For Sale: 1982 Suzuki Katana 1000S
For all of you RSBFS fans who think that the staff spends a little too much time and attention on ’90s bikes and newer, here is a GREAT classic from the 1980s. When the Katana was released, it up-ended what everyone thought a sportbike should look like and put Suzuki on the forefront of style and design. Powered by an updated version of the GS 1-liter mill, this two-valve, air-cooled motor was as strong as anything offered in the day.
This particular Katana – a 1982 model – is in about the best condition I have seen for one of these bikes. Far too many Katanas were hot-rodded, used up, and then discarded. Finding something in this shape is really quite rare.
From the seller:
This beautiful motorcycle was used in shows. It has upgraded adjustable rear shocks & front fork brace to improve handling.Bike is garage kept and covered and has never fallen over. Original seat, windscreen and exhaust were taken off 20 years ago to preserve condition.
Front turn signals were relocated European style, to prevent people from passing too close and breaking them off during a show; can be put back to original position if so requested at completion of sale.
Chain was replaced due to lack of use. New chain is “O” ring type.
Engine is free of oil leaks from top to bottom. Gas tank has no rust inside. All controls electrical & mechanical work.
New Battery and tires.
So where should this auction be in terms of price? Well, if we look at the meager pickings of similar auctions recently (RSBFS posted this Katana HERE, another one HERE, and another ’82 model was auctioned off at the Mid America Auctions event in Las Vegas a few weeks ago), ratted out “survivors” cross the block in the $4k – $5k range. This bike is far from ratted out, however, and should easily bring more than that.
This auction is going on right now, and the entry price is still quite low at $5,000. Get in while you can, as this one will go quickly and is sure to appreciate over time! Click here to .
MI
cult bike- we know this. people love them- we know this as well. but it’s simply gotta be the ugliest bike ever made. is there one worse? duscuss…
Hi Tony – good comment. This is definitely a polarizing design. Is it any better/worse than the recent Benelli Cafe Racer or some of the other “cutting edge” designs?
C’mon RSBFS readers – what else out there is “uglier” than this Katana? Gotta be something…
cripey, that beneli is horrible. why do so many modern bikes look like they are morphing into transformers? on the other hand, how about the original honda hurricane? ducato paso? 2nd gen ducati 900ss? the lis could go on and on…
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