1982 Suzuki GS1000SZ Katana

Rare Deets
13,603 miles
OEM nut & bolt full restoration
$17,000 OBO

Looking into the RSBFS archives we found this note from Donn last February, “Suzuki had a design program for a new GS1100-based sportbike going, but the German importer interjected with a new styling firm, Target Design. The 1000cc version was built to homologate the model for racing, with its 4-valve four pushing 108 hp. The chassis was typical round steel downtubes, with the wheelbase tightened up almost an inch.  Suspension and brakes had more in common with the GS than innovation, which worked for the slightly lighter Katana. The sculpted saddle, signature Hans Muth fairing and clip-on handlebars caused a sensation in the press and the showroom.”

Seller
This bike is beyond showroom/museum quality. This bike is a Rich James frame up OEM nut & bolt full restoration. Only using Suzuki OEM parts! Full custom paint by one of the best in the northeast using OEM Suzuki 13L paint. This bike paint is better than the factory! It is this paint jobs I have ever owned and seen, virtually flawless! Polished engine cover, rear sprocket hub, handles, carburetor covers and bowls, front forks and rims! I’m sure I have forgotten and left a few things out, but you can see for yourself. She is a total eye stopping Show piece! Everything has been done on this beautiful piece of history. She is rolling on a Brand-new zero miles set of Mitchells! If you have any questions or offers, send a message with you contact information and I will call or message you whichever you prefer! 

Motivated seller would like to find this beautiful piece of History a new home! 

I had this bike restored to put in a motorcycle museum, plans changed. When it was being restored, I want it as maintenance free as possible! This why is I had whatever I could powder coated!

Powder Coated Parts;
Air box cover front and sides
Battery box
Chain Guard
Win Screen Brackets
Firing Frame
Electrical Fuse panel plate
Motor Frame brackets
Front & Rear Calipers
Front & Rear fender brackets
Rear Haster cylinder
Rear Torque bar
Swing Arm
Sprocket
Chain Adjusters
Seat Bracket
Lift Handle
Center Stand
Kick Stand
Top Triple Tree
Rear Turn single brackets
Clutch Lever

This bike has a money back guarantee! I have taken a lot of close-up photos of the good, bad and the ugly (nothing on this bike is ugly) so please look at them all carefully before you bid! The money back guarantee is as fallows, you will have 7 days to inspect the bike and if is not as described or is anything less than what is shown in the pictures, if you don’t think it is as shown in the pictures or as have described you can send it back. However, your deposit of $500.00 is none refundable, and buyer is responsible for return shipping! This is a beautiful bike that will turn head anywhere you ride it! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Please free to make and reasonable offer! I don’t have to sell it, just what to make room for another bike! 

I wonder if the motorcycle designers were inspired by the single-edged lethal katana samurai swords when they sat down to create this machine, or if once it was finished they sat back and realized that it resembled a katana? Either way, the name suits this design and it is a cool looking bike.

Good luck to the buyer and seller!