This bike surprised me! Love how i don’t see a lot of them around. To each their own but I’m a huge fan
@javierorozco410
Жыл бұрын
THANKS ... A BEAUTIFUL MACHINE ! ... THE ENGINE IS A GEM SO POWERFUL + SMOOTH !! GREETINGS FROM MEXICO .
@Wowxoxo69
11 ай бұрын
badazz bike, low profile keeeps those blades turnning
@RawTopShot
Жыл бұрын
They could have done the classic metallic alloy silver with red graphics and text 😊
@martyn_g
Жыл бұрын
Didn’t they do that when it got first released three years ago?
@trevjones1315
Жыл бұрын
Maybe they did, but that's half the point of a kat.
@alanpassmore2275
Жыл бұрын
And they should make the clocks look like the old Kat clocks.
@dleebox2268
Жыл бұрын
Yes yes👊🏽😎
@storegga
Жыл бұрын
Future classic
@ScottB-NE
Жыл бұрын
Find this type of machine interesting. I’m old enough to remember the original, and the derivatives of that design, so this incarnation ignited an interest in me when launched. I think it looks ok but doesn’t have a ‘wow’ factor. Given the range of choice we now have in motorcycles, I’d struggle to go for this over the added functionality of the GT (which is the same basic format and drive train, but with the added range, luggage options and weather protection). Never haven ridden either (sadly no Suzuki franchise up here is Aberdeen nowadays), this is very much a head not heart ‘sofa’ review! I guess owners have tried before they buy and will be happy. After all what’s not to like really. It’s a modern motorcycle that will out perform most of us! Keep up with the honest content Kate - cracking job lass! Stay safe folks. 👏👏👍
@millinutz
Жыл бұрын
Now this is a bike I could really go to town on. I love the looks and the similarities it has with the original from way back when..., a beautiful transition from old to new. I was a lover of that very square end the original had, which was rather popular then, but was not so well received by my mates if I remember correctly. Unfortunately, where I live there are delivery problems and any that arrive at the Dealership are already designated an owner, so i've not been able to even just sit on one yet. Once again a fab and very competent video. Thanks. Oh and that looked like Rocket on that salad plate, so nout for me.
@ttrguy9952
Жыл бұрын
UNK Another wonderful review! I love your down to earth no frills style. I know when you say something about a bike, good or bad, it's pretty spot on. Great job! I look forward to the next one. 👍👍🌹
@gerdgerdsen3146
Жыл бұрын
i ride the 2019 katana in black as my first bike and the handling is just great with the wide handlebars. in comparision to the sv 650 gladius of my riding school the katana feels way more planted and gained my trust way faster than the smaller and lighter sv 650, on the Autobahn i got scared at 150km/h on the sv, where the katana likes to cruise at those speeds. the small tank sure is a bummer, but i never ran out of gas and its a great bike to have fun in the twistis or to commute to work with. the quick shifter would have been a great addition to the 2019 katana, but its still a neat bike
@deanharris9331
Жыл бұрын
This machine grows on me the more I see it. You should call it the Kate tana ......😊👌
@yorkshireR9T
Жыл бұрын
The old launch was the 1st of your reviews I watched. Been a fan of your honest reviews since. 👍
@buddha-on-a-bike
Жыл бұрын
hi Kate, I think the Katana is a special bike & I'm glad to see you reviewing it. I prefer the silver with orange highlights from around 2017-18, makes it look more like the original from the 80's
@CavalierNTX
Жыл бұрын
Took a photo of one of these by chance as it was parked up and abandoned in Tokyo (probably Akihabara district) back in 2007. Had no idea what it was till I recognised the new shape in recent years. Life's a bit like that sometimes. Nice to strike a pose on, shame about the fuel range and passenger accommodations. My 76 year old mum's hips would not cope with that perch. CB1000R in this class, every time. Or even the Guzzi V100 - It just does it all
@nigel8499
Жыл бұрын
Love the original Kat especially the Big Cat, this looks good 👍
@sarge2u1
Жыл бұрын
I'd have one for sure if it had the bigger tank, that's a killer for me. Great video kate
@chrisrader8547
Жыл бұрын
My sister owned a Katana back in the late 90’s. They called it a 600 but it was really a 550. Fun little bike in its day. Not particularly sophisticated. Very much came across, back then, as kind of an ‘affordable’ sporty bike.
