2023 Suzuki Katana: An absolute thrill ride with great power that's easy to live with! Not Retro? 

I think it's gorgeous and retro in its own way as the Katana was always a modern cutting edge bike.

That colour scheme is 🔥

Thanks Peter, for giving more detail attention towards these bikes. Not many videos of this bike that doesn't feel like an advert.

I really can't understand why this bike doesn't get more love. Plenty of speed, plenty of features, if you're into the neo-retro look - this is a perfect example, and this color scheme is fantastic.

These have really grown on me i wanted a gsxs but think this is better looking 😮

This bike is gorgeous.

Xsr900 and the new Katana, this looks so good even tho I'm a Gen z this design sweet ❤

I actually like this bike. I’m currently riding a 2003 SV1000s and love it, but the quirky Suzukis are interesting.

This bike reminds me of my old 05 FZ1 only better looking 😂. The FZ used to have the previous R1 engine and I believe my bike was rated at 145hp. Although I took it to the mountains and the tail of the dragon frequently, I never rode like a psycho on the street. The only mods I had was a tail tidy, Cotton filter and a delkevic slip on. One of my favorite things about the inline four is the sound. My bike was relatively wide and I probably looked like a monkey riding it as I'm 5'5", but once I saw it I had to get it. This along with the z900RS have got to be the best looking naked bikes out right now. I really like the color and style of this one here man, might have to go look at the dealership. Thanks for a very thorough review brother.

Bring back the pop up headlights

The original Katana (GS1000SZ) came out in 1982, i had one it was a good motorcycle and was faster than the 1983 GS1100ES. (hotter stock cams).

You are an honest man! I was going to get the 2024 Kawasaki Z1000RS SE but after seeing this I’m smitten. In addition it now costs less than the Kawi in the States. Both are the same weight; this has more get up and go. Thank you for the review. In another video I asked did you test this and now I see it’s you! I didn’t recognize you outside of the showroom! Other than steel braided brake lines and Metzler M9RR tires what would you change?

OK but why this versus a GSX-S 1000? Anything about it better? Worse?

I really like the design but I will prefer lower handlebars on it for a sportier look and riding position

Great bike from usa, its one those stay low profile

Japanese have all the parts for these,they a cult bike over there, you can turn it into the original 3 seater,if you want...nice screens, bars,bellypans,huggers,etc

What is the seat height?

Good work I’m also review bikes Honda all watch me guys

Tank range poor

The 2023 Katana mat be a retro as compared to the original 1980s Katana, but remember, in the 1980s the Katana was the cutting edge of motorcycle style and technology.

Nice review. The old-style headlight looks nice enough. Nice bike design. The rear extension looks unique, with the blinkers on that stalk, which seems unusual to have the blinkers lower. Changing that rear tire, hopefully the rear piece doesn't affect too much. Thanks.

I love mine. Fitted a tail tidy. Everything perfect.

i love how this review went. light talk no none sense everything is on point im an aspiring motovloger too and i love what ou did here. new fan here😊

Now this is how you do a retro design and functionality.. this thing is soo nice. btw the Mv Augustas do that rear fender and it still works with the compact design the bike goes for instead of lets say the fender that is on the gxs 8s which is putrid lol. other than that the light upfront was not my taste at first but after you showed the functionality and the daylight running lights next to it..not gonna lie it was a spectacle. Love the bike. oh yeah and suzuki is killing it with the color palettes for their bikes

This is what the Svartpilen should be. Modern retro styling with a badass liter engine and all the modern features.

I've been researching bikes for months now, and damn ive learned a lot about the history of this bike and this is awesome

Beautiful modern bike with hints from the past.. remember the motor.. GSX perfection. Unfortunately, like so many modern bikes, the license plate holder is horrible.. if there was an after market replacement at half the size!

I remember being awestruck when I saw the original, I was 20, but too poor to buy one. Through the 80s and 90s I thought of buying one, but was turned off by the blobfish styling. This iteration does it right, but I ended up buying the GSXS1000GT instead.

I absolutely DO NOT like the 'fender' on this bike. The rest of the body looks good though. And I like the display too. That 'retro' style LCD look is very nice.

