Introduced in 1981, the Suzuki Katana became an icon of motorcycle design, combining radical, angular styling with superbike performance. With bodywork designed by the legendary Hans Muth, the Katana remains one of the most dramatically styled production motorcycles of the early 1980s. The bike's styling caused a sensation in the motorcycling world when unveiled in Cologne, Germany, in 1981. Angular, space-age, and wholly unlike anything that had preceded it, the Katana was a bold statement of design intent that initially divided opinion, but has since become one of the most coveted and recognizable machines of its generation. This example is presented in largely unmodified condition, preserving the integrity and character of this influential machine.