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BMW R 1250 R vs Suzuki Katana

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 R or Suzuki Katana? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 R and Katana. BMW R 1250 R Price starts at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 R is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 7750 rpm power whereas Suzuki Katana is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 R provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Katana has a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 R is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

R 1250 R vs Katana

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 RSuzuki Katana
PriceRs.16.25 LakhRs.13.61 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc999 cc
Power136 PS @ 7750 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range15 kmpl23 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 R Standard bike
BMW R 1250 R
Standard
Rs. 16.25 Lakh
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Suzuki Katana STD bike
Suzuki Katana
STD
Rs. 13.61 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    R 1250 R specificationsKatana specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.59 Lakh
    15.57 Lakh
    User Rating
    3.9
    3.7
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    18 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1254 cc
    999 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    R 1250 R Brakes, Suspension & TyresKatana Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Wheel Type
    Alloy Wheels
    -
    Front Suspension
    BMW Motorrad Telelever& Central spring strut& Ø 37 mm
    Inverted telescopic& coil spring& oil damped
    Rear Suspension
    Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    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
    276 mm
    -
    Rear Type
    -
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    -
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    R 1250 R InstrumentationKatana Instrumentation
    Fuel level guage
    NO
    -
    Speedometer
    -
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Body & Suspension

    R 1250 R Body & SuspensionKatana Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine
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    Engine & Transmission

    R 1250 R Engine & TransmissionKatana Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1254 cc
    999 cc
    Engine Type
    Twin Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine
    Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    -
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.144 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    243 kmph
    Max Torque
    143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    -
    Max Power
    136 PS @ 7750 rpm
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    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Air and Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Configuration
    DOHC
    -
    Charging Socket
    No
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    102.5 x 76 mm
    73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    15 kmpl
    23 kmpl

    Comfort & Convenience

    R 1250 R Comfort & ConvenienceKatana Comfort & Convenience
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    checkYes
    -
    Luggage Space
    NO
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    checkYes
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    -
    Side Stand Indicator
    No
    -
    Start Type
    Self Start Only
    Electric Start

    Safety

    R 1250 R SafetyKatana Safety
    Brake Assist
    No
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel
    checkYes
    Power Modes
    No
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Digital
    -
    Traction Control System
    Manual
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    R 1250 R Dimensions & CapacityKatana Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2165 mm
    2130 mm
    Width
    880 mm
    820 mm
    Height
    1300 mm
    1100 mm
    Wheelbase
    1369 mm
    1460 mm
    Ground Clearance
    -
    140 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    18 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    217 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    R 1250 R Entertainment & CommunicationKatana Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    No
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    Pros & Cons

    R 1250 R 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 R 1250 R and Suzuki Katana

    Transmission

    BMW R 1250 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 1250 R has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1300 mm seat height. Suzuki Katana has 1100 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW R 1250 R and Suzuki Katana Owner Reviews

    • R 1250 R Review
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        Ravinder
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 1250 R
        3.7
        Comfortable for long-distance touring, priced quite high but good performance
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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 R 1250 R and Suzuki Katana FAQs

      What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 R?
      The on-road price of BMW R 1250 R is Rs. 18.59 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.