Consumer could not just downshift, but had to engage and disengage transmission to come to a lower gear. Consumer said this was unsafe, especially if other vehicles were behind consumer's vehicle because it could be hit. Sometimes it worked right, but sometimes it didn't. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they said it was normal. Also when starting in gear, the bike would jump forward.
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What 1999 Suzuki Katana owners say
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Is the 1999 Suzuki Katana reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Suzuki Katana, close to a typical Katana model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Suzuki Katana?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Suzuki Katana have?
No recalls on record.
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