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    Suzuki Katana At Auto Expo 2020: Photo Gallery

    Praveen M.
    Praveen M.Modified On Feb 12, 2020 07:46 pm IST
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    Check out the bleeding-edge beautiful Katana in images

    Check out the bleeding-edge beautiful Katana in images

    While we were expecting Suzuki to showcase the V-Strom 1050 among its big bikes at Auto Expo 2020, the Japanese brand did one better with the gorgeous Katana. When launched, it will be Suzuki’s first neo-retro naked big bike in India. Here’s an up-close look at this motorcycle:

    The design of the motorcycle is a clear throwback of the 1980s Katana, complete with sculpted, sharp-looking tank extensions holding the boxy headlamp and a stubby tail section.

    The headlamp is all-LED and so are the indicators and tail lamp. Interestingly, the DRLs are designed to look like the edge of a Katana.

    The front-end features a pair of 310mm discs held by dual Brembo radial calipers with Bosch dual-channel ABS.

    The 43mm KYB inverted forks are adjustable for rebound compression as well as preload. It offers 120mm of stroke.

    The motorcycle comes with a full-LCD instrument cluster. While it looks cool, some geeks might prefer a TFT screen with smartphone connectivity.

    Suzuki has built the Katana on an aluminium alloy twin-spar frame, which weighs the same as the one on the current-generation Suzuki GSX-R1000.

    Powering the Katana is a long-stroke version of the 2005-2008 GSX-R1000-derived 999cc inline-four, liquid-cooled engine. It is paired to a 6-speed slipper clutch-enabled transmission and reined in by a 3-mode traction control system.

    The rear linked monoshock offers a 63mm stroke and comes with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.

    Ensuring the tail section looks minimalistic, the indicators have been integrated into the tyre hugger. The bike gets a fat 190-section rubber whereas the front-end gets a 120-section tyre.

    The sharp-looking LED tail lamp goes really well with the overall theme of the motorcycle. 

    Suzuki Katana User Reviews

    • A
      amit on May 20, 2025
      3.8
      Gorgeous looking

      Awesome looking with great comfort nice and great features with powerful performance, i think when I drive first time it's like my dream come true. awesome feeling I can't explain my energy my excitement at that time.... great pickup great performance.. only mileage will issue but all know that powerful engine have some avg issue

      1 1
    • C
      charles on Dec 21, 2024
      5.0
      Good to have this bike

      Overall very good milage and maintaining was good always safety drive to easy fantastic experience with bike marketing is good it's really nice to buy every one I will approach to family and friends 🙏🙏👍🙏💓🙏💓gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    • A
      abhishek on Aug 29, 2024
      4.7
      The Best bike

      excellent retro style with outstanding design and a powerful engine Suzuki Katana bike is a very modern and practical bike. With excellent engine performance and with great.....

      1
    • S
      shavez on Jan 18, 2024
      4.0
      Suzuki Katana The Samurai Spirit

      The 1000cc Suzuki Katana naked motorbike is unveiled. It makes sure that the assist is affable with its canny instructions and applicable. Its unusual interpretation is rounded with a dynamism and effectiveness that may reach up to 20 km/l. The satiny, antediluvian-inspired design of the katana, which gives it a truly katana-inspired expression, is the source of its different clarifications. The bike's politely concentrated and active internal factors punctuate expression as well as appearance and availability. The Suzuki Katana is a great Independence bike for anyone appearing for a commodity with a significant and dateless face.

    • J
      jaipal on Jan 11, 2024
      4.3
      A Timeless Blade Of Performance

      The Suzuki Katana is more than a bike; it's like riding a piece of motorcycle history. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but man, the feeling you get from it is worth every penny. Surprisingly comfy for such a powerhouse, and sure, the mileage isn't the best, but who cares when you're cruising on something that looks this cool? Speaking of looks, it is not just a bike; it is a head-turner. The Suzuki Katana isn't just transportation; it's a cool mix of power and style. Riding it isn't just a ride; it's like taking a journey through the coolest chapters of biking history.

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