@richchamberlain5327
Жыл бұрын
I really like the look apart from the plate carrier. I think I could live with the small tank, but the plate thing would have to go. The dash definitely needs an update it looks cluttered compared to my GT's tft.
@baricho4771
9 ай бұрын
If only Suzuki kept the 19 litre tank from the GSX -S 1000! it would definately be in my garage. Thankyou for a wonderful review😉
@UsernameKate
9 ай бұрын
Agreed!! It would be brilliant! Here is the ride review: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lo-kuHmHnmZyqm0
@judge831
11 ай бұрын
This bike is in my top 3 for sure.
@aidens04
Жыл бұрын
They look much better in the flesh. Only seen one in the wild. Was impressed.
@paulgray3013
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kate. Great review and looking forward to the next. I test rode the Guzzi V100 Mandello, the Suzuki 100gt ant then the Katana back to back at my dealer. Having owned a 2021 Guzzi V7 as a first bike, my heart was with the V100. Then I rode the Gt and it was awesome...and cheaper 😊 Finally I took the katana out, not expecting it to win vs the gt. I loved the looks having had a poster of the origional as a kid but the tank size and less wind protection was against it. All I can say is it fit me like a glove, it was clean air on the Kat where I was buffeted on the gt. There's was less vibes in the seat and pegs than the gt and if feels more mid range grunty. I latter found out its tuned for more top end at 152 bhp, and still feels like it's got more mid range torque. So I put my pennies down there and then. I don't mind the small tank, thought I would but I work round in problem. I ve not seen another on the road and it gets tons of attention at meets, where the majority say its much better in the flesh than pics. Suzuki only brought 30 (I think) into the country, 15 of each colour and I got the last Blue. It's not for everyone but I love it.
@SWTVENOM
3 ай бұрын
I am considering this or the Mondello, where I am the Katana is on Sale for 4K off the MSRP vs the Mondello at MSRP😅
@paulgray3013
3 ай бұрын
They re both fantastic so it's a win, win either way. For me, the only downside of the Katana was the small fuel tank, but in reality it wasn't an issue in everyday use. Happy riding 😊
@mariusmarius4832
Жыл бұрын
I have very fond memories of the originals..brother in law and sister both had them and as a young teenager I bombed them down never ending stretches of road in Africa.Thank god I did not end up killing myself.
@markwalding8205
Жыл бұрын
I loved the original Katana and i really like the look of this one.
@neilrichardson3986
Жыл бұрын
Should have a supercharger to compete with H2,would be a winner🏆
@buttyace
11 ай бұрын
Picking one up this week as the tank range is not an issue. I have an RG500 which a tank nearly twice the size & does half the mpg!! It’s all about the fun of riding for me.
@UsernameKate
11 ай бұрын
Exactly! I used to have to fill up every 120 miles on my duke 690 so it doesn't bother me too much but I know it's a real gripe for some! 😁
@frankbrewer6542
Жыл бұрын
Your vlogs on this bike are spot on. I have a black 2020 model and over the 3 years I have had this beauty it seems at my age I need to have a bathroom break way before I need fuel so the small tank has never been a major problem for me.😂 around 110 on a really full tank before the warning light if that helps anyone?
@WyreForestBiker
Жыл бұрын
A small point but one thing that lets the design down on this and other recent Suzuki's are the tank graphics . IMO they look like an afterthought using the first font free you come across on your laptop (and way too big).. A Suzuki "s " badge in chrome or black would look so much better.
