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One of the most famous motorcycle shows in the world is held every two
years in Cologne, Germany, and the 1980 show is sure to stand out as
one of the most unforgettable. One reason was that Honda released their
CX500 turbo for the first time, and the second is that Suzuki's
GSX1100S "Katana" (Japanese for sword) was unveiled. The Honda CX500
attracted attention for its advanced engine techniques and the Katana
for its advanced and aggressive body styling, which broke from common
traditional motorcycle styling. Although the Katana GSX1100S styling
impressed the many thousands of viewers, almost everybody thought that
it was just for show and the production model would be quite different.
During the summer of 1981, Suzuki released the production Katana with
almost exactly the same body styling seen at the Cologne show, with
subtle improvements in the engine and running gear. The body styling is
from the genius of Mr. Hans A. Muth of West Germany, who spent much
time ensuring driver comfort in his design, and which proved out in
many wind tunnel tests. The entire styling was derived from research on
the best drivers position, and the rearward placed backsteps and unique
tank styling were not done just for the pleasing jet age appearance.
Large capacity fuel tank and small fairing were blended together for
the best airflow around the rider and the bike. Although the bike is
most noticable for its styling, every part in it, is quality.The engine
is an air-cooled, parallel 4 of 1075cc, using 16 valves. With the
unique Suzuki TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber) in the engine, it
puts out 111 hp. This tremendous power transmits into a road speed of
230 k/h and its unique body styling keeps it stable even at these high
speeds. Suzuki shipped a 1000cc Katana GSX1000S to the American market,
and also a 750cc version to the European market. Requests from Japanese
enthusiasts prompted Suzuki to add a 750cc Katana GSX750S to their
market.
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