Track Day Tuesday – 1982 Suzuki Katana GS 1260 Race Bike

Welcome to Track Day Tuesday – and do we have a doozy for you! Start with one of the most stunning examples of styling that came out of the 1980s, and then stuff it full of 1260cc honest to goodness, old-school GS four-cylinder power. Upgrade the suspension with beefier parts. Upgrade the brakes with bigger and better components. Give it some interesting history and what you have is the stuff of track day dreams (or nightmares, if the thought of a 171 HP Katana scares you a bit). Check this bad boy out!

1982 Suzuki Katana GS 1260 Race Bike for sale on eBay

From the seller:
1982 Suzuki Katana GS 1260 Race bike. Excellent condition. Completely rebuilt engine built by Frank Lyons PNW Machining. 171 HP EVERYTHING NEW!. Custom 1150 ported head. Pearson Crank, Web Cams #212, Katana rods, JE Pistons, 28mm/24mm Stainless Kibblewhite valves/ springs. Custom Slipper Clutch. Can be started by remote hand held starter or rollers.CR37mm Keihins. Dynatek 2000i Ignition. Custom adjustable triple tree with extra slugs. Braced swing arm. Custom Race Tech shocks G3, New 41mm forks springs and oil. EBC rotors, new pads Raced at the famous Phillip Island Circuit in Australia at the International Challenge. This bike is ready to race or track day!

Everywhere you look there are custom parts. The slipper clutch with custom cover is one focal point, as is the custom exhaust, the hollow 3-spoke wheels and the upgraded instrument cluster. The custom belly pan keeps it legal on the track, as does copious amounts of safety wire. Everything on this bike appears to be built for the purpose – and completely sano. Purists will decry the lack of OEM originality as well as a potential plummet in collector value, but to me this is a period hot rod that just looks right with some newer bits of tech bolted on. Located in sometimes sunny Portland, Oregon, this monster of a machine has a few more days at auction, with bidding up to a mere $3k (reserve not met). Check out all of the details here, and get ready to impress during your next track day event. Good Luck!!!