuzuki / Katana /engine size emblems
05F /Modified/none 05F /Modified/none 05F /Modified/none 05F /Modified/noneEngine / carburetorcolour
Gray/gray Gray/gray Black/gray Gray/grayWheels colour, type 12U/3 12U/3 291/5 12U/5Frame colour 13L 13L 13L 13LTank colour 13L 13L ? 13L+?Front/ rear fenderColour
13L+291/13Y 13L+291/13Y ?+291/13Y 13L+291/13YSeat colour / material /band
?/Fabric/Yes ?/Fabric/Yes ?/Fabric/Yes ?/Fabric/YesFork colour Aluminium Black Black AluExhaust 4 into 1 4 into 1 4 into 2 4 into 2Front brakes Single disc Single disc Double disc Double discRemarks
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GS550M and GS650GGS550MZ 1982 GS550MZ USA 1982
GS650GX 1981 GS650GZ 1982
GS650G1 1981 GS650G3 1983
Identification 550-650 cc GS550MX/MZ GS650GX/G1 GS650GZ/G2 GS650GD/G3
Fairing None None None YesOil cooler None Yes GX, None G1 Yes GZ, None G2 Yes GD, None G3Suzuki / Katana / engine sizeemblems
05F /Classic/None 05F /Classic GX/G1 05F/Classic GZ/G2 05F,742/Class. GD/G3Engine / carburetor colour Gray/gray Gray/gray Gray/gray Black/blackWheels colour, type 10V/5 10V/5 10V/5 291/6Frame / swingarm colour 291/291 291/12K 291/12K 291/291Tank colour 13L 13L 13L 13L+? GD, 15K G3Front fender colour 13L+291 13L+291 13L+291 13L GD, 15K G3 +291Seat colour / material / band 40P+45P / Vynil 40P+45P / Vynil 40P+45P / Vynil 40P+50E / VynilFootrests Steel Steel Steel AluminiumAnti-dive None (MX),ANDF (MZ) None (GX), ANDF (G1) Black ANDF ANDFHandlebar High High Low LowInstruments Simplified on MX Simplified on GXRemark Chain, 6-speed box Rounded seat Lowered pillion seat
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GSX750S
GSX750S Japon 1982 GSX750S-3 Prototype 1983
GSX750SZ Europe 1982 GSX750S-3 Japon (SE) 1984
GSX750SD USA 1983 GSX750SF Australie ? 1985
GSX750SD Europe 1983 GSX750SF Canada 1985
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Identification 750 cc
GSX750S/SS
GSX750SZ GSX750S-2
GSX750S-2C
GSX750SD GSX750S3Prototype
GSX750S3 GSX750S4
Rear suspension Classic Classic Classic Classic Classic Full Floater Full Floater Full FloaterWings None According
to countryNone None Yes - - -
Suzuki / Katana /Engine sizeemblems
05F /None/None 05F /Origin /None 05F /None/None 05F /None/None 05F /Origin /None 05F /-/- 05F /-/- 05F /-/-
Engine / carburetorcolour
Gray/gray Gray/gray Gray/gray Gray/gray Black/Gray Black andgold/black
Black andgold/gray
Black andgold/gray
Wheels colour, type 12U/5 12U/5 291/6 12Z/6 291/6 13T/6 13T/6 19T/6Frame colour 13L 13L 13L 13L 13L 13T 13T 13LTank colour 13L 13L 15K 13L+16L 13L+16L or
05L16D 16D 23W
Front/ rear fenderColour
13L+291/13Y
13L /13Y 15K+291/291
13L+291/13Y
13L+291/291
16D+13T+291/-
16D+13T+291/-
23W+291/-
Seat colour /material / band
46W+46Y/Suede style
46W/Ska 46W+46Y/Suede style
49T+49V/Suede style
49V+49U,49T/Vynil
58L+58M /Vynil
58L+58M /Vynil
4DV+58M /Vynil
Fork colour Aluminium Aluminium 15T 15T 15T 15T 15T 15T Front/rear footrests Steel/alumi
niumSteel Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Black
AluminiumBlackAluminium
Aluminium
Anti-dive ANDF ANDF ANDF ANDF ANDF ANDF ? PDF PDFWindscreen On SS Yes Yes Yes Yes - - -Handlebar Super
raisedClip-ons Raised clip-
