The new SUZUKI KATANA export model is stand-by, impressions also have been released over the world and the Young Machine Scoop Team caught early on that constructors in Japan started to move towards the production of customizing machines. The key words are clip-on handlebar, big tank, and license plate holder.
Japanese parts manufacturers have also begun to develop new KATANA parts.
The new KATANA has become the center of attraction of the 2019 model. In late January, the new KATANA was introduced during the conference for motorcycle dealers in Japan, and the Japanese market from May-June are expected to be promising. For several months before the release, first of all, it is a priority to secure purchasing budget for those who want to get it, we would like to make a customizing plan and enjoy our delusion. The good news is that the development of custom parts for the new KATANA is already in progress in Japan.
several customized machine of the new KATANA has been exhibited at the Milan show in November last year, and Rizoma clip-on handlebar specification was outstanding. At that time, it was still the concept model, but It was changed to clip-on & low handlebar. The new KATANA can not be mounted the handlebar under the top bridge due to its cowl shape, However, the STD pipe handlebar was changed to clip-on type and mounted lower. The parts around the handlebar should be prepared in Japan as well as this! As for the muffler, Akrapovic and European muffler were installed, but of course, Japanese muffler manufacturers will also be developing.
In addition, It is the information that there are parts makers that will increase to 18 liters fuel tank capacity of the new Katana that was reduced to 12L compared to 17L of the base model GSX-S1000. If released, it will be good news for the touring riders as well. And, there were a lot of requests wanted to increase the volume of the original KATANA-style screen and the tail part that has been compacted in a modern style. The Rizoma was allowed to attach the license plate holder to the tail cowl but, it is just one of the way.
At the Osaka & Tokyo Motorcycle Show in March, several new KATANA Japanese customized specifications were unveiled. It will take a little more time until further deep customization.
What are the challenges of KATANA customizaition?
[Handlebar & Back Mirror] The handlebar of the new Katana close to the GSX750S Up Handlebar of 1980, which was called the cultivator, would be the most custom needs would be a high-likely part. Handlebar sets will be prepared at the same time as the vehicle is released, and some shops to release a new complete model will also appear.
[Screen] It is a screen that feels a bit short if it is STD for the generation that knows the former 1100 Katana. Other than OEM options, ones of various designs will be prepared. You can also expect to produce the upper cowl.
[Fuel Tank] The new Katana airbox is set to the position of the fuel tank for downdraft intake support. The capacity is limited by adopting an inner tank and cover method unlike the base model of GSX-S1000. If it will be general metal tank, it might be increased the capacity.
[Seat & Rear Fender] The new Katana is shorter than the 1100 Katana seat that expresses the handle part of the Japanese sword. From the size of the seat rail, it seems difficult to volume up. On the other hand, the rear fender & license plate holder of the swingarm mount can be relocated.
Expected CG of Customized New KATANA
[Expected CG] It is an image of a cowl with a red line that matches OEM custom and installed a clip-on handlebar. Mirrors is also lower mounted. The screen is a long type of OEM custom parts. The appearance was changed by only this customization.
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