The Grandfather of Sportsbikes: Suzuki Katana 750

The Suzuki Katana 750 has long been a dream bike for Perth motorcycle rider Caleb, who was initially introduced to the model by his father. Now, some years on, he has his very Katana that takes across the roads of Western Australia.

[Rightomate]

My dad had a katana 1100 when I was a kid and sold it when I was 15 and the other Day I brought one and surprised him with it. Seeing he's smile when he sat on it made it worth every penny.

[breathestrongcycling]

That bring back some sweet memories! I had one in the late 80s and the earlier twin shock model as well. Life long Suzuki fan because of them....

[hay]

35 years ago, I had a Katana GSX750SZ - until I was T-boned by a careless driver. I then bought the pop-up headlight Kat. Loved the motor & the sound - but found that the riding position was different from the '82 twin shock - painful to ride for more than 6 hours. That said, I now have another GSX750SZ Katana that I'm restoring to it's original glory!

[Bymyhandleatherworks]

Had an 84 se white n gold sold it 17 yrs ago and have now just picked up another and cant wait to ride it

[arthspidey]

This is my favorite bike. Would be a dream to own one of these.

[kdsowen]

A 1983 Katana 750 was my first dedicated sports-bike . I really loved it, my previous bike was a souped-up Kawasaki KZ1000, much faster but did not handle like the Suzuki plus not as smooth . I went on to own big Laverdas and Ducati's, to date I've owned about 54-bikes, currently riding a W650, an XV1000 (TR1) and a cafe'd Yamaha XS-2 650/700 . They are all great in their own-ways . While I still think-fondly of the Katana, I really-regret selling my 76 Ducati 750GT, it was just about the perfect All-Rounder for me . The XV1000 is now my poor-mans GT750 and gives a remarkably-similar experience , or maybe it's just old-age Dave nz

[kawasaki]

This was my second bike purchased! I loved the bike. Still looking for a used one in mint shape to purchase! I got a crowd around the bike everytime I came out to it parked. It was way ahead of its time for styling. It would look good today in a show room new.

[andrewknight]

that brings back great memories, I bought one of these new from Alan Haines motorcycles in Brookvale in 85, cost me I think $4500 and I got $400 cash back!! Great bike!

[marvinmartian]

This is the most beautiful made in Japan sport bike special edition ever made. Final👽

[craiglemon]

I had a pop-up Katana 750 too, in NZ in the 90s. Man, I wish I still had it!

[BrettJoy]

😍😍😍 the perfect katana pop up headlight🔥 i want one 👌🏼

[southernnh]

My '83 GS750E takes some styling cues from this gorgeous machine.

[kawasaki]

I owned the first year of the pop up headlights! I loved that bike!

[andydufresne]

Hey Caleb ! I just find your videos while trying to watch something about that motorcycle ! Loved it. You really rock it, the video is very good and I still want to get that motorcycle but just more hahaha !

Do you know that this model with the pop up light is very rare to get here in France ?

Bye from France !

[shanerobertson]

Hi Caleb ( you have a Japanese import jdm) s4 1985 katana. Rare in Australia. Our 85 models were silver frame with silver body and white pinstripes. Your ones even rare in Japan. Mostly s3 (sE) gold frame and pearl white. Nice video mate cheers Shane

[manatuhou]

My first rd bike was black and gold katana 750 30000 kms on clock immaculate regret selling it for 1200 bucks beautiful bikes

[yusofyusof]

Hi bro this bike is a lagend in the 80s .What a nice bike you got there. In the 80s i never got a chance to own one. During those years there's a lot of imported used reconditioned motorcycle brought in from Japan in my country.New production bike was not available yet back then.👍👍👍👍🤩

[rokcetcycles]

My names Caleb too nice to meet ya bro

[lifewithaunicorn]

Hi Caleb, May I check what brand of battery are u using on the Katana? And are u using the original battery holder? Would appreciate if could help with providing the info. Thank you.

[Prestonesfpv]

I had one of those katanas (shark) allways regretted selling it