The designation "AY" indicates that it has a two-stroke engine (A) and that it is intended for use in urban areas (Y).

[2] Some of the parts used on the Katana are clearly inspired by racing, like the carbon-look Magneti-Marelli instruments and the Showa upside-down front suspension.

[3] The powerplant of the Katana is a two-stroke engine with a displacement of 49 cubic centimeters manufactured by a joint-venture between Suzuki and Franco Morini producing 2.43 kW.

As with most popular scooters and mopeds, many aftermarket modifications and replacement parts to increase acceleration and top speed exist.

However, in most countries tuning of 50 cm3 vehicles will change their legal status to be a motorcycle rather than a moped, and an appropriate drivers licence and road registration is required to use them on public roads.