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The first model of the Katana series, known for styling inspired by the Japanese sword. Shown at the 1980 Cologne motorcycle show, it caused what Suzuki calls the “Cologne shock”, and production began the following year as an export model with a 1,074 cc air-cooled DOHC inline four.

A 750 cc supersport designed under Yamaha's "Genesis" concept, which sought a synergy between engine performance and handling stability. It used a liquid-cooled 749 cm³ DOHC inline four with five valves per cylinder, inclined forward 45 degrees; according to Yamaha, this engine was a world first.

A 750 cc sports machine distilling Suzuki’s endurance-racing works machines, clothed in a full aerodynamic fairing and unveiled internationally at the 1984 Cologne show. Its oil-cooled DOHC 16-valve inline four (SACS) and an 8.1 kg aluminium-alloy frame brought dry weight down to 179 kg.

Unveiled in 1994 amid the trend for unfaired "naked" bikes, the XJR1200 topped its class with what was then the largest displacement available. Its air-cooled 1,188 cm³ DOHC inline four offered strong low- to mid-range torque in clean-cut Yamaha styling. Specifications listed are for the 1995 model.

The second generation of the Bandit 400cc naked line that began in 1989. A flowing form from fuel tank to tail lamp was paired with a round headlamp and bullet-shaped meters. The 400V carried the VC engine, which switches cams according to engine speed, while radial tyres and an aluminium swingarm reduced weight.

A 1998 supersport developed around the concept of "unsurpassed excitement" on winding roads. It paired a light, compact liquid-cooled 998 cm³ DOHC five-valve inline four with a Deltabox II frame. Specifications listed are for the overseas-market model.

An export flagship developed under the “Ultimate Sport” concept. Styling modelled on Japanese armour and helmets for aerodynamics and wind protection, an aluminium twin-spar frame and a 1,298 cc liquid-cooled inline four with side cam chain combined to deliver 175 PS.