Streetfighters Articles


KATATONIA

Issue: 38,  Apr 1997

Katana

Engine:

GSX-R750 with GSXR1100 carburettors fitted with Stage 3 Dyno-jet kit and K&N filters, Goodridge oil cooler and stainless steel lines, 4-into-1 exhaust system with stainless steel rear section and carbon fibre cans.

Frame:

Early 80's Suzuki Katana GSX1100S, braced and modified, rear subframe replaced with new structure to accept RGV seat and 916-type exhaust cans.

Front End:

GSX-R1100WP USD forks, yokes, wheel, discs and 6-piston brake calipers, Goodridge stainless steel lines and fittings.

Rear End:

GSX-R1100WP, swingingarm, wheel, disc and caliper, WP shock, Goodridge stainless steel line and fittings.

Bodywork:

GSX1100S Katana petrol tank and fairing, one off RGV250-type seat unit, GSX-R1100WP mudguard, tank modified to take quick-fill cap.

Paint:

Blue 2-pack and lacquer by Theo van Geel.

Engineering:

Modified Suzuki GSX-R, GSX-R1100 instruments, Polishing by Hannie,  Engineering work by Theo van Geel, Eindhoven, Nederland.

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