Katana Owners Club U.K.

I finally got to put some miles on the Kat 1000. A UK bike, registered February '82, with 8,800 miles on it, completely stock and original. So a 44 year old track biased bike, unsurprisingly at low speed and low rpm it's dreadful. :lol: Uncomfortable, vibrates, suspension is very harsh. Once you get...

Thought I'd best say welcome back ..what area are you in ...only for my own memory juggle.. Having been here from day 1 I tend to remember people from their bikes and towns/areas . When I was on here before and last had a Kat (650 and Pop-Up) I lived in Coventry. I live in Birmingham now, and my wo...

stockcar wrote: ↑

Wed May 20, 2026 12:28 pm

welcome along, think you were / are on OSS ?

I was, but don't use that forum anymore.

Thanks. I do use Facebook (albeit for my business) and I'm on the Kat group there so I'll post up some pics when it arrives.

Looking at the reg date which was February '82 I'm not sure if it's an S or SZ? I guess the VIN will give a bit more info there.

A quick hello and intro. I was a member some years ago when I had a 650 and then a Pop-Up. I joined again as I was on the hunt for another Pop-Up, the one bike I regret selling most from my 'one that got away' list. I pick up my Kat later this week, but like most good intentions it's not a Pop-Up. A...