List the modifications on this bike 955 big bore kit, stage 2 jet kit, D and D exhaust system.
Lots of torque.Pulls hard through midrange.Throttle response is immediate.
Brakes are strong.
Handles very well. Light for the size of motor now.
As a 750 it was a fun bike to ride but a little doggy in mid range till you got around 7000 rpm's. Not any more. Power is always there. Front tire comes up easily with just a twist. A blast to ride and people think its still a 750. Fast as any late 90's 1000cc bike. Wouldnt recommend everybody doing this but i like the ergonomics of the bike just wanted a bigger motor. I can ride it all day. NOT FOR A BEGINNER.
Modified airbox, scorpoin exhaust.
A little lacking in low range, not as bad as before airmod mod.
Very atrong from 4,500 rpm to 11,000 rpms.
easy cornering if you dont ride the front tire too much, very responsove in corners.
All around comfort for a touring/sport is good, power is great, and even good handling on mountain roads with two on board.
hugger.
good, predictable power delivery. good low down torque. could do with a little more top end.
good bite and feel but would benefit from braided hoses
nice and predictable
for what this bike is itended for ie a cheap VFR than it deserves 10/10. it an keep up with the big boys when called upon (tell that to the R1 rider i rode under at cadwell park) and its happy cruising two up, and round town
rejet,hight pro cluch
any flat spots etc. lot of power..........
Feel, Strength good
the handling is fine
it is all arond good fast fun bike
160/60/17ZR 120/60/17ZR Bridgestone BT010 tires, TwoBros Racing C5 High mount exhaust, modified airbox, tuned suspension, valve adjustments, rear fender shaved off, flush-mount rear taillights, Japanese Kanji and Tribal grafix, tinted windscreen, center stand and cargo rails removed, alarm system installed. Looks and handles sweet.
After break-in period bike had great power but was very noisy. After valve adjustment noise was gone, power best after 7500 rpm. Could stand a carb stage kit(that's next). Takes a while to warm-up. I am still looking for ways to put my Kat on a diet, trimming off or replacing heavy parts to drop that 465 pounds down. Have it down to about 445. Stiffer rear suspension and stickier tires makes for better blast-offs from stop lights.
Good response from front brakes, back brakes require alittle more force but don't lock unless stabbed too hard. Over-all about average stopping for bike type and weight when re-entering earth's atmosphere.
First of all if you plan on riding in a straight line keep the stock Dunlop D205's on! If you want a true sport bike riding experience defineately upgrade your tires!!! 205's will not hold in a turn above 40 mph. Due to the cross between street and sport riding position it is easy to transition between the two when encountering different types of turns at different speeds. It seems to handle better in high speed turns when in a sport bike rider position with weight above tank. No excessive leaning is necessary, bike practically will go where you point it with normal leaning. I'm happy with it but I still prefer straight sport over street/sport.
If you get a Katana don't just keep it stock, personalize it! Everybody's getting these things, you have to do something to make it different than the next guys. The Katana is big and beautiful, it lets you make a cool statement without fancy tricks or tire smoking. The design is unique in itself but take it to the next level! Wish I could show you mine.
no mods on this bike...straight stock down to the tires.
depending on where you change gears the bike will pop up onto the rear tire if you lay on the throttle. there was smooth acceleration throughout the whole line from 3k up to 10k. (i prefer not to go above 10k as a preference)
the brakes are tight in the rear. when i first got on the bike i kept locking up the tire when quickly slowing down as i came into speed zones. but i quickly realized it was my part. the front brakes hold and stop like a dream, even on the stock tires. i had the shocks on a light setting so i wasn't doing stoppies or anything *looks away innocently*
ever try slaloming through the broken center lines on a road? ever try it at 45mph? i do it all the time, and this bike was quite nice. even the turn radius for u-turns is okay.
overall, i liked this bike (i ended up buying it dirt cheap). it's got enough power to keep me happy at 135 on the interstate open road and enough style and sense to safely maneuver city streets. the curvy lines are attractive and mike bike came with two toned paint, now i just have to get the helmet painted to match. i haven't ridden lots of bikes, a few r1s, a bandit, sv650, honda sporties. the page won't submit without a scale rating, but mine will be biased, ohh well.
List the modifications on this bike none, it's new
any flat spots etc, a little lame at low rpm, but get it up around 8 or 9 & it will rock.
Feel, Strength ,great
it will drag the pegs
i love it, you can ride it all day, or go out and raise hell for a hour and take it home and hide it it's sneaky.
STOCK
FOR STOCK IT ISN'T TOO BAD. I HAVE AN OLDER KATANA AND YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERNCE WHEN YOU OPEN THE THROTTLE. THE NEWER KATANA HAS A BETTER RESPONSE.
THE BRAKES COULD BE BETTER. THEY DON'T ACT LIKE THEIR BIGGER BROTHER THE GSXR. BRAIDED BRAKE LINE WOULD HELP, BUT THEY STILL LACK THE PERFORMANCE. AS HEAVY AS THE BIKE IS BETTER BRAKES ARE A MUST, ESPECIALLY FOR A SPORT/TOUR, WHEN YOU HAVE A PASSENGER, BAGS,ETC.
