Jap Kat

[pookie]

I'm with you Pookie but it's opening a can of worms saying so on here

I know, but it's fun stirring the big spoon now and again, i bet most of the guys on here use their mobile phones just for making calls

[Uncle Bob]

The katana is not a bike it is a specific designed shape, immediately recognisable.
The Fiat 500 sold so well because it was a modern take on a recognisable design like wise Mini , like. Vw beetle. HOWEVER ....once they cornered the market the ethos was lost a the next generation had lardy arses etc and looked sod all like the original......this would and will happen to a relaunched Katana.

I agree with you - -it's about the shape and design there of. That's why I like the modified kats myself (like Pedda's or the Icon 1000) as they still look like a Katana, although personally I like mine standard. I know others are not so keen if it's running gear and engine are something else but wearing Katana clothes.

You could argue that is the case of the Popup katana really, as OK the tank is Katana(ish) but the rest? It's still on here though (and I'm fine with that and did have one years ago).