Throwback of the Legendary Sport Bike Heritage “SUZUKI KATANA” Video Collection!

2020 SUZUKI KATANA Motorcycle & Industry

SUZUKI KATANA is a legendary sport bike, which became a worldwide hit in '80s. KATANA claimed to be the fastest mass-production motorcycle in the world during those days. The KATANA line-up embraces the Japanese culture with its unique "KATANA (刀)" Japanese character overlayed with a sword, which imprinted on the fuel tank. KATANA (刀) is a Japanese word means "Samurai Sword". A single-edge blade used by the samurai of ancient and feudal Japan and was produced during Muromachi period.

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In 1980, SUZUKI KATANA was designed by TARGET DESIGN TEAM - Hans Muth, a former BMW designer, with his teammates Jan Fellstrom and Hans-Georg Kasten. The first, GSX1100S KATANA was released in 1981. The application of the TARGET DESIGN's philosophy - keeping components compact and close-fitting - thoroughly blend in every aspects of the motorcycle design. KATANA's radical engine styling and the imprinted traditional Japanese sword that brings the spirit of the Japanese culture, created a great fuss in motorcycling world.

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Moreover, KATANA line-up carry on with its legacy in the succeeding years. SUZUKI retains the revolutionary SUZUKI KATANA name and exhibited various "KATANA" line-up to continue inspire KATANA riders. 2019 SUZUKI KATANA powered by 999cc liquid-cooled in-line-four engine was unveiled at the INTERMOT 2018, based on the SUZUKI GSX-S1000 naked street bike.

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Last year, another new 2020 SUZUKI KATANA model was exhibited at the Osaka Motorcycle Show held on March 2019. The New 2020 KATANA GSX-S1000SM, a sport-based motorcycle featured with a twin-spar aluminum alloy frame, was inspired by the original 1982 SUZUKI KATANA. It has Easy Start System and Low RPM Assist which is different from other KATANA model. The latest SUZUKI KATANA features and performance continue to deliver an exciting riding experience.

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Please check out the video and feel the edge of the SUZUKI KATANA.

KATANA official promotional video: FEEL THE EDGE | Suzuki

Forged to perfection and polished to a magnificent radiance.
All-new KATANA is the epitome of fine craftsmanship and pure functional beauty. Completely new category and brand new bike is born.

Feel the Edge | KATANA Riding Impression | Suzuki

Suzuki KATANA x Kyoto | Riding Impression by Nobuatu Aoki
Built to delight and polished to perfection, the Suzuki KATANA is ready to forge the path to a new era of riding excitement.
We invite everyone to come and experience the world of the all-new KATANA.

EICMA 2019 | Suzuki KATANA - FEEL THE EDGE | Suzuki

Suzuki x EICMA | KATANA - FEEL THE EDGE

KATANA Worldwide Press Launch | Highlights - Long Version | Suzuki

*FEEL THE EDGE
Suzuki held worldwide press launch of the all-new 2020 KATANA in Kyoto, Japan. Journalists from all over the world joined the event to discover the new era of riding excitement."

Feel the Edge | KATANA Design | Suzuki

Styling design concept : "A cut above"
The epitome of fine craftsmanship and pure functional beauty.

Design inspiration for the original 1981 Suzuki KATANA came from the famed Japanese sword of the same name. It is a fitting motif for two reasons. Firstly, it reflects well the sharp lines and outstanding performance of the legendary KATANA’s functional beauty. As importantly, it reflects well Suzuki’s philosophy of uncompromising craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Japanese swordsmiths devote countless hours to repeatedly forging, hammering, folding and welding raw steel to achieve the proper level of purity and develop the right balance in the material before giving shape to the blade. So too, Suzuki devotes whatever time is necessary to create its motorcycles design. The results shine through clearly, even when it comes to details never actually seen by the user.

The KATANA faithfully inherits the same design motif as well as the spirit for which it stands.

Suzuki KATANA | Features Highlight | Suzuki

FEEL THE EDGE
Suzuki KATANA | Features Highlight

INTERMOT 2018 | KATANA World Premiere | Suzuki

Suzuki x INTERMOT | KATANA World Premiere

INTERMOT 2018 | KATANA Interview & Impression | Suzuki

Suzuki x INTERMOT | KATANA Interview & Impression

KATANA Worldwide Press Launch | Press Ride Review | Suzuki

FEEL THE EDGE
Suzuki held worldwide press launch of the all-new 2020 KATANA in Kyoto, Japan. Journalists from all over the world joined the event to discover the new era of riding excitement. Enjoy the riding scenes and first ride review from journalist after their test riding.

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