Tamiya 16025 - 1/6 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana  [16025]

Although the Katana GSX1100S styling impressed the countless 1000s of audiences, almost everybody thought that it was just for show additionally the manufacturing model is quite different. During the summer of 1981, Suzuki released the production Katana with nearly the same body styling seen on Cologne show, with simple improvements into the engine and running gear. The body styling is through the genius of Mr. Hans A. Muth of West Germany, whom invested enough time ensuring driver comfort in their design, and which proved out in lots of wind tunnel tests. The entire styling was produced from research regarding most readily useful drivers place, together with rearward placed backsteps and unique tank styling are not done just for the pleasing jet age appearance.

Big capability gas tank and tiny fairing had been blended together to find the best airflow round the rider and also the bicycle. Even though bike is many noticable for the styling, every part in it is quality. Engine is an air-cooled, parallel 4 of 1075cc, utilizing 16 valves. Because of the unique Suzuki TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber) into the motor, it generates 111 hp. This tremendous energy transmits into a road rate of 230 k/h and its particular unique body styling deeps it stable even at these high rates. Suzuki is shipping a 1000cc Katana GSX1000S tot he United states market, and in addition a 750cc version to the European market besides. Demands from Japanese enthusiasts prompted Suzuki to also promote a 750cc Katana GSX750S for their market.