1993 Katana

DUX · 05-21-2007, 06:50 PM

I might have the opportunity to pick up a 1993 Katana in pretty decent shape.

Does anyone have experience, or an opinion on these bikes?

How would it be for track-days? How is the parts availability?

Hammer · 05-21-2007, 07:12 PM

Usually they are heavy and underpowered. They also have a more upright riding position to them. I have not seen many on the track so I have no experience with them.

DoctorFell · 05-21-2007, 07:15 PM

Around here they're the poor man's 'Busa, when you want to ride a stretched, two-wheeled boat but don't have the funds for the power.

OSIRIS · 05-21-2007, 08:11 PM

I've never heard a good thing about a Kan-a-tuna...overweight and underpowered. That said...people say the same thing about the 51

I'd pass

DUX · 05-21-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSIRIS

I've never heard a good thing about a Kan-a-tuna...overweight and underpowered. That said...people say the same thing about the 51

I'd pass

Probably will pass. The only temptation was that it might come in under $1k. I figured it might be a decent starter track bike, but then again I wouldn't want to put a lot of upgrades into it.

As for the RC, not many will ever understand that there is more to life than the latest, lightest, and fastest.

asiliat · 05-21-2007, 09:08 PM

I think it's a fantastic buy for under $1K. For poops and giggle and the fact you're on a bike is okay. I wouldn't track it b/c parts would be harder to find, and you may end up paying a premium for it....

A "new" vehicle for under a G? I'd do it if I wanted to ride.

G-ForceJunkie · 05-21-2007, 09:22 PM

For the track, pass. For cheap transpo, go for it.

DUX · 05-21-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-ForceJunkie

For the track, pass. For cheap transpo, go for it.

Thanks for the opinions guys. I don't need it for transpo. It's a pass then.

gt702 · 05-22-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Thanks for the opinions guys. I don't need it for transpo. It's a pass then.

Likely a good decision. I had '90 as a first bike and it was a decent lightweight commuter, but needed serious suspension work to handle well, and it would be severely heavy compared to the current crop of 600's.

TornadoB8 · 05-22-2007, 01:47 PM

I don't even think they are water cooled. May have an oil cooler, though.

gt702 · 05-22-2007, 03:25 PM

Oil and air.

Repeater · 05-23-2007, 01:38 AM

Cool name is all other than that it's a great starter bike.

05-21-2007, 06:50 PM	#1
DUX Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 37 Bike(s): '07 R1200 GSadv,'04 RC-51 Posts: 656	1993 Katana I might have the opportunity to pick up a 1993 Katana in pretty decent shape. Does anyone have experience, or an opinion on these bikes? How would it be for track-days? How is the parts availability?

05-21-2007, 07:12 PM	#2
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,889 Images: 1	Re: 1993 Katana Usually they are heavy and underpowered. They also have a more upright riding position to them. I have not seen many on the track so I have no experience with them. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

05-21-2007, 07:15 PM	#3
DoctorFell I'm wacky times. Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: The moon. Age: 24 Bike(s): 1995 CBR F3 Posts: 262	Re: 1993 Katana Around here they're the poor man's 'Busa, when you want to ride a stretched, two-wheeled boat but don't have the funds for the power.

05-21-2007, 08:11 PM	#4
OSIRIS FEAR Alma Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 30 Bike(s): none Posts: 929	Re: 1993 Katana I've never heard a good thing about a Kan-a-tuna...overweight and underpowered. That said...people say the same thing about the 51 I'd pass __________________ OS X Underground

05-21-2007, 09:08 PM	#6
asiliat Join Date: 01-10-2007 Bike(s): 2K 929 Posts: 550	Re: 1993 Katana I think it's a fantastic buy for under $1K. For poops and giggle and the fact you're on a bike is okay. I wouldn't track it b/c parts would be harder to find, and you may end up paying a premium for it.... A "new" vehicle for under a G? I'd do it if I wanted to ride.

05-21-2007, 09:22 PM	#7
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 624	Re: 1993 Katana For the track, pass. For cheap transpo, go for it.

05-22-2007, 01:47 PM	#10
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 44 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 909	Re: 1993 Katana I don't even think they are water cooled. May have an oil cooler, though. __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

05-22-2007, 03:25 PM	#11
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,159	Re: 1993 Katana Oil and air. __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

05-23-2007, 01:38 AM	#12
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 524	Re: 1993 Katana Cool name is all other than that it's a great starter bike.

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