@richb5248
Жыл бұрын
I like the fact Suzuki have used their brains. Brembo on the front Nissin on the rear. Who needs full Brembo on this type of bike?
@steveparadise
11 ай бұрын
Owned the original version of the katana and this is the first modern version I like aside from the Icon 1000 new Jack city build which I really liked as well. Nice.
@williamrae9954
11 ай бұрын
Out of the FOUR models using the K5 motor, the GSX-S950 is the one to buy, the Katana, the GSX-S1000 and the SE are all 130bhp on the dyno,but all,including the '950' cost the same to get them up to 150bhp at the rear wheel! If you're buying a Katana as a longterm purchase, get a subframe auxiliary tank made, get it up to 20litre,not a big job, link it in so it's filling through the normal fuel cap! I personally like them,but depreciation is chronic, I've seen low mileage ones at 5k, because they are an acquired taste...surprised Suzuki stuck with the model, hardly huge sales figures (i never understood why they didn't upgrade the RF900,back in the day,that machine has stood the test of time)!
@user-Hayabusarider
11 ай бұрын
I was after one off these before I bought the GSX 1000s, I couldn't get hold off one hence GSX. But now sat on one and was disappointed how hard the seat was compared too the GSX. I wasn't keen on foot peg position either. But love the look 🤷🏼♂️
@GiantmanUK
8 ай бұрын
Great review! Nice clear voice! This is the first time I've seen this new Katana,I like it's looks,if I bought one I'd go for the black or silver one and I'd make the registration plate smaller.The fuel tank is nuts surely it could've been bit deeper.Have they gone a bit too far with all the ride settings?too many traction control modes?
@markf5437
Жыл бұрын
Spot on, what a great job Suzuki have nailed it 👍
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@pja7
Жыл бұрын
When I was 16 in 1981 my neighbour owned the original 1100. I thought it looked amazing and would just gaze it every time I saw it with its suede seat. He used to commute all year round on it it, keeping it parked outside uncovered in the street. The modern version came as a disappointment to me.
@adammcallister2260
Жыл бұрын
This might be a bike channel but I’m all for Cafés with Kate! 😂
@JohnLongdin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kate. I adored the original 1100 in the 80s - saw it race a dragster bike at the NEC show neck and neck! I'm sure it will be a marmite one though.
@marco1950-s2b
7 ай бұрын
Katana 💞
@martyn_g
Жыл бұрын
A definite second bike to my VStrom 1050 XT
@datnguyen7494
11 ай бұрын
12 litters tank is a deal breaker for me
@robertwalker48
29 күн бұрын
Great Vid thanks Kate. How comfy is the seat please????
@nickbitten9910
Жыл бұрын
Looks quite nice but I recall the impact the original 80's one had.
@ianbirtwistle2422
Жыл бұрын
110miles to a tank full fuel its not a problem had myn for 3 years use it every day one of the best bikes ive owned out of the 52 of them
@markrichardson8378
Жыл бұрын
The looks are generally appealing, especially in the blue with gold wheels. The original is still so much nicer thou. In the 80's I owned a blue/grey gsx750es,very katana esq,loved it
@rustypart8676
Жыл бұрын
That’s a better review Kate 😊
@markpeel
Жыл бұрын
I like the looks, I have a gsx-s1000f which I bought for touring and a bit of Sunday blast bike but also having a versys 650 for touring I would definitely consider this for a Sunday blast.
@G91YS
Жыл бұрын
12 liters for the tank is the main reason I couldn't justify buying this Katana. Otherwise it's very great... I would have hoped they would change that.
@mrsilbo6499
11 ай бұрын
I rode a demo at the Milton Keynes Bike Show pre-Covid & it was a hoot. But the Space 1999 dash was horrible, really hard to pick out info at a glance, on the move. I could live with the 12L tank & the hideous rear hanger (tail tidy to fix), but it's crying out for Suzuki's excellent TFT dash, especially at over £12k list. Not that you'd pay list price, that is.
