Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2019 vs. Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2019
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Overview - Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2019 vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2019
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2019 compared to Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2019
The new Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana is based on the naked GSX-S1000 and is therefore convincing in all its quality and inner values of a typical Japanese machine. Visually, the Katana additionally has what it takes to become a classic; after all, it is the first to pick up the style of the 1980s. The riding position is surprisingly comfortable and the high handlebars allow pleasant control. With its low front fairing, it doesn't become a distinct touring machine, but it certainly passes as a crossover bike that excellently combines retro, naked and touring.
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Basically, it hardly matters whether I think the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth is good or bad - the first 95 of the 695 units worldwide were sold out within 20 minutes. So there's no need to worry about the remaining 600. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that the Abarth version looks enormously good with the carbon fairings front and rear, the Akrapovic exhaust and the suede saddle. The low handlebars are not as comfortable as the conventional XSR900, but fit perfectly with this stylish appearance. The engine, chassis and brakes work just like on the normal XSR900 - in other words, extremely sporty and wonderfully rideable.
