Superbikes spotted in India

[speedy]

hi guys, i figured as there was no thread that would let the super bike lovers to post their sightings, hence this thread.

Here to start things off, one bike that i spotted recently.

it is the 1982 Suzuki Katana 750s

GSX 750 S Katana 1982
Overall Length: 2 250 mm (88.6 in)
Overall Width: 810 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 215 mm (47.8 in)
Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Wheelbase: 1 515 mm (59.6 in)
Weight: 223 kg (490 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 747 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 79 hp (59 kW)/ 9,200 rpm, 63 Nm/ 8,400 rpm

[-GS-]

Nice find speedy..

[Rtech]

That is a classic bike if ever there was one! It brought bikes into the modern world with that styling. When it was launched as a prototype in '79, people surely thought it was made for display purposes only. When Suzuki actually put it in production, everyone was taken aback! It was also the fastest bike of its time when it was launched - the 1000cc version, not the 750.

This bike deserves to be lovingly restored, used and kept forever!

Great find there Speedy!

[speedy]

thank you guys.

Rtech i would expect your bike pictures here too.

Guys this thread is not only about bikes you find or see on the roads but also about super bikes you owned or currently own. thank you.

[HellwratH]

Speedy,
When do we get to see pics of your old bike. It was a 600 right?

[mclaren1885]

There is another red Katana in Bangalore. The bike can be seen on the track day pics. Sadly, the owner crashed pretty badly on track and I am not aware of the status on the bike. Last I heard it was up for sale. I don't if it was the bike or the rider but that bike was really quick on track. Thats before JD & Dilip got onto track days with bikes.

There are endless number of SBK's in Bangalore and I have ridden a couple of Busa's, R1's, R6's, Honda VFR, GSXR. But the best bike I have ridden is a Yellow Ducati 749S. Cant upload the pics, since my net connection is having major problems. Look around the Bombay Speed Run pics, you should be able to find one there.

To see some more SBK's from Bangalore try out this site.

Welcome to Frenzy Ryderz!

[speedy]

Originally Posted by HellwratH

Speedy,
When do we get to see pics of your old bike. It was a 600 right?

hellwrath it was a 1982 honda cb900F. i had taken a few pictures of the bike but lost them when my laptop was infected. i never was fond of takeing pictures as i never was a picture person, its only lately since i have been active on the forum that i have started takeing pictures for you guys.
the bike was blue and now has been painted red by the current owner. will try and get some from him.
this is how she looked. really loved her but since my family is against bikes i had to reluctantly give her to someone who would take care of her.

Engine - 902cc, 4-stroke dohc 4
Power - 95bhp
Top Speed - 135mph
MPG - 35
Weight - 250kg (550lb)
Launched - 1979-1984

this is the same colour my bike was in. man it brings back memories sigh...:(

[Nitin]

Oooh yeahh!! what a superb bike this is... Speedy,you've had a terriffic set of wheels!!
There aren't many of these in running condition,right?

[speedy]

Originally Posted by Nitin

Oooh yeahh!! what a superb bike this is... Speedy,you've had a terriffic set of wheels!!
There aren't many of these in running condition,right?

thanks nitin, there are not many of the CB900F's in the country. i never came across any in bombay atleast cant say so for the rest of the country. there were many of the CB750's.

[Mugen_Power]

nice find speedy.. Looks real classic bike..

[doomsday]

@speedy: Amazing thread dude. Why couldn't I think of something like this?

Enough cribbing now.. So here goes my $0.02... All pics barring the last two taken at the MMST trackday March 24-25, 2007.




Honda Fireblade Track prepped.




Yamaha R1 track prepped and CBR Fireblade



Gixxer rears



Moviestar paint job Fireblade

[Mugen_Power]

Originally Posted by speedy

but also about super bikes you owned.

Here are the pics of Cbr 400rr which i had.

[doomsday]

@mods: Please merge this post with the previous one:

Honda Shadow Cruiser.. and yes, he took it to the track; although joyriding.



Corona Extra World SBK paintjob Gixxer side view



Gixxers' front



Corona Extra World SBK paintjob Gixxer top view



The Big Bad British Monster: Triumph Rocket III



The huge 2300cc mill.



The 240 section rear



Repsol Replica Fireblade with Underseat FFE



With Frenzy Riders: Bangalore SBK stunt group at a photo shoot.



Frenzy Riders Bangalore again...





Thats all for now.

[Mugen_Power]

doomsday,

Nice pics there..
Do post more pictures of R1 if you have..

[speedy]

great pictures doomsday sorry for beating you to createing the thread. dont understand how could the owner take a shadow against super sports on the track. did the triumph also race on track?

mugen power nice bike you had there. the 400 is a perfect blend for our roads enough power and very practical everyday bike.