FOR THE KATANA IT HASN'T CHANGED FOR YEARS. A LARGER REAR MIGHT HELP ALONG WITH BETTER FRONT SUSPENSION. DOESN'T HANDLE A LOT OF WEIGHT VERY WELL. I HAD TO UPGRADE TO RACE TECH FRONT SPRINGS AND MODIFIED VAVLES.
A GOOD STARTER SPORT/TOUR. FUN TO RIDE WITH MODIFICATION. FIND SOME SPECS ON THE GSXR OF THE EARLY 90'S AND SET THE KATANA TO THOSE AND YOU CAN GET SOME GOOD POWER WITHOUT A LOT OF MONEY.
STOCK
FOR STOCK IT ISN'T TOO BAD. I HAVE AN OLDER KATANA AND YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERNCE WHEN YOU OPEN THE THROTTLE. THE NEWER KATANA HAS A BETTER RESPONSE.
THE BRAKES COULD BE BETTER. THEY DON'T ACT LIKE THEIR BIGGER BROTHER THE GSXR. BRAIDED BRAKE LINE WOULD HELP, BUT THEY STILL LACK THE PERFORMANCE. AS HEAVY AS THE BIKE IS BETTER BRAKES ARE A MUST, ESPECIALLY FOR A SPORT/TOUR, WHEN YOU HAVE A PASSENGER, BAGS,ETC.
FOR THE KATANA IT HASN'T CHANGED FOR YEARS. A LARGER REAR MIGHT HELP ALONG WITH BETTER FRONT SUSPENSION. DOESN'T HANDLE A LOT OF WEIGHT VERY WELL. I HAD TO UPGRADE TO RACE TECH FRONT SPRINGS AND MODIFIED VAVLES. WITH A GOOD SET OF DULOP 207RR TIRES IT WILL HANDLE A LOT BETTER.
A GOOD STARTER SPORT/TOUR. FUN TO RIDE WITH MODIFICATION. FIND SOME SPECS ON THE GSXR OF THE EARLY 90'S AND SET THE KATANA TO THOSE AND YOU CAN GET SOME GOOD POWER WITHOUT A LOT OF MONEY. FOR THE MONEY AND FOR WHAT THE BIKE IS SUPPOSED TO BE IT IS A GOOD PERFORMER.
List the modifications on this bike D&D pipe, jet kit, K&N filter, and ignition advancer
from a dry start flat spots... till about 3000 rpm
on a dime
nothing better than a vet
bone stock
a little flat down low, and it doggs out really bad above 9k rpm in any gear higher than 3rd. pulls decently between 4k and 7k rpm. still really fun, and good for 140 mph on the open road!
brakes are a pretty mushy, but strong enough.
very stable
maybe some jetting changes and a few aftermarket bits would help out in the top end. it needs the most help in the higher rpms! overall i love it. it's as much about flow and style as it is about speed. all the girls say "ooohh sexy!"
None
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6000(rpm's)... Lift off! Low end is a little sluggish, but once I get on it, she flies.
Rear brakes are a bit heavy... some say braided brake lines might improve this. I would prefer a lighter pressure on the rear brake. Front brakes I wouldn't change a thing; great pull and enough stopping power for 5'10/180lbs. Very smooth and predictable.
Handling is great. Critics have told me my Katana is too heavy, but when I'm passing a semi at 120, I'd rather be a little on the heavy side.
Great bike. In the past 6 months I've toyed with the idea of trading in my 750 Kat for a Busa, but every time I get close to jumping off I back out. The Katana is a worthy bike. For someone who weighs 180 lbs, I'm not sure how much more I need. Power to weight ratio is great... not too light, not too powerful. Just enough to rip the S*** out of the interstate.
lowered front/rear,two brothers slip on,k&n on the way,metzler 160 rear tire,polished frame sliders,swingarm mounted lisence plate,flush mount rear turn signals
plenty of power a little slugish from 4,000 to 7,000 rpm
good tight braking
handles really good, needs a damper I think
I would like to know where the 955 big bore kit came from the guy on this forum talks about I'd like to check in to that....email:rednosebowser@juno.com
yoshimura slip-on pipe
excellent for the beginner, if more power is needed get another bike.
okay for the beginner, with limited knowledge
okay if you stay within your limitations
a little heavy in weight, good performance and sound after the after market slip-on
Waiting on a Two Brothers s/o and K+N filter. Thinking about a Stage 1 jet kit. That'd be about it for me.
7k and up feels good. Hope the mods will wake it up abit.
Like the front, feels firm. Rear is OK.
Very predictable
I've only ridden a few other bikes to compare this one to. Certainly one of the most comfortable I've ever ridden. Would like to shed a little weight and add a little power for a better overall bike
List the modifications on this bike
Excellent power. Hesitant on low rpm�s
Very good brakes
Feels a bit heavy in slow speed. Very powerful, but not too sway. Midrange power can be better
Heavy for people below 5"7. Otherwise fast and powerful. Not a beginner�s bike
