Bernie Rugg’s 1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000SZ

Reader Contribution by Landon Hall
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Bike: 1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000SZ
Owner: Bernie Rugg
Hometown: Albany, Ore.
Occupation: Semi-retired/Mr. Mom
Bio.: A rider since 1972, Bernie has owned dozens of bikes, and his current stable includes four GT750s, two GS1000Es, the 1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000SZ pictured here and more.

“I have owned motorcycles since I was old enough to have a license,” Bernie says. He took a 10-year break from riding while pursuing another passion: drag racing his blown alcohol-burning nostalgia funny car. About 4 years ago he got the urge to have a bike again. After having trouble finding a Suzuki GT750, he purchased an 1100E. Soon he decided to go in search of a Katana due to their unique styling, limited exportation to the U.S. market and their status as a collectible. Bernie found his Katana on the GS Resources Websites’ classifieds and purchased it from its original owner.

  • Published on Mar 22, 2011
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