The 2024 Suzuki Katana will be a limited-run edition, and it has a few features that make it unique beyond its smaller production numbers. Let’s take a closer look.
- There are new throttle bodies on the 2024 Katana. They are ride-by-wire, and Suzuki claims an increase in low-rpm to midrange torque production.
- With the ride-by-wire update come other electronic improvements. There are now three power modes and five-level traction control. We look forward to comparing the new Katana to the previous Katana we tested.
- The clutch now has an assist function. With a lighter touch, the clutch will be less fatiguing for urban riders.
- A quickshifter for the six-speed transmission is standard.
- The Metallic Matte Stellar Blue plastic has never been used. Six-spoke gold wheels and gold-anodized fork legs contrast with the blue for a premium appearance.
- If you reserve a 2024 Katana by October 20, you get a service maintenance plan included. Suzuki calls it Katana Premium Care, promising “an outstanding experience” for two years. The first three scheduled maintenance visits are included in the bike’s price.
- A suitable-for-framing fine-art illustration of the Katana created by Makoto Endo is part of the package.
- The list price of the 2024 Suzuki Katana is $13,879. Reservations are first-come, first-served, with no projected delivery date available from Suzuki.
2024 Suzuki Katana Specs
ENGINE
- Type: Inline-4
- Bore x stroke: 73.4 mm x 59.0mm
- Displacement: 999cc
- Compression ratio: 12.2:1
- Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 vpc
- Fueling: Ride-by-wire throttle bodies
- Transmission: 6-speed w/ quickshifter
- Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ assist and slip functions
- Final drive: RK 525 O-ring chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Aluminum twin-spar w/ aluminum swingarm
- Front suspension: Fully adjustable 43mm KYB fork; 4.7 inches
- Rear suspension: Linkage-assisted rebound-damping and spring-preload adjustable shock; 5.1 inches
- Wheels: Cast aluminum
- Tires: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
- Front tire: 120/70 x 17
- Rear tire: 190/50 x 17
- Front brake: 310mm floating discs w/ 4-piston Brembo Monobloc calipers
- Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ single-piston Nissin caliper.
- ABS: Two-channel
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 57.5 inches
- Rake: 25 degrees
- Trail: 3.9 inches
- Seat height: 32.5 inches
- Fuel capacity: 3.2 gallons
- Wet weight: 474 pounds
- Color: Metallic Matte Stellar Blue2024 Suzuki Katana Price: $13,879 MSRP
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