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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: Desolation Angel on May 11, 2006, 10:43:12 AM

Title: Another bike checking out of the U.S.?
Post by: Desolation Angel on May 11, 2006, 10:43:12 AM

Someone on another board hinted that the Katanas were going the way of the Bandits for 2007.  Anyone heard or read anything?  I like these little bikes.

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Title: Another bike checking out of the U.S.?
Post by: PaulVS on May 11, 2006, 10:52:31 AM

The smart thing to do would be to replace the 750 Kat with an 1100 to fill the missing Bandit void.   :wink:

Title: Another bike checking out of the U.S.?
Post by: Dragbike on May 11, 2006, 11:19:04 AM

Quote from: "PaulVS"

The smart thing to do would be to replace the 750 Kat with an 1100 to fill the missing Bandit void.   :wink:

I will agree on that one...But not like the old 1100's retractable windshield?? And too much weight!
The only constant in the universe is change.  :crybaby:
Brent

Title: katana
Post by: tacoman on May 11, 2006, 01:30:38 PM

I imagine the Katana line will be gone soon.  They've been around a long time and have about ended their product life.  Not to mention they have carbs.  I think all carbed bikes will be gone in the next few model years.  Emissions will kill them plus I don't think dealers like messing with carbs.

Title: Another bike checking out of the U.S.?
Post by: jbrough7 on May 11, 2006, 01:35:44 PM

I kinda like the look of the Katana but just found the riding position really uncomfortable.  Dunno why...

jim

Title: Another bike checking out of the U.S.?
Post by: Desolation Angel on May 11, 2006, 01:50:47 PM

Quote from: "jbrough7"

I kinda like the look of the Katana but just found the riding position really uncomfortable.  Dunno why...

jim

Too much forward lean?