2000 Suzuki Katana 750 Sport Bike reviews

Many people purchase this bike thinking that it is a cheap sport bike, which in one manner it is. It has the motor (and possibly frame) from the 88-91 GSXR 750. It's old, proven technology. If you think you're getting a sportbike that can hang with anything that has an "R" in the name, think again. This is a sport-touring bike which means you are going to sacrifice speed and agility for other features. It isn't spectacular in any one field but very good across the board. Consider the fact it has a centerstand, gas gauge, and a monster 5.2 gallon tank. Every day I ride it, I'm more impressed with how much of a "jack of all trades, master of none" this bike is. I rode it for 2,000+ miles over four riding days and it performed flawlessly with decent comfort. Could it be faster? Anything can be faster. Does it really need to be for daily road use? I don't think so Show less

Rock-solid reliability. I've had my speedometer pegged at 160! I can't think of anything to complain about. The only thing is that if you use synthetic oil, the clutch will slip at 8,000 rpm when you're fully on it. Use regular oil! Show less

I owned my Katana for 6 years before I sold her to upgrade to the almighty BUSA. Extremely comfortable (except the stock seat is very uncomfortable on the '00 model so I put a gel seat on), looks awesome and has some good mid range power. I never had a single problem with my Katana. She was an awesome bike and every now and then I see the guy I sold it too riding it. I'm sure he is having a blast on it just like I did. After awhile, you may find you want more power and speed, but you picked a great bike to learn on. Show less

I just purchased this bike about a month ago and I haven't got off it yet! This is a great bike for a beginner, I am 6 foot 5 the seat is a little too low but I still love it. Like I said this is my first bike, so I can't compare it to others. The price was right, a 2000 Katana 750 with 7012km's for $4500.00 you can't go wrong for a first bike and not a scratch on it! Friends of mine cannot believe it's a 2000 they all think I bought a brand new bike. Cheers! Show less

I bought my Katana in April 2001 and by December I've already had 8,000 miles on it. Of all the bikes I've had, this is the most comfortable considering the fact that I'm 6'3". I must admit that it could use more power. The only vibration I felt was when I put a D&D slip on. For that beautiful sound I'm willing to use bicycle gloves any day. Great bike for the price. Show less

I have owned at least 7 previous bikes and used to race GSXR-1100's back in the late 80's and early 90's. This is by far the finest piece of machinery I have owned per dollar! Sure....you can buy a rocket from anyone of the big 4...but...dollar for dollar, this Red Rocket (ok...so sue me, it is Maroon), is the best little piece of 2-wheeled hardware you can get for under 10G's. Last summer, I spent the entire month of July (2001) firmly planted in the seat of this bike and traveled from Wisconsin, to California and back. 8965 miles round trip and not a blip from this bike...just tons of fun, relative comfort , for a sport bike, and plenty of speed when needed. As I traveled through the Sierra's and the Rockies, I noticed little if any power loss in the mountains, and more than enough horseys to have fun in the tight turns of the Bighorn Mts. of Wyoming. Slap a set of Eclipse Saddlebags and a monster tankbag on one of these machines and there is virtually no end to the roads you can travel. There are a few downsides....in high cross-winds the Katana does "road-walk" a bit, but nothing that can't be handled and the seat gets old after about 200+ miles...but...minor annoyances only! Vibration is normal for a 750 and mileage is great at roughly 39-43mpg, if you average a leisurely 70-90mph pace. On a few streches in Texas it ran great and held it's own at 110mph steady, (not that I would advocate breaking the speed limit!). Looking for fast/fun, without the insurance/purchase expense? 1 bike fits the bill...the GSX750 (Katana) from Suzuki! Thanks for a superb bike Suzuki! Show less

Good-looking bike, but heavy if you want a sport bike. Also somewhat too high for people under 58. Very fast in low gear, but not too responsive in the upper gears on low RPM's. Would be nice to have more midrange power. Have 1700 miles on it, no mechanical problems. Runs very good. Good bike for somebody who wants to have a cruising but sporty/racy looking one with sport engine. Definitely not for the first bike owners. Show less

I bought my 2000 model in May of last year and have travelled about 5000km since.I found the gearing to be a bit too short for my riding style,(100 km/h was about 5000 rpm) this caused some tingles through the bars and footpegs which became tiresome on a long ride.By replacing the standard 15 tooth countershaft sprocket with a 16tooth item, the rpm at 100km dropped to about 4600 - much smoother here. 110km/h is now 5100 rpm and fairly smooth. Show less

Having read all the other Rider Reviews found alongside this one before buying this motorcycle, I have to say they were all correct. It is the best all-round sports-tourer for the money. I deliberated long and hard before getting down to a choice between the GSXF750 and the Honda VFR800. I concluded that the Honda might have a small edge over the Suzuki but not one worth a couple of thousand dollars. I paid a measly $7,000 out the door and have had a permanent grin on my face ever since! The handling can best be described as wonderfully 'neutral'. Even in strong crosswinds, it remains stable at speed on the Interstate. If you want to scrape the foot pegs, it will do that too! Just 'think' it into the curves and it will hold the chosen line without fuss, even on Michigan roads. It might not be the epitome of speed but isn't 145 mph fast enough for most of us? Do I care that some 750 crotch rocket can best me by 10 mph? My back and wrists won't ache at the end of the day. The power is delivered smoothly and precisely, with optimum range for acceleration between 6-10,000 rpm. All this and 45 mpg, cheap insurance and rock-solid reliability. Not only does it perform, but so many people come up just to admire the bike. Mine is what Suzuki call 'green/gold' which sounds disgusting but it looks great and is something different. Negatives - a few but non-worthy of causing one to disregard this 'bike. I find the seat fine for an hour or two but I am investing in a Corbin seat. Also, at 6' 2", I'm opting for a taller fairing, maybe one from Targa or the Euroscreen. That completes this list! One last point of note. If considering the GSXF 750's little sister, the GSXF 600, find the extra $1,000. I asked myself whether or not the 750 was worth the extra cash. The smile on my face says it all, especially if you ride two-up. For me, this machine is a real gem, a pearl amongst motorcycles and my bank account loves it too. Show less

I bought a katana 750 during my junior year in college and was very pleased with the performance and comfortability. Without a doubt if you are looking for your first bike and are concerned about price buy this bike. Not only is it priced right but you can't beat the comfort. I'm 6'4 and 224lbs and this is by far the best bike for a guy of my size. I have since upgraded to a Suzuki TLR1000 due to an ego. Yes the TLR looks better, yes the TLR runs faster, yes the TLR is quicker and handles better but is the ego boost worth a sore back, sore wrists, and sore neck??? Show less