be seen in many motorcycles of the 1980s through the present, from Suzuki's own XN85 Turbo bike to subtle markings on the RG250 two-stroke bikes. The fact that modern sport motorcycles generally have a fairing and seat that visually merge into a sloped fuel tank is directly traceable to the original Katana ED1 and ED2 designs. Suzuki Katana 1000 Since 2019, Suzuki has reused the Katana name for its redesigned 2020 model. This new version is based on the GSX-S1000F and is powered by a 2005–2006 GSX-R1000 K5 engine with a claimed power output of . The new Katana's weight comes in at with the GSX-S chassis twin-spar beam alloy frame, inverted forks, GSX-R swingarm, and Brembo front calipers. Its styling pays homage to the original 1981 design. References External links An interview with Hans-Georg Kasten, co-designer of the 1981 Suzuki Katana GSX1100S K Sport touring motorcycles Motorcycles introduced in 1981