Suzuki Katana Hill Climb Tour: new experiences on the Japanese maxi [PHOTO]

The new Suzuki Katana is still the protagonist in another series of events linked to the initiative Katana Hill Clim Tour, after i Katana Tour e Demo Ride Tour previously played. Further opportunities to test the maxi di Hamamatsu over the weekends between 13 and 28 July, taking the directions again.

How to participate

To take part in the various appointments, you do not need to register in advance via the web, but you can show up directly at the facility Suzuki, present on every occasion, with a valid driving document and the right clothing. Once the forms have been filled out, the tests begin until places are filled, as specified. Tours are scheduled in the morning between hours 9.00 and 13.00, therefore after the lunch break from hours 14.00 until 18.00. Every test is tough about 30 minutes on roads open to traffic and behind an expert trailblazer from the organisation, as happened during the tests of the katana Tour and the DemoRide Tour. Possible changes and cancellations, please note.
For those who want to delve deeper into the characteristics of the model, there is a specific website, which can be consulted at moto.suzuki.it/katana, which presents several documents that summarize the history and new concept of the Japanese maxi.

The news from Hamamatsu

The motorbike has a light and rigid frame, linked to a robust and incisive chassis when riding, which also includes a braking system made up of radially mounted front calipers Brembo, as well as a system Bosch-ABS sophisticated. The four-cylinder offers 150 horsepower of maximum power. Equally interesting aspects include an electronic traction control system that can be managed and deactivated.
Together with the traditional model, a more exclusive version is also offered Jindachi, at a figure of 14.290 euros according to the indications, which includes a more generous fairing, carbon look protections, an exhaust Akrapovich in titanium, a dual-tone saddle and various stickers that further enhance the overall appearance.

Dates and appointments

The first of the scheduled events takes place on 13 July from the Serra Bar Restaurant, in Frazione Broglina 5 a Magnano (BI), therefore Sunday 14 the new location is the Biker's Pub Viverone, in via Lungo Lago 15.
The following weekend we arrive on the streets of Raticosa pass, In the municipality of firenzuola (FI). The 20 and 21 July you can go to the famous one Chalet Raticosa.
Final round forHill Climb Tour Saturday 27 e Sunday July 28 on Lombard Alps, always starting from the Bar Lord Byron in via Generale Luigi Reverberi 20 a Bormio (SO), in a scenario not too far from the steps Topsail e Stelvio. Participants of each event will receive a free practical backpack katana, always repeating what has been reported.

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