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

Even though the Katana GSX1100S styling impressed the numerous several thousand people, almost everybody thought that it was just for show as well as the manufacturing model would be quite various. Through the summer time of 1981, Suzuki circulated the manufacturing Katana with almost the same human anatomy styling seen at Cologne show, with subdued improvements into the engine and operating gear. The body styling is through the genius of Mr. Hans A. Muth of West Germany, whom invested enough time ensuring driver comfort in his design, and which proved away in several wind tunnel tests. The complete styling was derived from research on best motorists position, together with rearward put backsteps and unique tank styling are not done simply for the pleasing jet age appearance.

Big ability gas tank and little fairing had been blended together to get the best airflow around the rider and also the bike. Even though the bike is most noticable for its styling, all inside it is quality. Motor is an air-cooled, synchronous 4 of 1075cc, using 16 valves. Using the unique Suzuki TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber) within the engine, it generates 111 hp. This tremendous energy transmits into a road rate of 230 k/h and its particular unique human anatomy styling deeps it stable also at these high rates. Suzuki is shipping a 1000cc Katana GSX1000S tot he American market, and in addition a 750cc version toward European market as well. Demands from Japanese enthusiasts prompted Suzuki to additionally market a 750cc Katana GSX750S with their market.