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Suzuki Katana vs BMW F 850 GS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Suzuki Katana or BMW F 850 GS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Katana and F 850 GS. Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and BMW F 850 GS Price starts at Rs.12.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro. Suzuki Katana is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas BMW F 850 GS is a 2 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Katana provides a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model), and F 850 GS has a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model). Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas BMW F 850 GS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Katana vs F 850 GS

Key HighlightsSuzuki KatanaBMW F 850 GS
PriceRs.13.61 LakhRs.12.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc853 cc
Power150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Mileage/Range23 kmpl24.4 kmpl
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Suzuki Katana STD bike
Suzuki Katana
STD
Rs. 13.61 Lakh
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BMW F 850 GS
Pro
Rs. 12.95 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    15.57 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    14.74 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.7
    2.9
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Chain Drive
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    999 cc
    853 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    310
    305
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    36
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    32
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    42
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    42
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped
    Upside-dowtelescopifork4mm
    Rear Suspension
    Link type& coil spring& oil damped
    Cast aluminium dual swing arm& central WAD spring strut&
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - ZR17
    90/90 - 21

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    3 Years or Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    MoNocoque Frame
    Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    999 cc
    853 cc
    Engine Type
    Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four
    Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine& Four Valves Per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts& Dry Sump Lubrication
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Chain Drive
    Battery Type
    -
    Maintenance Free
    Top Speed
    243 kmph
    200 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    73.4 mm x 59 mm
    84 mm x 77 mm
    Configuration
    12.2 : 1
    12.7 : 1
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm
    93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
    Max Torque
    106 Nm @ 9250 rpm
    92 Nm @ 6250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    3
    3
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2130 mm
    2305 mm
    Width
    820 mm
    922 mm
    Height
    1100 mm
    1356 mm
    Wheelbase
    1460 mm
    1593 mm
    Ground Clearance
    140 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.1 Litres
    3 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    825 mm
    860 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    217 kg
    233 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • The iconic Katana brand name enjoys a strong global reputation
    • Unique styling and bold looks
    • Retro-design makes up for an eye-candy aura for the bike
    Cons
    • Design might not be of everyone’s liking
    • Limited colour options
    • Priced on the brighter side
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    Safety

    Katana comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. F 850 GS has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Suzuki Katana has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and BMW F 850 GS, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Suzuki Katana comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and F 850 GS comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

    Dimensions

    Suzuki Katana has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1100 mm seat height. BMW F 850 GS has 1356 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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