1982 Suzuki Katana in blue & silver

Coming out of my personal collection from my private museum is my custom 1982 Suzuki Katana 1260cc.
This bike was custom built sparing no expense, over $60,000 was invested. This is a one of a kind Katana that looks, sounds, and rides like no other.
The bike was completely disassembled the frame sand blasted and repainted with all-grip epoxi primer and super jet black. The rear of the frame modified for the upsweep rear look, and the gsx Hayabusa front end was carefully fitted to new steering stem bearings. a Kosman racing swing-arm allows the ultra wide 170/60/18zr rear Dunlop to fit. The front and rear geometry and suspension gives the bike much better handling then a stock Katana.
The factory rear shocks actually handled better then the Ohlins we tried.
She is sporting the paint/body work from a 1983 Katana.
The all new engine was built from a factory new set of cases modified by Falicon for the big block Wisco cylinders to fit, new Falicon crankshaft and rods, custom race transmission, offset counter shaft sprocket kit, billet aluminum clutch hub, Wisco 1261cc big bore big block cylinder kit forged 10.25:1, Vance and Hines cams (vintage), titanium valves, hd springs, cyl head ported and polished, Kehin cr carbs, oversized oil cooler, custom ignition system, vintage supertrap stainless steel exhaust, only 221 miles on the new engine... and so much more...
I have been restoring, racing, riding, fixing, buying, selling, and collecting rare motorcycles since graduating from "AMI" American motorcycle institute Daytona beach Florida in 1980. I have won countless awards over the years, but most recently I was awarded motorcycle collector of the year at the 2023 boca raton concours d'elegance (the East coast pebble beach). I have had judges say my restorations look like they just came out of the factory crate :) so I do know a little about bikes.
I have owned over 150 amazing bikes. The history of these bikes is very cool but this Katana is even cooler. This is a very very rare sport bike!! So don't miss out... I always make the joke tell you wife this bike will only appreciate with time unlike her shoe collection. That is for sure of this rare find.
I will be downsizing, so I will be listing other rare bikes, impossible to find parts used and "nos", and projects please message me or call with what you might be looking for and I will list it for you if I have one.
I try very hard to make sure my descriptions are as accurate as possible, but even I can forget or miss something so please ask questions or come see the bike.