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I have spent the past hour sorting through pictures trying to find ideas for the paint job on my lower fairing (I have a thread on my progress) and I came across a neat picture of a 750 while trying to find a solid picture of the fairing to start sketching. The Kat has what looks to be a tour pack of sorts. http://www.xjrider.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2784
Unfortunately, the general attitude about our beloved Kats is not so great. Slow, "drives like a tank", "fake" sportbike. . . .
Some of the things that are said are somewhat true. The Kats are heavier than what some would like. They "drive like a tank". . bla bla bla. . .
Let's go back 25 years. Anyone remember the early 80's gs series bikes? Guess what, they still exist. You can still find an 82 gs 650 ex cruising the streets with the out of style gold outlined maroon gas tanks. Furthermore, if you ever owned one of these series bikes, you came to find out that they are just shy of BULLETPROOF. In my words, STURDY!!!
Now back to our Kats. Suzuki has more than outdone themselves by producing the fastest manufactured motorcycle, Hayabusa (busa busa buuuusssaaaaahh
), which by the way comes from the GSX line of motorcycles. The stock gsx 600 runs a 12 second quarter mile, which isn't bad.
So let's see, GSX series (KATS),
Pros: sturdy, smooth handling (even into the triple digit speeds), easy control, faster than most cars on the road, up to 50 MPG, user friendly construction makes for easy repairs, wide array of gsx series means more availability and cheaper cost on parts, more compartment space than ANY other sport bike I've seen, more comfortable seating.... and I'm sure 30,000 Katriders members can add so many more
(Note: comfortable sport bike, acceleration lag (compared to some other sport bikes), easy handling and simple maintenance are all good reasons beginner and intermediate riders enjoy a Kat)
Cons: Doesn't handle like a "real" sport bike, lacks acceleration COMPARED to other 600, 650, 750 cc sportbikes. . . . can't think of any thing else really...
Conclusion:
Kats are the perfect balance of comfort and speed. Give up a little pep to get a very reliable bike and go for 200 mile rides. Get the cruiser if you want comfort, get the Busa (the ONLY sport bike) if you want speed. get the SPORT TOURING bike if you are trying to find the balance, Katana.
HATERS
Unfortunately, the general attitude about our beloved Kats is not so great. Slow, "drives like a tank", "fake" sportbike. . . .
Some of the things that are said are somewhat true. The Kats are heavier than what some would like. They "drive like a tank". . bla bla bla. . .
Let's go back 25 years. Anyone remember the early 80's gs series bikes? Guess what, they still exist. You can still find an 82 gs 650 ex cruising the streets with the out of style gold outlined maroon gas tanks. Furthermore, if you ever owned one of these series bikes, you came to find out that they are just shy of BULLETPROOF. In my words, STURDY!!!
Now back to our Kats. Suzuki has more than outdone themselves by producing the fastest manufactured motorcycle, Hayabusa (busa busa buuuusssaaaaahh
), which by the way comes from the GSX line of motorcycles. The stock gsx 600 runs a 12 second quarter mile, which isn't bad. So let's see, GSX series (KATS),
Pros: sturdy, smooth handling (even into the triple digit speeds), easy control, faster than most cars on the road, up to 50 MPG, user friendly construction makes for easy repairs, wide array of gsx series means more availability and cheaper cost on parts, more compartment space than ANY other sport bike I've seen, more comfortable seating.... and I'm sure 30,000 Katriders members can add so many more
(Note: comfortable sport bike, acceleration lag (compared to some other sport bikes), easy handling and simple maintenance are all good reasons beginner and intermediate riders enjoy a Kat)
Cons: Doesn't handle like a "real" sport bike, lacks acceleration COMPARED to other 600, 650, 750 cc sportbikes. . . . can't think of any thing else really...
Conclusion:
Kats are the perfect balance of comfort and speed. Give up a little pep to get a very reliable bike and go for 200 mile rides. Get the cruiser if you want comfort, get the Busa (the ONLY sport bike) if you want speed. get the SPORT TOURING bike if you are trying to find the balance, Katana.
HATERS
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