I'm in fredericksburg, Va and it seems that everyday I see a new kat in town. The only down side is when ever I see them we are always traveling in different directions. I love seeing more people representin' Gixxers are awsome but I truly believe that a katana is a thing of beauty.
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Most definitely a think of beauty!!
I will not give up my Katana. Even if I do have another machine. All bikes serve certain purposes and the Kat is doing that for me.TDA Racing/Motorsports
1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258
Who knows what is next?
Builder of the KOTM Mreedohio september winning chrome project. I consider this one to be one of my bikes also!
Please look at this build! http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91192
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Originally posted by Firewa11I'm trying to convince a buddy of mine that the Kat is a better deal, but his heart is set on a Honda Interceptor... he's never ridden before, but he's convinced the linked brakes + ABS is important. *shrug*
Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet
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Seems past 2 years kats are selling like hotcakes up here in T.O.
Insurance rates are killing the litre bikes and R rated bikes off in the market.
So cheap to buy a litre bike here now...as most cant afford the insurance.
That said..still loving my kat..cant think of anything I'd like to change UP to.
Well cept the CBR929/954RR....was this close | | to getting one....insurance killed that idea.
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My Kat is defenitely growing on me (only been a bike rider/bike owner for 2 months now). At first i loved her, then i realized that maybe i made a snap decision on buying it (got a real good deal used) and wasnt sure i made the right decision, but lately i KNOW i made the right decision and am happy with her on every ride.
I do have myself thinking that in a few years i will try out an SV650S, but my Kat has been a great learning experience and i enjoy it.
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The Kat is new to me, but it's for commuting and general riding. When I want to try and scare myself I take out my old GS (7/11). I've been riding for more years than I care to admit and yes the bikes always feel down on powwer after you get used to them. THAT's why we mod them.'98 GSX750F
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The VFR is not a beginner's bike... Once that VTEC kicks in it screams pretty well. Also, the VTEC is the main reason I suggest a beginner NOT riding one. If the VTEC transition kicks in mid-corner, the results could be less than pretty. It's a complicated machine which isn't conducive to learning the fine art of motorcycle maintence, either...
The valve adjustments are pricey. However, if you pay a shop to do the valve adjustments anyway, the VTEC will actually cost you less money than a Katana. The Kat's valves are supposed to be checked / adjusted every 4k miles. The VTEC valve service interval is ever 16k miles. So, it's a pay me now or pay me later thing...
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Originally posted by stevnmdThe valve adjustments are pricey. However, if you pay a shop to do the valve adjustments anyway, the VTEC will actually cost you less money than a Katana. The Kat's valves are supposed to be checked / adjusted every 4k miles. The VTEC valve service interval is ever 16k miles. So, it's a pay me now or pay me later thing...
Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet
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Funny you should bring this up. My New Bike choices were between an 05 VFR and an 05 GSX750. The valve adjustment timing was minimal on my list for the reason CP brought up. The VFR is every 16k and the GSX is every 7.5k, but the price basically evens out. My final choice was based on owner loyalty and a close friend that owned a GSX600.
I'm VERY pleased with my choice.You can have my Kat when you pry my cold dead butt from upon it.
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