You wanna buy a what? A can-of-tuna?!! Just kidding-but a lot of other
riders won't be! The Katana is suzuki so called entry level sport bike.
They haven't really changed anything on it for like 10 years or so-to put it
lightly-the thing was dissed big time when it first came out over ten years
ago! I remember riding with several friends that had them-all newer than my
90 cbr 600-and they ALL ate my dust big time! Come to think of it-the
biggest gauge on it-is its gas gauge!
If it where me- i would look at the honda cbr's-or maybe a R6 if you have
the cash. The gsx-r is about the only thing suzuki has done right in my
opion!
Brent
01 dak
95 honda CBR 600 F3
and too much other stuff to list!
>From: "Robert R.II" <iicold@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Suzuki GSXs vs. Katanas
>Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 04:53:32 -0500
>
>Guys, what are the downfalls of owning the Katana compared to the GSX-R600,
>750, 1000? I am thinking about purchasing my first bike within the next
>two
>years and I like what I see in all of the Suzuki sportbikes, but the Katana
>stands out to me. I know that it isn't as agile as the GSX, but the Katana
>looks good in the black and silver and the Gixxer isn't offered in that
>scheme and I'm sure that it has an ample amount of power. I am looking at
>the 600s myself, how fast can I expect top end on the 600 Katana. I am
>also
>open to any suggestions to other sportbikes around the 600cc displacement
>area. I really am craving for a bike and I don't want to regret buying a
>certain bike. By the way, how does the YZF-R6 look to you guys? Price is
>a
>factor..... < $8000
>
>Robert.
>
>
>>From: "Chuong Nguyen" <dester223@hotmail.com>
>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: Today's bike experience was: Re: mishap on motorcycle
>>(no
>>one's hurt)
>>Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 01:01:09 -0000
>>
>>Yea, but the GSX-R has a LOT more power :). The katana (92 model weights
>>439 dry) and I guess your guess on the weight is fairly right on track.
>>BUT... around town, the katana is more of a easier ride for cruising. The
>>GSX-R has the raw power and grunt but the suspension is also a little
>>stiffer.
>>
>>The main thing is power... Have you really RIDDEN both bikes yet? I got
>>on
>>my friend's 2000 GSXR 750 today and the whole ride angle is different. It
>>makes you lean towards the front of the shield more than my katana.
>>
>>It's just a matter of taste. The GSXR 600 would be a great bike for
>>starter
>>and long term user. You don't want to trade in later for a bigger bike
>>and
>>lose $$$. My friend said if you wait until winter, you can get a GSXR 750
>>pretty cheap since people are going to go for the 1000. Good luck in
>>choosing your bike.
>>-Chuong
>>
>>
>><snip>The GSXR is a great bike, but it may be a wee bit much to learn
>>on</snip
>>
>>Actually, it only weighs 359 and I can almost sit straight up and still
>>reach the handles. I rode my managers 99 Katana 600 and it was a lot
>>heavier
>>and less comfortable. I would think that a lighter, more comfortable bike
>>would be easier to learn on.
>>
>>
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