Impulse was the sports version of the GSX400F-II, which was equipped with parts such as the TSCC head or the ANDF (Anti Nose Dive Fork). Its major characteristic was the cyclone type 4in1 exhaust that had been jointly developed with YOSHIMURA.
It had changed all of its exterior parts, such as its tank, into GSX1100S style, to be given the name KATANA. Its performance level had not been changed.
The middle-class model of the GSX series. With its torque that exceeded the level of the 4-cylinder model and its slim body of a twin model, it demonstrated high performance at races, such as the SUZUKA 4 Hours Endurance Race.
Model 500, which had been getting favorable notice in Europe, was scaled down, and adopted a square steel frame. It focused on the mid-low speed range, and featured equipment like the slingshot carburetor or the 2in1 exhaust.
After eight months from the debut of the GPz400, it was converted into version F. It had a new intake/exhaust system, such as its carburetor, and raised its power by 3PS. The Kawasaki emblem on its exhaust was also taken off.
It had converted the engine of the Z400GP into short stroke, to raise its power by 3 horsepower. It also had an appealing anti-dive fork and a cowling.
It was a vintage style model that featured a single seat with a stopper and a frame mounted half cowl. Its base model, TT, was without a cowl and could be ridden double.
The so-called YOSHIMURA color, which had been added in June 1996, had reappeared. The tank logo became black, and the S logo had been added. The front fork had the KAYABA brand name on it.