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SUB SPECIES

Issue: 96,  February 2002

Katana

Engine:

GSX1100EFE, 1230 Wiseco big bore, 36mm radial flatslides, Ram filters, stainless Harris style exhaust, Earls oil cooler.

122bhp at rear wheel.

Frame:

1982 Suzuki 1000 SD Katana.

Front End:

Suzuki 1000 SD Katana forks with anti-dive, Suzuki GSX750ES yokes, Suzuki GSX-R1100H wheels & discs, Harrison Mini Six calipers, stock 'bars/ master-cylinder/ switchgear/ clocks, Micron fork brace.

Rear End:

One-off monoshock 4" over swingarm based on XN85, Quadrant shock, Suzuki GSX-R1100H 18" wheel & disc, Suzuki Bandit caliper, 42 tooth rear Renthal sprocket, Gold Regina chain.

Bodywork:

One-off fibreglass front mudguard, stock fairing/ tank/ seat unit, seat recovered by Chris Taylor.

Paint:

Black oversprayed blue/ pearlescent white.

Engineering:

Swingarm by owner, caliper mounts by Keith, rad mount/ billet rocker breather & stainless engine mounts by Shaun.

 

Other articles on the same bike:

SF26

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