@Derpderpson123
Жыл бұрын
I want the flip flop lights back
@charlesemerson6763
Жыл бұрын
It is, engine wise, similar to my GSX-S1000F, similar horse power, slightly less torque. I did ride the Katana, having owned an original 81 Kat, I thought I'd get this one. But that tiny fuel tank, my original Kat was 19L, put me off so I went for 1000F. Looks wise well they are both a bit on the ugly child side, the 1000F has a front that looks like an angry bug. Sound wise will be a different as I've fitted a Yoshimura Alpha muffler to mine and it sounds so sweet.
@drewiediggler1
Жыл бұрын
The tank range is about 125 miles from memory. Probably a fair bit more if it was ridden sedately (as if! 😅) And yeah that's not great but the Ducati V4 is arguably worse, costs twice the price and nobody moans about that. 🤔
@fortyfour1654
Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!! People wrongly get hung up on capacity when the most important stat is the range. It's good to stop every so often to have a brew and admire your bike. It's not a tourer either, ride have fun... refuel ....repeat!
@paulsymonds820
Жыл бұрын
I like the Katana a lot but it needs a greater fuel capacity for sure.
@burt101welly6
Жыл бұрын
My old 2015 gsxs is thirsty , love the design of this as have had a couple of old katanas years ago ,so they hold a special place for me , but 12 litres is just way to small , otherwise would love one , and the price here is more expensive that the gt ,
@manosp6448
11 ай бұрын
even if it is the best handling bike. 215 kg with 12 l tank... I mean c'mon... I do love the looks
@Jungleland33
Жыл бұрын
This does not deserve the name "Katana" as it bears no resemblance to the truly original that I can still remember well.
@afoolandhismoneychannel
Жыл бұрын
I bought one new in 2020... foolishly sold it early this year. I wish that I hadn't.
@tzrdan
Жыл бұрын
I really like these bikes but the back end just looks out of place on them... I think if suzuki styled the back end similar to the original katana it would have looked so much nicer. Also surprised they haven't been fitted with a tft dash by now either.
@chadgruver4423
Жыл бұрын
The looks of the Katana are growing on me. I'll be curious to hear if you think it holds it's own against an MT-10, or Speed Triple... which I kind of feel are it's competition.
@kevincraig8257
Жыл бұрын
here in the US, it's priced above the MT-10sp
@davidporter9131
Жыл бұрын
Very nice bike with good power and torque levels. Big let down is 12l of fuel. Motorway 130 miles, twisties probably around 80miles. Is this possibly a prelude to an electric bike?
@verlinswarey507
Жыл бұрын
It’s “an underdog and……” what?!!😂😂👍
@theonlyredspecial
Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool bike. Don't see them over here in n.ireland.
@flexywing
Жыл бұрын
I was really interested in this bike, but that tank size says no
@spearmintvole9522
Жыл бұрын
It’s a parts bin special given a tiny nod to the katana aesthetic via the square upright headlight. If somebody likes it that’s fine, it’s an adequate bike, but it’s not a katana in the sense of the original. This on a poster? LMAO.
@grachoderunwiderstehlichen
Жыл бұрын
😆 few day's ago , a teenage girl with curle hair on top of a single zylinder 125 cc suzuki beside me (daimler benz mercedes citaro ) the window was a bit open so i heared the "basic rpm" of her engine choice plus the "leaving the clutch only to move because green light..." - cheap at any part i resume Honda is a bit better as a single 4stroke'er or more piston i wait till you "battle" kawasaki and suzuki of course with average resale price 🧐
@benschofield7565
Жыл бұрын
Love it. Should have gone with an original colour scheme as well though. Oh, a salad cannot be 'banging', it is simply not possible 😂🥬
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
Even if its smothered in cheese? 😇
@benschofield7565
Жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate 🤣🤣
@gl3832
9 ай бұрын
I really wanted this bike, its everything i wanted except for the 12 litre tank. That destroyed it for me.
