Styled by the German firm of Target Design under the direction of Briton Jan Fellstrom and first seen at the 1980 Cologne Show, the GSX1100 Katana represented a bold effort to produce an uncompromising sports bike in the European mould. The result was a machine that combined straight-line speed with secure handling like no Japanese bike before it. The concept’s immediate success confirmed the wisdom of Suzuki’s policy of introducing a family of similarly styled machines across just about every capacity class, the shaft-driven GS650 getting the Katana treatment for 1981. Restored at date unknown, this GS650 Katana boasts a powder-coated frame and wheels, re-covered seat, new (non-stock) exhaust system and braided hoses throughout. Described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition, the machine has covered 21,222 miles from new and is offered with Swansea V5.
Styled by the German firm of Target Design under the direction of Briton Jan Fellstrom and first seen at the 1980 Cologne Show, the GSX1100 Katana represented a bold effort to produce an uncompromising sports bike in the European mould. The result was a machine that combined straight-line speed with secure handling like no Japanese bike before it. The concept’s immediate success confirmed the wisdom of Suzuki’s policy of introducing a family of similarly styled machines across just about every capacity class, the shaft-driven GS650 getting the Katana treatment for 1981. Restored at date unknown, this GS650 Katana boasts a powder-coated frame and wheels, re-covered seat, new (non-stock) exhaust system and braided hoses throughout. Described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition, the machine has covered 21,222 miles from new and is offered with Swansea V5.
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