Fully Customized GSX1100S Katana While Maintaining Its Original Style | Beloved Motorcycle

GSX1100S Katana (1100cc)Owner: Kuraku

This corner introduces one MY BIKE submitted to Webike Community every week.
The model introduced this time is  Suzuki「GSX1100S Katana」and the owner is "Kuraku".

The Suzuki GSX1100S Katana has remained popular ever since its legendary debut in 1980. The unique silhouette of the GSX1100S Katana has created such a passionate following that even novice riders who cannot tell a motorcycle with a cowl from another can recognize the Katana, and the model has been featured as a striking motif in movies and manga.

The model is so famous that a long series of articles could be written about such a Katana on its own, and many beloved motorcycles have been posted in the Webike community. However, among them, the Katana of Mr. Kuraku introduced this time is simply cool and intense with full hands-on inside. At a quick glance, it looks just like the standard style silhouette, so we wondered what kind of customization he had done on it, but when we checked out the details of his customization, it was amazing! Here are just a few of them.

Exhaust System: Jyu-Ring original handmade full titanium megaphone exhaust system, up-type
Brakes: SUNSTAR custom-type front disc rotors, SWAGE-LINE rear brake hose kit, SWAGE-LINE front brake hose kit.
Brembo brake calipers P4 30/34 40mm "Phantom" model left/right set, 
Brembo brake calipers P2 34 84mm "Phantom" model
Brembo 19RCS radial brake master cylinder
Clutch: OHNO SPEED machined long release arm, long
Steering Wheel: SANSEI RACING Steering Kit, GSX-R1100 Triple Tree, Magical Racing NK-1 mirrors, ACTIVE TMR carburetor kit exclusive adjustable throttle wires TYPE-3
Footpeg:YOSHIMURA Step KIT, OHNO SPEED Step Bracket for welding

Too many to list below.

The above list alone is less than half of the custom parts used in the car, a tremendous full-tuning. The exterior, engine, carburetor, and electrical components are all fully customized, including the use of OEM parts from other companies. It is clear that this is a vehicle that is filled with deep knowledge and know-how. And even with all this work, the style remains the same as everyone knows the Katana silhouette.

Even with this, Mr. Kuraku is still excited about his future customization plans. His strong impact and commitment to his katana came through loud and clear!

The Katana is a legendary model that is still very popular today. Custom parts are also extremely abundant, and more than 40 different parts have been installed on Mr. Kuraku's Katana.

Even with all this customization, the distinctive style is still intact.
The impact of the design, which was called the "Cologne Impact," has been carefully preserved, while the functional parts have been replaced with high-class parts, giving the impression of love for the Katana.

I was in elementary school when this motorcycle debuted, but when I saw him on the street, I fell in love at first sight.
It was the moment I knew I was going to be a big rider.

Advantages

It stands out because it is very famous.
The parts are designed to be customized, so even if you don't have the standard parts, you can manage to a certain extent.

Disadvantages

No new motorcycles.
Parts are not available.
It is old and I customize it myself to some extent, but a lot of things need to be done to it.

Address to prospective buyers

I don't think young people will buy it, but I think you can see the difference from modern bikes because it's an old-fashioned ride.
Please enjoy the motorcycle without any electronic equipment.