2022 Suzuki Katana revealed at EICMA 2021

TusharK · 24th November 2021, 18:00

Suzuki has taken the wraps off the 2022 Katana at EICMA 2021. Besides the cosmetic makeover, the bike gets a mechanical upgrade as well.

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The Katana shares its platform with the GSX-S1000. The semi-faired litre-class bike features a retro-modern look. It has a rectangular LED headlamp and a short tail section.

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The Katana is powered by a 998cc, 4-cylinder engine that produces 150 BHP @ 11,000 rpm. Thanks to a new camshaft profile, valve springs, and a new intake and exhaust system, the engine makes 2 BHP more than the outgoing version.

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The Katana is based on a lightweight, twin-spar aluminium frame. It rides on fully-adjustable KYB front forks, with an adjustable mono-shock at the rear. Braking duties are handled by dual 310 mm front discs with Brembo calipers and a single disc at the rear.

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The 2022 Katana comes with the Suzuki Riding Mode Selector System with three engine modes, ride-by-wire throttle, a bi-directional quick shifter paired with a new Suzuki Clutch Assist System and traction control with five settings. Finally, there is the easy start system that avoids stalling at slow speeds.

Link to Team-BHP News

PrasunBannerjee · 24th November 2021, 18:50

Looks beautiful and much like a piece of a collectible art. Would I own it if I had the money? Probably no.

saisree · 24th November 2021, 19:04

Looks beautiful. 998 CC 150 BHP is really good. With some useful specs like, low rpm assist to prevent stalling, bi-directional shifter, traction and engine response control for varied driving modes is a welcome. I don't see a dual ABS channel mentioned anywhere.

OT - being Suzuki, they did not mention "Kitna deti hai"

. Probably, this detail is specific to India.

Venkatesh · 24th November 2021, 19:54

Pictures of 2022 Suzuki Katana from EICMA 2021

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GoBlue · 24th November 2021, 20:43

Lovely lovely motorcycle.

While the design is polarising and many hate it, I personally LOVE it. The matte blue with gold alloys is such a fantastic colour scheme. Trust Suzuki to do something completely different from others!

sreejith.pish · 24th November 2021, 22:31

Katana is a legend back in Japan. I think it's an older brand than the Hayabusa. It's a collectible. I doubt if they will bring it to the indian market anyway.

sunilch · 25th November 2021, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoBlue

Lovely lovely motorcycle.

While the design is polarising and many hate it, I personally LOVE it. The matte blue with gold alloys is such a fantastic colour scheme. Trust Suzuki to do something completely different from others!

I love the design from the pics. Now I am waiting for our real Desi OEM - Bajaj, to copy it and give us a better Dominar - say Dominar 650 or 550

I will be able to afford it and ride it in that case

24th November 2021, 18:00	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,260 Thanked: 55,766 Times	2022 Suzuki Katana revealed at EICMA 2021 Suzuki has taken the wraps off the 2022 Katana at EICMA 2021. Besides the cosmetic makeover, the bike gets a mechanical upgrade as well. The Katana shares its platform with the GSX-S1000. The semi-faired litre-class bike features a retro-modern look. It has a rectangular LED headlamp and a short tail section. The Katana is powered by a 998cc, 4-cylinder engine that produces 150 BHP @ 11,000 rpm. Thanks to a new camshaft profile, valve springs, and a new intake and exhaust system, the engine makes 2 BHP more than the outgoing version. The Katana is based on a lightweight, twin-spar aluminium frame. It rides on fully-adjustable KYB front forks, with an adjustable mono-shock at the rear. Braking duties are handled by dual 310 mm front discs with Brembo calipers and a single disc at the rear. The 2022 Katana comes with the Suzuki Riding Mode Selector System with three engine modes, ride-by-wire throttle, a bi-directional quick shifter paired with a new Suzuki Clutch Assist System and traction control with five settings. Finally, there is the easy start system that avoids stalling at slow speeds. Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by TusharK : 24th November 2021 at 18:02.
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24th November 2021, 18:50	#2
PrasunBannerjee BHPian Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Udaipur Posts: 404 Thanked: 1,522 Times	Re: 2022 Suzuki Katana revealed at EICMA 2021 Looks beautiful and much like a piece of a collectible art. Would I own it if I had the money? Probably no.
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24th November 2021, 19:04	#3
saisree BHPian Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: TN-11, AP-03 Posts: 942 Thanked: 2,429 Times	Re: 2022 Suzuki Katana revealed at EICMA 2021 Looks beautiful. 998 CC 150 BHP is really good. With some useful specs like, low rpm assist to prevent stalling, bi-directional shifter, traction and engine response control for varied driving modes is a welcome. I don't see a dual ABS channel mentioned anywhere. OT - being Suzuki, they did not mention "Kitna deti hai" . Probably, this detail is specific to India.
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24th November 2021, 20:43	#5
GoBlue BHPian Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 421 Thanked: 1,800 Times	Re: 2022 Suzuki Katana revealed at EICMA 2021 Lovely lovely motorcycle. While the design is polarising and many hate it, I personally LOVE it. The matte blue with gold alloys is such a fantastic colour scheme. Trust Suzuki to do something completely different from others! Last edited by GoBlue : 24th November 2021 at 20:54.
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sreejith.pish BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Delhi Posts: 46 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: 2022 Suzuki Katana revealed at EICMA 2021 Katana is a legend back in Japan. I think it's an older brand than the Hayabusa. It's a collectible. I doubt if they will bring it to the indian market anyway.
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