Suzuki is bringing out an up to date version of their Katana. Looks to be a lot of fun, nearly triple the hp of the NT with 100 less pounds.
Return of the Katana
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And it's got a nifty chain, not much fairing, and no panniers!
It does look like a neat bike, though. But it doesn't check off all my requirements/preferences.
It does look like a neat bike, though. But it doesn't check off all my requirements/preferences.
Warren
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Kind of like comparing apples and oranges
DirtFlier
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I don't care for the "stink bug" tail treatment of too many modern bikes - including the NC700X that is my NT700V's stablemate. It makes as much sense as the "bird beak" look on the ADV bikes. 
I rode a 90 600 Katana for a number of years, fun bike.
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Around 2011 I decided to stop selling off bikes I have purchased over the years and now have three distinctly different street bikes in my garage. I have had a cbr1000rr in the past and I still appreciate big powerful good handling bikes. I really appreciate the new crop of liter naked bikes with power and handling at near super sport levels. There was no way I was going to sell my vfr 800 or Bking for an NT700V so when the time was right I eventually bought one to add to my now full garage.
The NT is a relatively simple bike that has comfort, convenience and longevity that no other under a liter bike has. Variety is the spice of life.
One more shot of the high tail contemporary performance bike. :smile:
The NT is a relatively simple bike that has comfort, convenience and longevity that no other under a liter bike has. Variety is the spice of life.
One more shot of the high tail contemporary performance bike. :smile:
It kind of looks like the 1984 Suzuki 850 Turbo.
My best friend in High School had a 1983 Yamaha Turbo 650 Seca back in the early 90s. I was seriously jealous of that bike.
My best friend in High School had a 1983 Yamaha Turbo 650 Seca back in the early 90s. I was seriously jealous of that bike.
The early Katanas took their styling from the NX85 or vice versa.
Retro is making a come back.
Retro is making a come back.