I have a Katana 750 and love it. It's a sport-touring bike, so the riding position is not as aggressive as one of the super sport bikes. For me, that makes it a lot more comfortable. It's an older engine design than the new super sports, so it doesn't have nearly as much horsepower as say a GSX-R (I think a Katana 600 has 80 hp compared to a GSX-R600 that has 115). On the other hand, it's a very solid engine design that is pretty easy to work on and is very reliable. It has plenty of power without being too much for a new rider (in my opinion).
As soon as you hear that kan-o-tuna remark, you know what kind of person you're dealing with. They want a bike to impress their friends and maybe even do a little stunting in front of McDonalds on Friday nights. Their minds are still in high school and they're probably upset because their VCR just ate their favorite skateboarding video.
If they don't like your Katana, then don't ride with them. Trust me, you'll be better off.
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