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BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Suzuki Katana

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 850 GS Adventure or Suzuki Katana? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 850 GS Adventure and Katana. BMW F 850 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.13.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 850 GS Adventure is 2 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm power whereas Suzuki Katana is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, F 850 GS Adventure provides a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model), and Katana has a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model). BMW F 850 GS Adventure is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

F 850 GS Adventure vs Katana

Key HighlightsBMW F 850 GS AdventureSuzuki Katana
PriceRs.13.75 LakhRs.13.61 Lakh
Engine Capacity853 cc999 cc
Power93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range24.4 kmpl23 kmpl
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BMW F 850 GS Adventure Pro bike
BMW F 850 GS Adventure
Pro
Rs. 13.75 Lakh
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Suzuki Katana STD bike
Suzuki Katana
STD
Rs. 13.61 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    F 850 GS Adventure specificationsKatana specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    15.73 Lakh
    15.57 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.0
    3.7
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    853 cc
    999 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    F 850 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & TyresKatana Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
    -
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    -
    Front Suspension
    Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
    Inverted telescopic& coil spring& oil damped
    Rear Suspension
    Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut,
    Link type& coil spring& oil damped
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    120/70 ZR17M/C
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 - R17
    190/50 ZR17M/C
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    265 mm
    -
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    F 850 GS Adventure InstrumentationKatana Instrumentation
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    -
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Body & Suspension

    F 850 GS Adventure Body & SuspensionKatana Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
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    Engine & Transmission

    F 850 GS Adventure Engine & TransmissionKatana Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    853 cc
    999 cc
    Engine Type
    -
    Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Range
    360 km/charge
    -
    Top Speed
    197 kmph
    243 kmph
    Max Torque
    92 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    -
    Max Power
    93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
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    Fuelling
    -
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Liquid-cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Bore x Stroke
    84 mm x 77 mm
    73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    24.4 kmpl
    23 kmpl
    Number of Gears
    6 Speed
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    F 850 GS Adventure Comfort & ConvenienceKatana Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    -
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    -
    Seat Style
    Single
    -
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    F 850 GS Adventure SafetyKatana Safety
    Radial Tyres
    1
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    -
    Brake Assist
    Disc
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    checkYes
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet& Multiple-Disc
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    F 850 GS Adventure Dimensions & CapacityKatana Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2300 mm
    2130 mm
    Width
    922 mm
    820 mm
    Height
    1437 mm
    1100 mm
    Wheelbase
    1593 mm
    1460 mm
    Ground Clearance
    250 mm
    140 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3 Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Sports Bike
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    248 kg
    217 kg
    Seat Height
    860 mm
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    Pros & Cons

    F 850 GS Adventure Pros & ConsKatana 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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    Detailed Comparison of BMW F 850 GS Adventure and Suzuki Katana

    Transmission

    BMW F 850 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 1437 mm seat height. Suzuki Katana has 1100 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW F 850 GS Adventure and Suzuki Katana Owner Reviews

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      • U
        Udaibhan
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW F 850 GS Adventure
        4.0
        Fantastic bike for all purposes & looks good
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        V ramamurthy
        1 Year ago
        Review for Suzuki Katana
        3.7
        Easy to ride in the city but expensive to maintain
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      BMW F 850 GS Adventure and Suzuki Katana FAQs

      What is the on-road price of BMW F 850 GS Adventure?
      The on-road price of BMW F 850 GS Adventure is Rs. 15.73 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Suzuki Katana?
      The on-road price of Suzuki Katana is Rs. 15.57 Lakh in New Delhi.