Suzuki Katana Tyre Size
The Katana 1000 runs a 120/70-17 front tyre and a 190/55-17 rear.
In case you’re looking for the older Katana tyre sizes, then check out the below.
GSX1100S Katana (1981 – 1984) – 3.50-19, 130/70-17
GSX1000 SZ Katana (1981 – 1984) – 100/90-19, 130/90-17
GSX750 S Katana (1983 – 1986) – 100/90-16, 120/90-17
GS550M Katana (1981 – 1983) – 3.25-19, 4.00-18
Can you run a 190/55 rear?
The Katana 1000 comes with a 190/50 profile rear tyre as standard but if you want to open-up your choice of tyres, you can fit a 190/55 tyre. The difference is that the 55-section tyre is slightly taller (by about 10mm) and fitting this will increase the bike’s rear ride height.
Suzuki Katana History
A 140bhp naked is never going to be dull but the Katana 1000 failed to set the pulse racing in the same way the original did.
Let’s be honest, it was a tough act to follow.
The Katana 1000 is a rare bike and that’s because most people in the Suzuki showroom would struggle to get past the GSX-S1000 which is essentially a plainer-looking version of the Katana but with a larger fuel tank and a lower price tag.
Still, if money isn’t an issue and you want a stylish looking naked, with a reliable 140bhp, the Katana 1000 is a great bet.
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Suzuki Katana OEM Tyres
The Katana comes with Dunlop Roadsmart 2 tyres as standard.
The Best Tyres for the Suzuki Katana
If you want to fit stickier tyres you have plenty of options and you want tyres for all-weather conditions, we have some great choices for you too.
Fast Road Riding
If you’re a fair-weather rider and you want to exploit all that power and grip, these are great options.
All Weather Riding
If you’re using your Katana to commute or tour this tyres will do the business.
Budget Options
If you want a do-it-all tyre but you want to keep costs down thesee tyres are very capable and even better value for money.
Suzuki Katana Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
