WestPower's KATANA
This Suzuki KATANA is a full custom by WestPower. WestPower is a store based in Osaka, Japan, and they specialize in modern Suzuki models. They also have a strong point on ST600 and ST1000 races, and also develop their original parts based on a certain know-how.
The concept of this custom is to bring out the appeal of the new generation KATANA and to allow the rider to fully enjoy sport riding on winding roads and tracks. The kit includes a titanium slip-on exhaust and rearsets, a windshield shaped like that of an air-cooled Katana, carbon fenders, a rear fender eliminator kit, and a Gears rear shock. The stock handlebar was replaced with a clip-on handle to make the rider easy to concentrate on sport riding. With a low grip position, the rider can tilt his upper body forward, making him easier to enjoy a sense of oneness with the machine. However, KATANA's structure does not allow for the installation of an orthodox clip-on handle, so the top bridge and tank cover were specially designed for a bolt-on installation could be installed and that the handlebar cutting angle would be equivalent to that of a stock handlebar.
Handle
The clip-on handlebar, which lower the grip position to make the handlebar area more compact, have an adjustable hanging angle of 0 to 5 degrees. The top bridge is reminiscent of MotoGP racers.
Bodyworks
FRP tank cover to avoid interference when installing a clip-on handlebar. A manufacturer's logo sticker, which is smaller than the standard one, is included. WestPower has also developed an aluminum tank that is compatible with the separate handlebar and increases the capacity from 12L to 17.5L. The tank weighs 3.25 kg (excluding fuel cap and fuel pump).
Compared to the compact impression of the standard windshield, the overall height of the windshield has been increased significantly. Windproofing has also been improved.
Fender eliminator kit to relocate the license plate + rear blinkers to a common position. Three positions can be selected in front/rear.
With the removal of the swingarm-mounted rear fender, the flat-weave carbon rear fender was extended by 50mm in overall length.
Intake & Exhaust
Titanium KATANA slip-on exhaust with slash-cut exhaust port along the swingarm.
Chassis
The Gears rear shock is fully adjustable, with the reservoir tank integrated into the back of the body, which is machined from A7075.
Brembo racing calipers are an option on the Westpower Complete KATANA. The front fender is made of plain weave carbon and is shorter in length than stock, and the 3.50-17/6.00-17 size wheels and Φ41mm upside down forks are stock.
The swingarm is stock, and a stand hook was added to the end of the swingarm, which is useful for maintenance. The rear brake system is also remained to be stock. The rear sprocket is a XAM steel sprocket with Tufflite treatment. The tires are OEM KATANA Dunlop Road Sport 2.
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