Personalizing the Suzuki KATANA: Daytona's Premium Zone Accessories

Daytona's KATANA

Since its release at the end of May 2019, the number of available custom parts for the Suzuki KATANA has been increasing. This Daytona KATANA is a good reference for owners who are wondering where to begin their customization. As a leading parts manufacturer that develops and sells a wide range of parts for motorcycles, Daytona's unique products are incorporated in every part.

The "Premium Zone" brand bolt-on parts such as the swingarm spools and bolt collars (red parts in the photo) are particularly noticeable. Premium Zone is a series of dress-up parts with a quality that is achieved by utilizing anodizing, which is conventionally used to protect the surface of aluminum materials. More specifically, the double anodizing process is applied to give the parts a beautiful coloring with more depth than that of ordinary products. Even before the KATANA was launched, Daytona had proposed using it for dress-up parts, as it would be effective as a color insert for license plate holder bolts and fender mount bolts. This time it is also used for the engine protectors and steps. Another notable feature is that the base parts are made of small but high quality machined aluminum. Also, the Highsider mirror is a modern redesign of the bar-end mirror, which is considered an item for the classic cafe racer style, and matches the neo-retro style popular in Europe and the United States. In addition, the grab bars, which increase the sense of security for pillion riders who have have limited space to sit on the short-tailed KATANA, are equipped with cargo hooks for larger carrying capacity when riding solo. The bike is also equipped with other useful parts such as a wave disc from BRAKING and a gadget mounting system from SP-CONNECT, which are ideal for starting a customization project. This custom is an example of how small steps can lead to big steps.

Handle

The German-made SP-CONNECT Moto Mount Pro is also compatible with KATANA's ø28.6mm bar center, for quick smartphone mounting.

The bar-end mirrors that create a low appearance are Highsider Victory EVO, while the brown grips are GRIPPYGRIP KATANA, a Japanese-style product designed with the diamond-shaped pattern of a sword handle. M10 titanium-colored mirror filler bolts are installed on the stock mirror holders.

Engine

The base of the engine protector, which has an aluminum base with resin cones on the front side of the frame, is also a colored aluminum part. The filler cap attached to the engine oil filler in the center is a billet aluminum, Allen wrench type to prevent tampering. Although it is not from the Premium Zone series it also enhances the sense of color.

Chassis

The Premium Zone series features high-precision machining + double anodizing to express the color and high quality in detail despite its small size. The M6 swingarm spool is attached to the lower back of the swingarm, and the upper side is an example where the stock fender has been removed and the remaining two screw holes are covered with M10 bolts and M10 cap bolt collars.

The brake discs are replaced with Italian BRAKING Wave Discs. This second-generation product is also lighter in weight.

Bodyworks

It is effective for pillion riders to maintain their posture and secure their bodies. The grab bar, which is also equipped with a cargo hook and can be used to attach a rear bag, is a must-have item for touring. The Fender Eliminator EDGE seen below it is also a commercialized product.

You will also notice that the anodized aluminum insert color is also effective on the rider and passenger steps.

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