onsRaised clip-ons
Clip-ons Clip-ons High clip-ons
High clip-ons
Turn lamps Classic Classic Classic Classic Classic Integrated Integratedor ESD/EFE
Integratedor ESD/EFE
Instruments 180 kph 240 kph 180 kph 180 kph 240 kph S3 S3 S3 withwatch andfuel gauge
Brakes Classic Classic Classic Classic Classic 650 gold S3 gold S3 goldRemarks 16" Front
wheel16" Frontwheel
17" Frontwheel
White oilcooler grille
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GSX1100S
GSX1100SX 1981 GSX1100SE 1984
GS1100SZ Europe 1982 GSX1100SM/SL/SSL 1990
GS1100SZ USA 1982 GSX1100SR 1994
GSX1100SD USA 1983 GSX1100SY 2000
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Identification 1100 cc
GSX1100SX
GSX1100SZ Proto
GSX1100SZ/SM/SL/SSL
GSX1100SD/SE/SAE
GSX1100SBE
GSX1100SR
GSX1100SY
Rear suspension Classic withno levers
Classic withno levers
Classic Classic Classic Separategas bottle
Separategas bottle
WingsNone According tocountry Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Suzuki / Katana / Engine sizeemblems
O5F/Handmade/None
O5F/Origin/None
05F/Origin/Yes
?/Origin/Yes Whiteborder/Modified/Yes+Limited
05FModified/None
Chromed/ModifiedChrome/None
Engine / carburetor colour Gray/gray Gray/gray Gray/gray Black/black Black/black Gray/gray Black/grayWheels colour, type 12Z/5 12Z/5 12Z/5 291/6 291/6 12Z/5 291/5Frame colour 13L 13L 13L 13L Red 13L YD8Tank colour 13L 13L 13L,
13L+16L(SSL)
13L+16L or05L, 13L(SAE)
13L+Red 13L YD8
Front/ rear fender Colour 13L/13Y 13L or13L+291according
version/13Y
13L+291/13Y
13L+291/291
Red+291/291
13L+291/13Y
YD8+291/13Y
Seat colour / material / band 46W+46Y/Suede/None
46W+46Y/Suede style
/None
46W+46Y /Suede styleor Vynil
/Yes
49V+49Uou 49T/Vynil /Yesfor export
49T/ Vynil/Yes
?/Fabric/Yes ?/Fabric/Yes
Fork colour Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium 15T 15T Aluminium AluminiumFront/rear footrests Steel/Steel Steel/Steel Steel/steel
(SZ) Alu/aluAlu/alu Alu/alu Alu/alu Alu/alu
Anti-dive None Accordingversion
ANDF ANDF ANDF None None
Windscreen None Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesInstruments Black/green Black/green Classic 240
or 180 kphClassic 240or 180 kph
Classic 180kph
Classic 180kph
Classic 180kph
Front brakes Classic,Transparent
MC
Classic,Transparent
MC
Classic Classic Classic Classic 4 pistons
Remarks Full-scalemodel
Chromed airbox
70thAnniversarysticker ontank
Numberedplate onupper stem
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Toys and scale models
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Producer and reference PhotosTamiya GSX1100S Katana
1/6 th Model kit Ref. 16025
Tamiya GSX1100S Katana
1/12 th Model kit Ref. 14010
Tamiya GSX750S Katana
1/12 th Model kit Ref. 14015
Tamiya GSX750S New Katana
1/12 th Model kit Ref. 14034
Tamiya GSX1100S Custom tuned
1/12 th Model kit Ref. 14065
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Producer and reference PhotosTestors Ref. 431 NittoGSX1100S Katana 1/8 th kits
This mould has been sold under at least 5 brands identifying the original (Yodel or Nitto?) is difficult!
An "evident" copy is the sold under the Chinese TongXing brand with Ref. TX 1990. Its box is a copy of the
Doyusha (same 1990 SR photo!)
