If you own a Kat, check this out...

[sportbikemike]

I found this site that gives details on where the kat started and how it evolved. I found it to be a great site. Check out the time line link, and all the others for all that matters.

http://www.katanacentral.co.uk/index.asp

[Sasquatch]

Hmm, not complete, nor accurate...for the USA anyways. According to that site, the Katana production stopped in 2001.

"After just over 20 years, production of the Katana finally ends in Japan with a limited edition. Only 1100 kats were produced before they dismantled the assembly line."

I find that hard to believe considering I have a 2006


interesting though.

[JokerZwild]

yeah I was thinking the same thing.

[Astro4x4]

I believe that what we call an "Old School" Kat of the early 80's vintage in North America was built for the Japanese market right up until '01.

[jettajake00]

cool site.........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Katana

is where I learned about the Katana history....very nice info there too

[Sasquatch]

I believe that what we call an "Old School" Kat of the early 80's vintage in North America was built for the Japanese market right up until '01.

Ahh, ok, that makes sense then

Thanks Dave

[teddy]

the guys at katanacentral do not consider our bikes to be 'true' katanas, according to them, our bikes are GSXF's....they're pretty hardcore about it over there

[acraze]

the guys at katanacentral do not consider our bikes to be 'true' katanas, according to them, our bikes are GSXF's....they're pretty hardcore about it over there

I guess they want to keep their site wee and little in members why would they shun us