Great review of the bike from the car park, probably the bets I have seen. I am keen to now see a ride review.

Still no cruise control, when the other 2 bikes using this same chassis have it is a crime

Didn't like the styling at first, buts grown on me. So much so I now really like it.

i really like this bike, "modern" bikes are mostly all sorta ugly, alot of it is headlight design...almost every headlight on new bikes are ugly. This bike looks clean, aggressive, the color here is fantastic. headlight looks like a headlight and not some sort or robot, bug, or alien...which is fantastic. if the range and comfort are decent its the whole package. i don't need that much power, but i am diggin the bike alot...just wish they were easier to find. my local dealer told me 1000 bucks down payment, and maybe they can get one..maybe? i don't get it. but....maybe...one day i will stumble across one.

Best looking Bike on the market, If they are still selling them in a couple of years when I get an unrestricted licence Thats what I want.

Brilliant bike, unfortunately let down by miniscule fuel tank

Nice looking ride BUT you 'conveniently' failed to mention what is the biggest issue with this bike...the pathetically small gas tank (2.6 gal or 12l).Should be half as big again if you don't want to be filling up with great frequency.

wow! what a quality video. loved everybit of it

The specs are great but those slabs of plastic everywhere really spoil it for me, the ones at the back are just weird.

Lets see,,, a square headlight or a set of transformer bug eyes...🤔 Yeah. The only thing questionable here is someone that wants the bug eyes.🙄And that license plate holder has gotta go! Hideous.😵‍💫 Think I will go check one of these out!

Trying to see of my local shop can order me a 2024 Katana since the closest place that sells one I've seen is North Carolina 😭

Selling this bike good!!! Tanks the only negative from what everyone says!

Looks like your Kawi 900 has a more comfortable position to ride

Front on, looks great, has a muscular look to it and the square light is en pointe.

when you get on it and ride it then make a vid. do not waste my time with this crap .

Excelent review of this legend! Is it the small tank capacity really a problem( only 12 lt )Thanks!

Excellent video Peter as with all your videos. The picture quality is outstanding when you film outside. This Suzuki Katana is really growing on me almost to the point where I may well pull the trigger. I have a 2023 Yamaha XSR 900 legend blue with the Akrapovic exhaust at the moment. The triple engine of the Yamaha sounds nice but that Suzuki K5 in line 4 engine sounds better IMO. May not be quite as nibble as the XSR 900 but I think the Katana is a better looking bike. Bonne Année Tout le monde! SW France.

What was the hp rating?

This or an MT-09? Curious about how the katana does at speed/how much that fairing protects the rider compared to a fully naked.

this bike is such a turn on

4:35 minor gripe is the turn signals should have been integrated into the daytime running lights, the turn signals look like an afterthought but it was probably due to US regulations so they get a pass.

What brand is your smartwatch bro

Would like spoked wheels

I like the stance of the original. This one looks like every other hyperformance bike out there but the original stood out back in the day.

I hope to own this bike one day, but since I still gotta get my license, Imma go for less ccs first 😅

Hi

"new Brunswick" is that some sort of Canadian nonsense?

Super 👌

Why do the handlebars on all these modern bikes look as wide as a pair of barn doors? Way to high, way too wide. Ghey.

So get that it’s and “objectively” better bike than the z900rs. But my question is how is the comfort compared to the RS? I’m currently considering trading from a standard z900 to and RS. And it’s not so much about power for me. But the ergos are a little more relaxed, and the seat is not only better for me, but way better for a passenger. But how does the katana compare?

So no more huggable videos? I might hv missed a channel update....

It’s a great design, but the tail seat needs a few inches longer… 👍

Is this a good beginner bike? Lol serious question.

wish it has a bigger gas tank but gsx-s1000 fixes that

Beginner bike?

1st Dang, nice one!

You say the bike appeals to people your age; how old are you?

Awesome review, thank you!

You should sell your z900. Get something without a z in the name. So when you name drop we don't have to hear you butcher the Kings English by hearing you call it Zed900.

The original Katana was a light silver and blue color. This one throws the retro look away because of the color.