A Worthy Blade

We spend a memorable day with the modern-day iteration of the iconic Suzuki Katana from 1982

Story: Azaman Chothia

SUZUKI KATANA THE LINEAGE OF THE SUZUKI Katana dates back to 1982. There were various iterations of the motorcycle until production came to an end in the mid-2000s. In 2020, Suzuki brought the legendary motorcycle back to life and, in a surprising turn of events, the Katana was launched in the Indian market a few months ago. As the name suggests, the design of the bike has been inspired by the Japanese sword of the samurai. This is essentially a sport-tourer speaking one of the most unique design languages. You get a half-fairing at the front with a rectangular LED headlight and sharp DRL units jutting out of the corners of the fairing. The “Katana” logo can be seen on either side of the fairing, while the fuel-tank sports sharp…

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BIKE India (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022

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