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Suzuki Gsx750f Katana
7.0/10 Sport

Suzuki Gsx750f Katana Review

"Unglamorous but genuinely dependable — the accountant of motorcycles."

Commuters wanting reliable unfussy daily transport $1,500-$3,500 used 1989-2006
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Used Buyer Review

The GSX750F Katana is one of those bikes that gets dismissed at parties but quietly delivers every single time you need it to. It's not flashy, it's not fast by modern standards, and yeah, the styling is about as exciting as a filing cabinet. But that inline-four pulls cleanly from low revs, the chassis is planted and predictable, and you can genuinely ride this thing all day without wanting to sell a kidney. Buy used and you're looking at a cheap, bulletproof commuter or weekend bike that'll run forever if the previous owner wasn't an idiot. Check the carbs carefully — neglected ones gunk up badly — and look for any signs of tip-overs on those lower fairings. Parts are still reasonable, the engine is basically indestructible, and insurance costs almost nothing. Don't expect to light up trackdays or impress anyone at the café. This is workmanlike motorcycling at its most honest — dependable, comfortable, slightly dull, and genuinely hard to kill.

Pros

+Nearly indestructible engine
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Cheap insurance and parts
+Stable predictable handling

Cons

-Carbs need regular attention
-Outdated performance figures
-Heavy for its class
-Zero excitement factor
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