@Ridewithunicorn
10 ай бұрын
Katan look so exciting but......???etc😂😂😂
@1990-t1j
Жыл бұрын
The tank is too small. I prefer the GSX-S, even the Mk1. Nick J
@bsv64
Жыл бұрын
It looks a lot better than the original katana
@winchester92stevebrook44
Жыл бұрын
Oh I've got to disagree, I owned and loved the original 1100 Katana. Admittedly the looks were unusual for the time [to say the least], but they were both original and distinctive. I feel the old design was a more cohesive concept though. Only my opinion, and 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. That said I don't dislike the new one, just prefer the old one, and nostalgia probably has influenced that opinion.
@bgjames111
7 ай бұрын
Love the look in general, but because of the ridiculous rear fender, I probably wouldn't be interested.
@doh444
9 ай бұрын
I was going to buy one of these but 12 litre fuel tank. No way!
@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263
Жыл бұрын
My friend rides a 22 Katana 1000
@scott02127
Жыл бұрын
😎
@johnnyrvf
Жыл бұрын
I wonder how a 21st century motorcyclist would deal with a 1981 Katana in torential rain, especially the 1000 version with it’s tuned engine, big non C.V. 32 mm oval throat Mikuni carburettors, no ABS, no traction control, spindly forks, narrow tyres, crude suspension etc. A one touch starter button? 🤣 The poor dears…
@GEN084
Жыл бұрын
When is it’s release date
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
Back in 2019 😊
@YangCalgary
11 ай бұрын
What about the updates?
@UsernameKate
11 ай бұрын
2bhp added and slightly better distributed torque over pre 2022. Ride by Wire throttle, 5 levels of TC (over 3 it had) a red night mode for the dash and different colour options.
@taffdogindhousebakers5769
Жыл бұрын
12 ltrs what a joke great review
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@edwardodoner6221
10 ай бұрын
I meant Katana 1100 not katana 1000
@steve34416
Жыл бұрын
Size of the bloody thing!!!
@frazerlove9076
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't do it for me hasnt got the rawness of the original Im biased as I have an 81 katana 1000 owned it since 85 .It retired with me to Southern California - better weather! Rode it at the DGR a kid comes up to me says I have a bike like yours but mines new the silence of my response was deafening
@martinhughes9769
Жыл бұрын
That number plate hanger must be the ugliest on the market, I’d buy the GT 1000 first, however the ninja Kawasaki would be my first choice
@Deuxiit
3 ай бұрын
Screen is not good and tank size is something that makes it not worth owning. Its a show off bike that looks good.
@56Spookdog
Жыл бұрын
👍👍🇺🇸
@AndySmith4501
10 ай бұрын
I understand this bike has been a bit of a flop and I can understand why. It's too conventional for those of us who are old enough to remember the original, and conversely, has design cues that most younger riders won't understand.
@randyboisa6367
Жыл бұрын
Take it to Donington and stretch that bikes legs Kate!
@millinutz
Жыл бұрын
With the name KATANA, you really can't expect it to be anything else than a "naughty boy", well certainly not if you knew the original (I think i'm right saying it was discontinued for a while). It looks phenominal, even managing to steal your limelight, especially in that colour..., not keen on the blue. This colour scheme enhances its aggressivness. I know at 13k £s it is not the cheapest bike but you're gettin a lot of "get up and go" for every £ spent. If I was a couple weeks younger, this would defo be food for thought. Ride careful on the way home, Swiss greets S.
@royevans4581
Жыл бұрын
I thought Katanas were silver. 🙄🙄
@radrider8759
5 ай бұрын
You sure you are 5'4". Doubt You will be able to flat foot at that height or Even tip toe. An you recheck and update
@UsernameKate
5 ай бұрын
Are you questioning if I know my own height? 🤣🤣🤣 height has no bearing on whether you can touch the floor or not... inside leg/ inseam measurement does of which I have a 29 inch measurement.
