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The '''[[Suzuki]] GS1000S''' was made in 1979-1980. Then in 1981 it wasn't produced, only to come back in 1982 as the '''Suzuki GS1000S Katana'''. | The '''[[Suzuki]] GS1000S''' was made in 1979-1980. Then in 1981 it wasn't produced, only to come back in 1982 as the '''Suzuki GS1000S Katana'''. | ||
==History== | |||
The S model was a [[super sport]]s variation of the standard [[Suzuki GS1000|GS1000]], with a distinctive paint scheme and fairing. These Suzuki's were noted for their all round performance, a blend of good chassis and suspension and a powerful yet flexible [[motor]]. | |||
==History== | ==History (Katana Version)== | ||
[[Image:1982 Suzuki GS1000S Katana.jpg|right|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS1000S Katana]] | [[Image:1982 Suzuki GS1000S Katana.jpg|right|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS1000S Katana]] | ||
Suzuki has always had a reputation of building well-engineered, solid [[motorcycles]], but in the early 1980s, they were a little bland in the styling department. They had a plan to build a motorcycle that stood out and drew attention like no other. The styling was contracted out to German designer [[Hans Muth]], and the result was the Katana, and it created a sensation when it was first displayed. It was radical and attention getting, and set new standards in styling. A Katana is a Japanese Samurai sword. | Suzuki has always had a reputation of building well-engineered, solid [[motorcycles]], but in the early 1980s, they were a little bland in the styling department. They had a plan to build a motorcycle that stood out and drew attention like no other. The styling was contracted out to German designer [[Hans Muth]], and the result was the Katana, and it created a sensation when it was first displayed. It was radical and attention getting, and set new standards in styling. A Katana is a Japanese Samurai sword. | ||