I'm 46 now. Had Harleys. Super sports bikes and so on. Many new ones... So after a few years without a bike and a couple of kids later I just wanted a bike again. Why not a cheap older one. Got this bike last week. Best bang for bucks I've ever had. Great bike. More than fast enough. And big in size actually..
I own this exact same bike. Same year, same color, same everything. It is the most reliable bike I have ever owned. Push button and go. It's Bullitt proof :)
I have owned a few Suzuki's in my time. Two gs 750 Suzuki's and one GS 850 l Suzuki. I've never owned a sport bike but if I did 0wne one it would be the Suzuki Katana. One of the best looking most reliable sport bikes around.
Ohhh yeah the good ol' GS's 750's. 850's and 1000's I owned at least 20 of them over the years until I got my 1st '81 GSX 750 Katana. I rode it for about a year and had to sell it because I was doing my apprenticeship, money was short. As soon as I qualified I bought every GS 750 850 and 1000 and every GSX 750 and 1100 and also every 750 and 1100 Katana that I could lay my hands on back in Durban South Africa. I sort of became the guy to go to if you rode a Suzuki GSX or GS for second hand parts, I just kept all the Katana parts. I had 2 1000 SXZ Katanas with the wire spoke wheels in mint condition also. I drag raced one of my 1100 Katanas which was seriously modified right up until 2002 when I sold everything and immigrated to New Zealand to give my 3 daughters a better chance in life. Only been riding 250 to 600 supa motos lately, until yesterday, I bought a near new 2006 Suzuki Katana wow does it bring back some awesome memories. Won't drag race again, getting a bit too old and porky for that now days. lol
After searching the local market for a while, I got my '06 750 Katana last month. Thing is big, looks great in shiny black, is comfy as a sofa and can be driven chill or become a missile if you twist your wrist. Bought it really cheap with only 14K miles. Loving it.
I owned a 2001 750 and was very satisfied, easy to ride, comfortable and very reliable. Not a beginner's bike though, I would quickly run out of road if I really twisted the throttle for a bit. As newer bikes hit the market, it started to look a little portly (so did I). Went up to the Yamaha FJR1300 and loved it too.
I got one after watching this video. Same collor and all. All is correct what we are seeing and hearing here. The only thing is that mine is with very low milage, which meant a corrodet tankwalls and that clogged up the fule lines and passages (carb). After resolving that, it runs simply beautiful, a sublime ride.
I have a 2006 750 - 2nd hand 4k miles on it. Smoothest bike I have owned. Feels very solid, handles the roads really well, heavy enough to make it a comfortable ride, more than adequate power.
I got an 98 GSX750F mine has a custom camed engine i built on my own iv had it at about 210 mph and i crashed it doing 140 round a corner the wheels sliped on me and off i came i just survived the crash but was in hospital with a broken leg and an arm 4 broken ribs and a head injury i had to get surgery on my leg to get pins put in my bones even tho that happend i still ride🤣 takes alot to get me off bikes
The problem is in 98 they started making less power. The 98+ 750 made the same power as the early 90s 600s. My 96 750 makes 100 or more depending on where you look. Sucks cause the styling of the later ones is so nice. I think it's cause there wasn't a big enough difference in power from the gsx-r so they dropped the power.
Not exactly ma dude. Thing is in the second gen (98+) Suzuki emphasized on low and middle range torque rather than top end power, so you lose some horses in the high revs. That said, a second gen Kat with an Akrapovic exhaust and a DynoJet carburation set gains A LOT of power while still keeping very adequate fuel consumption (1st gen were quite thirsty).
I’m not trying to be disrespectful, but they are ugly. They don’t offer any wow in looks or performance. They are just an average bike good for everyday riding and commuting in a natural comfort position... 90hp for a 750 isn’t something to brag about ether. To compare, the gsx-R 750 model produces 148hp. These bikes are good reliable fun bikes, and perfect for someone that is not Joe Rocket and just wants a average comfy fun bike.
I'm 46 now. Had Harleys. Super sports bikes and so on. Many new ones... So after a few years without a bike and a couple of kids later I just wanted a bike again. Why not a cheap older one. Got this bike last week. Best bang for bucks I've ever had. Great bike. More than fast enough. And big in size actually..
I own this exact same bike. Same year, same color, same everything. It is the most reliable bike I have ever owned. Push button and go. It's Bullitt proof :)
I have owned a few Suzuki's in my time. Two gs 750 Suzuki's and one GS 850 l Suzuki. I've never owned a sport bike but if I did 0wne one it would be the Suzuki Katana. One of the best looking most reliable sport bikes around.
Ohhh yeah the good ol' GS's 750's. 850's and 1000's I owned at least 20 of them over the years until I got my 1st '81 GSX 750 Katana. I rode it for about a year and had to sell it because I was doing my apprenticeship, money was short. As soon as I qualified I bought every GS 750 850 and 1000 and every GSX 750 and 1100 and also every 750 and 1100 Katana that I could lay my hands on back in Durban South Africa. I sort of became the guy to go to if you rode a Suzuki GSX or GS for second hand parts, I just kept all the Katana parts. I had 2 1000 SXZ Katanas with the wire spoke wheels in mint condition also. I drag raced one of my 1100 Katanas which was seriously modified right up until 2002 when I sold everything and immigrated to New Zealand to give my 3 daughters a better chance in life. Only been riding 250 to 600 supa motos lately, until yesterday, I bought a near new 2006 Suzuki Katana wow does it bring back some awesome memories. Won't drag race again, getting a bit too old and porky for that now days. lol
After searching the local market for a while, I got my '06 750 Katana last month. Thing is big, looks great in shiny black, is comfy as a sofa and can be driven chill or become a missile if you twist your wrist.
