OK so what about the Katana
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bassplayerrider
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I had a "03" 750, loved it. Never really got bored with it,but it got me ready for the busa. I really fix it up with a lot of extras( rear hugger,flame corbin seat, white guages, dark turn sig, etc)
"06" was the last year for them. And yes, girls did love the look of it. I got more eyes and can I ride with my Kat than I ever got with the Busa.
Here's a pic of it at the dealer lot after I traded for the Busa. He sold it for 5900 bucks. you could get a new "06" for the same or less.
"06" was the last year for them. And yes, girls did love the look of it. I got more eyes and can I ride with my Kat than I ever got with the Busa.
Here's a pic of it at the dealer lot after I traded for the Busa. He sold it for 5900 bucks. you could get a new "06" for the same or less.
My Wife learned on a 1997 Katana then had a 2003 - the 97 was a better bike, lighter & quicker.
Main complaints by her:
Top heavy
Heavy period - Very hard for low speed turns
Be very careful downshifting - rear tire breaks loose easy
She is also only 5'3" - 100 pounds
She then had a CBR F4i - great bike / now 600 RR - loves it
Main complaints by her:
Top heavy
Heavy period - Very hard for low speed turns
Be very careful downshifting - rear tire breaks loose easy
She is also only 5'3" - 100 pounds
She then had a CBR F4i - great bike / now 600 RR - loves it
Many women in Toronto ride the SV650, and they love it! (does not look as cool or clean as a Katana)
The other bike (older) but really cool, is the Honda 600 Hurricane, really sharp bike (if you can find one)
The other bike (older) but really cool, is the Honda 600 Hurricane, really sharp bike (if you can find one)
The only bike I owned before the busa was a Katana 600. It's a bike, so it's fast... just not fast if you compare it to other bikes. The weight is very similar to a busa, so after riding the Kat for a while you will grow into a busa very quickly.
If getting a busa is the ultimate goal, I'd say start on a Katana. If just getting a fun sportbike is the goal... go right for a gixxer 600 or 750.
Of course, this "lady friend" of yours better already know how to ride a bike before she hops on a gixxer!
If getting a busa is the ultimate goal, I'd say start on a Katana. If just getting a fun sportbike is the goal... go right for a gixxer 600 or 750.
Of course, this "lady friend" of yours better already know how to ride a bike before she hops on a gixxer!
Katana was a great bike, about 20 years ago. now outdated, heavy and very bad resale value.
Whoever said that BUSA make on Katana platform.... come on .. far from it.
If she absolutely want one, well then find used one cheap. You will be helping selling it for her shortly.
SV or Ducati Monster would be much cooler choise for a lady. Honda VFR is a great bike too.
Whoever said that BUSA make on Katana platform.... come on .. far from it.
If she absolutely want one, well then find used one cheap. You will be helping selling it for her shortly.
SV or Ducati Monster would be much cooler choise for a lady. Honda VFR is a great bike too.
NCBusa2001
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My wife Kim started out on a kat. Loved it but it was a bit heavy.
All in all, I agree about the VFR. It is an awesome looking machine that handles well, though a bit on the heavy side also. You can't beat that single sided swingarm for the cool factor.
Steve, that's comming to the bash rides one, so you'll be able to check one out (outside of a dealership).
Chris
If you're ladyfriend's ultimate destination is a Busa by all means I would suggest a Kat 600/750 as a first bike if the size of the bike is not an issue. The 600 will not get you in an awful lot of trouble. It is a forgiving ride, not like a Gix or Busa where overcompensating for a mistake will be painful. If her destination is a Gixxer then the fully-faired SV650 is the way to go. I would love to have that as a track tool.
The Kat engine (early generation, air-cooled Gixxer) is damn near bulletproof. I had 25000+ when I sold my '99. She'll have fun in the twisties but make no mistake... It ain't a Gixxer
Nice, comfortable ride thats easy on the eye and wallet. It's heavy, but it will eat up some miles (basic sport/tourer), 500 mile days or long commuting are a breeze. Remember, lots of people bought them as first bikes and have outgrown them. Resale would be a problem if you were buying new, but I'd suggest looking for a '02 - '05 for $35-4000. Heck, a good, low mileage '00 can be had for $25-3000.
The Busa is a direct descendant of the original Katana1100. Before the R1 and then the Blackbird took the "fastest bike" crown, the Kat1100 ruled. Suzuki modeled the hyper-sporttouring concept after the the big Kat, one of the first big speed bikes.
nothing like a 600 Kat, with a bored gixxer 750 motor (798CC or higher) to surprise your friends...and they bolt right in!
Especially if shes all that? then I suggest GSXR750...she knows and feels the instant power...(thats why she likes the sportbikes...) the lookwise? she will understand if she look at em more bikes then she will realizes even the looks of Katana isn't all that...
RedBull
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Looks to me like it is competing with the Yamaha MT09 , certainly not what I would of named a Katana .
busabobh
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Some people can handle the busa from the start if they go slow. Can she handle the weight, respect the power and have enough self restraint to learn the bike? It was an eye opener for me on my first busa , and I had ridden for years. My first wot Thur the gears gave me tunnel vision. God I love it.
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