This beautiful Suzuki Katana makeover has been produced by Steve, who has done an exceptional job with preserving what is still a classic, 80’s retro bike. This new Katana 1100 has a Wiseco piston kit, gas flowed head, EFE 1100 cams with adjustable cam sprockets and Keihin 37mm carburetors.

Other technical modifications include titanium bolts on the engine and a Racefit custom-built titanium exhaust system. Steve has also added K4 GSX-R750 front fork, rear Ohlins shock absorbers, and the brakes are Brembo with a mix of components from the Yamaha R1 and Suzuki TL1000. The Katana also has a Suzuki Bandit 1200 swing arm and 17-inch Dymag alloy wheels.

That’s a very cool kit, and aesthetically-speaking, it all works. Steve says the whole lot, including the original bike, cost about 6,000 pounds, with most parts coming from mates or online auction sites. Meaning, choose your friends wisely….?

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Suzuki is releasing its 2010 models, among which is the GSF1250 Bandit. It is now equipped with a new DOHC, fuel injected, liquid cooled,1255cc engine and has overall great performance and handling.

New features include a new set of halogen headlights, added plastic bodyparts, a new tail-light and a redesigned exhaust. The new motor has also adopted the Suzuki SDTV system (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), which maintains reduced fuel consumption and emissions for the GSF 1250 Bandit. The cylinders have been built with SCEM technology (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material).

Other features of the 2010 Bandit include tubular chassis, 43mm fork, regulated suspension, 310mm double disc brakes at the front and a lowered seat compared to previous versions. The rear brake is a single 240mm disc and ABS is an optional extra. The bike should appear on the European market in spring 2010.

Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit 2010

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