The all-new Suzuki Katana's squarish (LED) headlight is a tribute to the classic model, while rest of the bodywork is contemporary, lending it a neo-retro flavour. The reborn model is based on the Suzuki GSX-S1000F and sources its power from the same 999 cc in-line four-cylinder engine which delivers 147 PS of maximum power at 10,000 rpm and 105 Nm of peak torque at 9,500 rpm.
The Suzuki Katana borrows the twin-spar
aluminium frame also from the Suzuki GSX-S1000F. It comes kitted with a
fully-adjustable KYB 43 mm USD fork (front) and a link-type monoshock set-up at
the rear. Brembo disc brakes with radial callipers provide the stopping power
are governed by ABS. Electronics package includes a full-colour TFT screen and
three-level switchable traction control. The sharp and sculpted bodywork which
lends the Katana a very unique identity, also adds to its overall weight, which
stands at 215 kg (kerb).
Suzuki Motorcycle India wants to gauge the
customer interest in the all-new Katana by showcasing it at Auto Expo 2020. If
there is a significant customer interest around the product, it may launch it
later this year. Given that it will be a very low-volume product, we don't
expect the company to locally assemble this model. This would mean a very high
retail price. The all-new model is manufactured at the Hamamatsu plant in
Japan.
