What is the difference between a katana and a GSX-R?
Katana = Can-o-tuna, heavy, slow, and awful styling All kidding aside – the Katana is basically a GSXR motor that has been softened down a bit – less HP, less torque and less of that “thrill” that the GSXR engine poseses. The katana also has more relaxed ergo’s and outdated styling / aerodynamics.
What is the difference between GSX-R and GSX?
So the GSX-S is 40bhp down on power and weighs an extra 7kg. As expected, the new GSX-S is down on speed. There’s not a huge amount of difference between the two bikes up to 60mph, but then the GSX-R stretches its legs and disappears into the distance; flat-out it’s nearly 30mph quicker than the sports-touring GSX-S.
Is a Suzuki Katana a GSXR?
The Katana is based on the GSX-1000F naked bike, which itself is based on the popular GSX-R1000 sport bike. Rather than using the techy new 999-cc inline-four from Suzuki’s current superbikes, it uses a long-stroke engine of the same displacement from the 2005-2008 GSX-R1000.
What is the best year for GSXR 1000?
I would say that 05-08 are much better bikes, and better looking. Performance is clearly better. If looks are important, buy the year that you think looks best. But the “best” GSXR year was 1985.
Can a GSX 750 katana fit a seat cowl?
The seat assembly on the GSX 750 Katana is different, so this seat cowl will NOT fit the 750. Great piece for track days. Covers the headlight and allows you to run a number for racing. Also cool for cutting out a custom headlight shape.
Where is the lower fairing on a Suzuki Katana?
Bolts to your Suzuki brackets. Replacement lower fairing for your Katana. Bolts to your Suzuki brackets. Replacement lower fairing for your Katana. Bolts to your Suzuki brackets. This is the piece that goes between the left and right upper fairing and below the headlight.
Where can I find the Suzuki GSX600F service manual?
The Cyclepedia.com 1988-1997 Suzuki GSX600F & GSX750F Katana Online Service Manual features detailed full-color photographs and wiring diagrams, complete specifications with step-by-step procedures performed and written by a Suzuki dealer trained technician.
What kind of maintenance does a Suzuki Katana do?
Periodic Maintenance – Periodic Maintenance Chart, Clutch Cable Adjustment, Throttle Free Play, Brake Fluid, Engine Idle Speed, Drive Chain Adjustment, Rear Brake Inspection, Brake Pads, Engine Oil, Spark Plugs, Air Filter Servicing, Tires, Valve Clearance, Compression Test