Suzuki Katana: the new Japanese brand in Italian dealerships in April [PHOTO]

The first examples of the Suzuki Katana. The new sports car that can already be ordered, which highlights the name of the historic maxi 1981, is offered at a price of 13.690 euros ex-dealership, as reported by the house of Hamamatsu.

Sharp as a sword

The new creation of the brand Suzuki, pushed by a four-cylinder engine da 150 horses, presents a similar concept to the well-known traditional Japanese weapon. Tense shapes and attention to detail, which characterize aesthetic vision and also dynamism, as anticipated by the manufacturer. A mechanical elasticity not only linked to the powerful delivery already at low revs, thanks to a generous torque and equally at high speeds supported by the driving power, but forged by the solid base of the GSX-R1000K5 on which this project is based. Steering head and swingarm are linked in symbiosis to the frame, a rigid and compact structure which also supports a lateral arm which supports the license plate. Another distinctive detail on an aesthetic level. A fork also appears KYB a upturned stems da 43 millimeters, an updated anti-lock system ABS developed by Bosch and functional Radial mount front braking calipers signed by Brembo. So you can also count on the action of an electronic traction control system adjustable on three levels, which can also be deactivated as needed. The solutions are also standard Low RPM assist e Suzuki Easy Start System, which they support during departures and during the start-up phase.
The various elements create a lean and at the same time muscular vision, distinguishable above all by the fairing which embraces an entirely digital instrumentation, with various references to the idea of ​​the katana. Shapes and perspectives as tense and streamlined as the original katana of the 1981, finding some red details, a dry design of the light clusters LED and a black or gray tint coating the specimen.

A name that comes back

Until 30th April every new one katana purchased it is also available in the dedicated version Launch Edition, which also includes a silencer Akrapovich at the price of 13.690 euros already reported, according to widespread indications. An optional usually offered to one amount exceeding 700 euros.
The Katana of the past had already been designed to combine aesthetic expressiveness with a certain technical rigor. A confirmed and refined formula. This new generation represents an evolved concept, considering various aspects including ergonomics given the search for the most suitable triangulation between saddle, handlebars and footpegs. Functionality and personality therefore, which distinguish a new example of dynamic expressiveness.