@wolfpackpete6408
8 ай бұрын
I'm not convinced this is really a modern retro. The Katana model name resurrected for a modern model. But it doesn't appear retro or classic to me at all. It's a modern super naked with partial fairing. We could get silly and start classing the GSXR and CBR as modern classics. The originals came in the 80s... see what I'm saying?
@UsernameKate
8 ай бұрын
Hey, I didn't coin it that - just going off the marketing bumf and popular opinions but I totally get what you're saying :)
@wolfpackpete6408
8 ай бұрын
@UsernameKate perhaps rivaling the CB1000R in the spin-off, neo retro category 🤔. Just doing it's own thing. Not a classic, but not challenging the true super naked of today either.
@wolfpackpete6408
8 ай бұрын
@UsernameKate I've had another look at the 80s Katana and it looks quite futuristic and more similar to todays model than I realised. The Yamaha XSR models give me that same vibe. If an 80s bike designer made a futuristic concept bike, it could look a lot like that, or the Katana. The only other bikes I get that thought from are the Ducati 999 and 750 from the early to mid 00s. The terminology could start getting confusing soon. Technically a classic bike is any bike old enough that it doesn't have to pay road tax anymore. I believe the RC30 and original FireBlade (modern classics) already fit into this category. The 916 will soon too if it doesn't already, along with various other legendary 90s models. Time flies! Soon it'll be the original R1 and Hayabusa. Then the K1 gixxer thou... 4 short years later the K5 too. Now is the time to aquire as many good condition K5s as possible. They're not very expensive atm, but soon they'll start to shoot up in asking prices.
@kenmorrison1725
Жыл бұрын
Such a shame about the tank size
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
Such frustration!!
@kenmorrison1725
Жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate I think they have missed a massive opportunity thereand a bigger market
@ShaneVerhoogt
Жыл бұрын
Beauty is subjective, but my goodness Suzuki what an ugly duckling.... Eeewww, bet it goes well and will last forever though. Urgh the styling 😂😂
@GiancarloFloyd
11 ай бұрын
Both colors are terrible. They should’ve stuck with the previous colors.
@iancullen954
Жыл бұрын
You lost me at 'bangin salad' 🫣
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
But it was amazingggggggg
@nokneedownian8521
Жыл бұрын
The last version they were doing 0 miles pre reg bikes for £8,999 as they didn't sell well I think the lack of range put alot of people off
@cycletron
9 ай бұрын
I have a 2019 Katana and it is my all time favorite bike (especially with the full Brocks exhaust, Sprint air filter and Moore Mafia tune)!
@chema1546
Жыл бұрын
Hello, good morning Kate, I had a naked GSX 1200 35 years ago and 20 years ago I had the accident with a GSX R 750 and it is great, best regards from Valencia 😸🌹
@mikepye86
Жыл бұрын
incredible bike!!!
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
You loved it didn't you!
@lophophorawilliamsii9740
Жыл бұрын
This bike looks great.
@martyndunn1905
Жыл бұрын
Love it Kate, I also loved the original back in the day. I even had an airfix model of the original. Just a shame about the tank size, saying that I wouldn't say no to one. Great video as always.
@fortyfour1654
Жыл бұрын
Range is the key statistic as for a thou it actually is quite frugal. It matches most thous in range even though it's tank is quite small.
@arnohag1
Жыл бұрын
My brother had the 2021 version with all the carbon bling and options. The only thing I did not like was the 12L tank and the lack of movement of the steering for moving in the garage. Great bike to ride and very stable on the road.
@EUKBIKER
Жыл бұрын
Oh god i was the 666th like... its a perfect number for me.
@UsernameKate
Жыл бұрын
Don't let jehovah know that!
@EUKBIKER
Жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKatehello would you like to talk about our lord and saviour, mike pye, some say he can fly if you give him a dirt bike.
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