DoyushaRef. Big Bike 2 4800
Yodel
Arii GSX750"High Sense Deformed Model"
"Gal & Bike No2"Deformed kit
Bandai GSX1100S
"High Sense Deformed Model"Friction engine deformed kit
Red Baron Group Tin metal model
"Motor Max " or " Red Box " or " SammlerModelle " GSX1100S Katana
1/18 th scale models Ref. 7601
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Producer and reference PhotosAoshima
GSX1100X Katana "Concrete Western"Friction engine model
Ref. Keisu-Seitatsu set N3
DiapetGSX1100X Black and
GSX1100S Police "Concrete Western"Scale models
Banpresto GSX1100S Katana1/18 th scale models
(for "Big Entertainment" game centers prizemachines)
BanprestoKey ring
(for "Big Entertainment" game centers prizemachines)
Bandai Ride Garage RC GSX1100SRadio-controlled 1/18 th scale model
Ref. 911984Planned for may 2003, the product was never
released. Very sad as it looked great!
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Producer and reference PhotosTakara GSX750S Katana
Friction engine model
Ref. Choro-Bike 01
Takara GSX1100S Katana"Gold" and Transparent Q-shop Specials
Friction engine models
Takara GSX750S PoliceFriction engine model
Takara Team Suzuki SetFriction engine models
Ref. Suzuki Garage Set
Takara GSX1100S KatanaFinal Edition
Friction engine model Ref. Choro-Bike 15
Takara RC GSX1100S KatanaRadio-controlled deformed model
Ref. ChoroBike RC RB02
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Bibliography
Suzuki GSX-S Katana File 1 (1999) and 2 (2001)Editor : Studio TAC Creative
ISBN 4-88393-000-9 and ISBN 4-88393-055-64000 Yen each
Suzuki GSX-S Katana File Special (2003)Editor : Studio TAC Creative
ISBN 4-88393-102-15800 Yen
Katana Enthusiastic Motorcycle BookSpecial edition of Clubman Magazine N71?
Japan January 19922 editions, one without Clubman 71 number
Katana Enthusiastic Motorcycle BookUpdate of previous book?
(This one presents the GSX400S)
Suzuki Motorrder seit 1952Joachim Kuch1 st edition 1994
Editor : Motorbuch Verlag ISBN 3-613-01625-7
26 Euros
Tous les modles SUZUKI depuis 1970Joachim Kuch
1 st edition 27 juin 2000Editor : ETAI
ISBN 272688508X22,95 Euros
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Internet sites
General Suzuki siteshttp:// www.suzukicycles.orgIncredible source of information on all Suzuki models in Englishhttp://ezwebz.com/gs-classicExcellent technical site on the GS generation (and the GSX Katana !-) in Germanhttp://www.gsresources.comA lot of technical information on the GS generation in English
Katana siteshttp://www.katanacentral.co.ukThe Katana Bible, very rich and big audience in English. Many ads and active forum.Media, toys sections and beautiful design!http://www.katana-treff.deExcellent site dedicated to the Katana in German. Technique, ads, media, very rich.http://www.gsxkatana.deAnother big site in German, very complete with nice design!
Owners Clubshttp://www.toyclub.com/katana/index.shtmlSite dedicated to the extreme kats Many press reviews (in English)http://www.katanaclub.nlThe Dutch club (in Dutch)http://www.katanaownersclub.de
The German club, many outings between katana lovers! (in German)
750S3/S4 siteshttp://www.katana-berlin.deA general Katana site with exellent S3 and history parts (in German and English)http://www22.big.or.jp/~xex/home.htmJapanese owner's club, forum and technical modifications (in Japanese)http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/flip_up_headlight_katanaNice Internet forum dedicated to the "Flip-up Headlight Katanas" in English
Tuninghttp://www.katana-phoenix.co.ukEnormous number of pictures on this site in English!http://www.netquest.co.uk/katweb/index.htmKatana Specials presents all the tuned Katana in Englishhttp://www.netmove.co.jp/yoshimura/complete_katana.htmlThe Yoshimura Katana 1135 No comments!http://www5c.biglobe.ne.jp/~unicornThe Japanese tuner who transforms the GSX1400 into a Katana ;-)
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