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The '''Suzuki GS650M''' was one of the first [[motorcycle]]s by [[Suzuki]] to use the '''Katana''' name. | The '''Suzuki GS650M''' was one of the first [[motorcycle]]s by [[Suzuki]] to use the '''Katana''' name. | ||
At the 1980 Paris Salon, Suzuki made the headlines by unveiling one of the most futuristic motorcycles yet seen: the [[Suzuki GS1000S|GS1100S Katana]], a product of the talented Target design studio. It virtually overshadowed the much more sensible | At the 1980 Paris Salon, Suzuki made the headlines by unveiling one of the most futuristic motorcycles yet seen: the [[Suzuki GS1000S|GS1100S Katana]], a product of the talented Target design studio. It virtually overshadowed the much more sensible GS650M Katana, derived from the same styling exercise. | ||
==Rare Advantages== | ==Rare Advantages== | ||
Nevertheless, the GS650 drew full profit from the style created by Target. In particular, it offered a very comfortable riding position, with an ultra -low saddle well-designed for both rider and passenger. Its tank, with a generous cut-out for the knees, allowed the rider to lay right down on the machine. Endowed with a highly competitive performance for its day , the GS650 offered the rare advantage of having shaft final drive, still preferred by certain die hards despite the considerable progress in chain design. In short, the Katana seemed to possess all the right plus points for a long career. | Nevertheless, the GS650 drew full profit from the style created by Target. In particular, it offered a very comfortable riding position, with an ultra -low saddle well-designed for both rider and passenger. Its tank, with a generous cut-out for the knees, allowed the rider to lay right down on the machine. Endowed with a highly competitive performance for its day , the GS650 offered the rare advantage of having shaft final drive, still preferred by certain die hards despite the considerable progress in chain design. In short, the Katana seemed to possess all the right plus points for a long career. | ||