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Suzuki Katana

Make Model	Suzuki Katana
Year	2022
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	999 cc / 60.9 in
Bore x Stroke	73.4 x 59 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Exhaust	4-2-1 exhaust system
Emission	Euro 5
Induction	Fuel Injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Starting	Electric
Max Power	152.2 hp / 112 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque	106 Nm / 78.1 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratios	1st 2,562 (41/16) 2nd 2,052 (39/19) 3rd 1,714 (36/21) 4th 1,500 (36/24) 5th 1,360 (34/25) 6th 1,269 (33/26)
Frame	Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension	KYB inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brake	2 x 310mm discs
Rear Brake	Single 250mm disc
ABS	Standard
Front Tyre	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17
Rake	25.0°
Trail	100 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions	Length 2125 mm / 83.7 in Width 830 mm / 32.7 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase	1460 mm / 57.5 in
Seat Height	825 mm / 32.5 in
Ground Clearance	140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight	232 kg / 511.4 lbs
Wet Weight	215 kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 Litres / 3.2 US gal

Suzuki has sharpened its Katana for 2022, with the updated machine getting more power and an improved suite of electronics.

Based on the new-for-2021 GSX-S1000 platform, the new, Euro5 Katana produces 152PS at 11,000rpm and a broader spread of torque across the rev range than the preceding model, thanks to a new intake and exhaust camshaft, new valve springs, new exhaust, and a new airbox. All this is delivered smoothly via a new ride-by-wire throttle.

That smooth power delivery can be further controlled thanks to the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector system, with three selectable engine maps; all three deliver the same peak power, with mode A providing the sharpest, sportiest response, mode B a softer initial power delivery, and mode C delivering the softest response, ideal in wet and slippery conditions.

A bi-directional quickshifter makes swift work of gear changes and enhances performance on sporty rides, and there are five modes of traction control to choose from to keep things in check. Traction control can also be turned off.

Added controllability and increased performance also comes thanks to a new Suzuki Clutch Assist System, with a slipper clutch that mitigates the effect of engine braking when downshifting from high rpm.

Completing the electronics package is Suzuki’s handy easy start system and low RPM assist, which raises engine speed as the clutch lever is fed out, to aid slow speed control and prevent stalling.

The new Katana uses the same lightweight, twin-spar aluminium frame and GSX-R-derived swingarm, with fully-adjustable KYB front forks and a preload and rebound damping adjustable rear shock. Brembo monobloc calipers bite 310mm front discs, mounted to six-spoke, cast aluminium wheels shod with Dunlop SPORTMAX Roadsport2 tyres, custom engineered for Suzuki’s GSX-S platform.

The 2022 Katana will also come in new colours, with the sharp, angular bodywork that so obviously takes design cues from the original machine from the 1980s now finished in a dark matt blue, complemented by gold forks and wheels, while a dark grey iteration is set off by red wheels. A revised dash gets a new red ‘night mode’.