BMW F 900 XR vs Suzuki Katana
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 900 XR or Suzuki Katana? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 900 XR and Katana. BMW F 900 XR Price starts at Rs.12.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 900 XR is 2 cylinder, 895 cc Engine can generate 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Suzuki Katana is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, F 900 XR provides a mileage of 23.8 kmpl (base model), and Katana has a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model). BMW F 900 XR is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.
F 900 XR vs Katana
| Key Highlights | BMW F 900 XR | Suzuki Katana |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.12.55 Lakh | Rs.13.61 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 23.8 kmpl | 23 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| F 900 XR specifications | Katana specifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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| On Road Price | 14.28 Lakh | 15.57 Lakh | |
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| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 12 Litres | |
| Engine Displacement | 895 cc | 999 cc |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| F 900 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Katana Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | - | |
Wheel Type | Alloy | - | |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | 1 | - | |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | - | |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | 1 | - | |
Calliper Type | Front - 4 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 | Double-sided swinging arm with central suspension strut | Link type& coil spring& oil damped | |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C | |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/55 - ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17M/C | |
Front Type | Disc | Disc | |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 265 mm | - | |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc | |
Tubeless Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Instrumentation
| F 900 XR Instrumentation | Katana Instrumentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | 1 | - | |
Fuel level guage | Digital | - | |
Tachometer | Digital | - | |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Infotainment & Communication
| F 900 XR Infotainment & Communication | Katana Infotainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | - | 2 Years/30000km |
Body & Suspension
| F 900 XR Body & Suspension | Katana Body & Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Colors | |||
Images | |||
Frame Type | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | - |
Engine & Transmission
| F 900 XR Engine & Transmission | Katana Engine & Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 999 cc | |
Engine Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine& 4 valves DOHC engine | Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four | |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 | |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - | |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | |
Battery Capacity | 0.14 kwh | - | |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - | |
Range | 372 km/charge | - | |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 243 kmph | |
Max Torque | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm | - | |
Max Power | 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm | - | |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
Bore x Stroke | 86 mm x 77 mm | 73.4 mm x 59.0 mm | |
Mileage (Claimed) | 23.8 kmpl | 23 kmpl |
Comfort & Convenience
| F 900 XR Comfort & Convenience | Katana Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Riding Modes | Rain and Road | - | |
Low Battery Indicator | 1 | - | |
Average Speed Indicator | 1 | - | |
Pillion Footrest | 1 | - | |
Under Seat Storage | No | - | |
Console Type | Digital | - | |
Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start |
Safety
| F 900 XR Safety | Katana Safety | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Radial Tyres | 1 | - | |
Hazard Warning Switch | 1 | - | |
Hazard Warning Indicator | 1 | - | |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Yes | |
Slipper Clutch | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping)& mechanically operated | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
| F 900 XR Dimensions & Capacity | Katana Dimensions & Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Length | 2160 mm | 2130 mm | |
Width | 860 mm | 820 mm | |
Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm | |
Wheelbase | 1521 mm | 1460 mm | |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 140 mm | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 12 Litres | |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3 Litres | 3.1 Litres | |
Body Type | Adventure | Sports Bike | |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 219 kg | 217 kg | |
Seat Height | 825 mm | - |
Pros & Cons
| F 900 XR Pros & Cons | Katana Pros & Cons | ||
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Detailed Comparison of BMW F 900 XR and Suzuki Katana
Transmission
BMW F 900 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW F 900 XR has a 15.5 Litres fuel tank with 1320 mm seat height. Suzuki Katana has 1100 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of BMW F 900 XR?
The on-road price of BMW F 900 XR is Rs. 14.28 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.