Bought it really cheap with only 14K miles.
Loving it.
How much did u buy it for?
@@Serpenoid123 2800 €, more or less 3K$.
You can find cheaper, thing is I went for low miles and 2 years warranty.
I owned a 2001 750 and was very satisfied, easy to ride, comfortable and very reliable. Not a beginner's bike though, I would quickly run out of road if I really twisted the throttle for a bit. As newer bikes hit the market, it started to look a little portly (so did I). Went up to the Yamaha FJR1300 and loved it too.
@Lex Man This is my first bike and i still own it after 4 years, buy it i love it :D
I made the exact same switch
good to know got my freshman year going
gsx-F, not R 🤓. great video. love the Katana
I think he knows what he’s talking about there bud…
@@andrewl.3176 The European name for the GSX750 Katana is the GSX-F750, guy in the video just mixed up the models but this indeed a GSX-F :)
I got one after watching this video. Same collor and all. All is correct what we are seeing and hearing here. The only thing is that mine is with very low milage, which meant a corrodet tankwalls and that clogged up the fule lines and passages (carb). After resolving that, it runs simply beautiful, a sublime ride.
Restoring a K model 750 right now. She'll be a sweet ride when I'm finished.
my dad had a 2007 model back in 2012 and I used it for school in 2015 and I loved it, sooo comfortable and great power!
Actually in 98 they switched the Engine. It´s not the same as the GSXR anymore, its the Engine of the Suzuki Bandit just with a higher Displacement.
I have a 2006 750 - 2nd hand 4k miles on it. Smoothest bike I have owned. Feels very solid, handles the roads really well, heavy enough to make it a comfortable ride, more than adequate power.
I've just brought one 15,000 mint Condition same year 🇬🇧💥🏍️😁✌️
I got an 98 GSX750F mine has a custom camed engine i built on my own iv had it at about 210 mph and i crashed it doing 140 round a corner the wheels sliped on me and off i came i just survived the crash but was in hospital with a broken leg and an arm 4 broken ribs and a head injury i had to get surgery on my leg to get pins put in my bones even tho that happend i still ride🤣 takes alot to get me off bikes
Dang, what a ride. 🫡 respect.
A buddy has 1 all stock and it will top off at 150mph...
Nice bike. My dad has one .I have an r1. The katana can keep up jus doesn't have the wheelie power . Great bike for moderet to expert rider.
i smell bull. a gsx750f can keep up with an R1 yeah right.. 750 nice power but not comparable to the R1 of any year
Its a good riding motorcycle. Definitely fast enough. Comfortable like he said. Looks cooler with a solo cowl. ❤
The problem is in 98 they started making less power. The 98+ 750 made the same power as the early 90s 600s. My 96 750 makes 100 or more depending on where you look. Sucks cause the styling of the later ones is so nice. I think it's cause there wasn't a big enough difference in power from the gsx-r so they dropped the power.
Not exactly ma dude. Thing is in the second gen (98+) Suzuki emphasized on low and middle range torque rather than top end power, so you lose some horses in the high revs.
That said, a second gen Kat with an Akrapovic exhaust and a DynoJet carburation set gains A LOT of power while still keeping very adequate fuel consumption (1st gen were quite thirsty).
true, but 92 is still plenty to get you around, an intake, slip on, and timing advancer should manage 100+
Well ,, it is slow if you ride your bus a much..
Suzuki’s bike like the Honda VFR
Awesome beautiful.
i have the 04 katana 750 absolutely love my bike
Tenho uma 2007 aqui no Brasil🇧🇷 maravilhosa moto,sempre vou para praia e a serra 😊
Nice perfect size
Отличный мотоцикл💪 просто 🔥👍✌
Linda demais essa moto eu tenho uma também assiste no meu canal valeu amigão parabéns pelo vídeo
mine only has 7000 miles on it
Dhitty review..ism not buying this bike i want a real review
i just cant ride a bike hunched over
Those have always been ugly. It looks 10 years older than it really is. Has a retro look from a 80s bike
Not mine people always stop me and take pics of mine
I’m not trying to be disrespectful, but they are ugly. They don’t offer any wow in looks or performance. They are just an average bike good for everyday riding and commuting in a natural comfort position... 90hp for a 750 isn’t something to brag about ether. To compare, the gsx-R 750 model produces 148hp. These bikes are good reliable fun bikes, and perfect for someone that is not Joe Rocket and just wants a average comfy fun bike.
I really like its lookd. It comes down to tastes.
One mans meat, John.....
@@citizenseventies6738 if your 50 years old and the best times of your life were in 1989. When millets were in and katanas looked good.
GSXR ? nope its a gsx750f and no the rear wheel HP isnt 92bhp .. thats at the crank... ... its lower come on man get up to spec......