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BMW R NineT Scrambler vs Suzuki Katana

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R NineT Scrambler or Suzuki Katana? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R NineT Scrambler and Katana. BMW R NineT Scrambler Price starts at Rs.17.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R NineT Scrambler is 2 cylinder, 1170 cc Engine can generate 107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm power whereas Suzuki Katana is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R NineT Scrambler provides a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model), and Katana has a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model). BMW R NineT Scrambler is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

R NineT Scrambler vs Katana

Key HighlightsBMW R NineT ScramblerSuzuki Katana
PriceRs.17.25 LakhRs.13.61 Lakh
Engine Capacity1170 cc999 cc
Power107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Mileage/Range19.6 kmpl23 kmpl
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BMW R NineT Scrambler STD bike
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Rs. 17.25 Lakh
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Rs. 13.61 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
19.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
15.57 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.7
3.7
Transmission Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
999 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
310
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
36
Front Wheel Size
19
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42
42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42
42
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopiforkwit4mfixed-tubdiameter
Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Link type& coil spring& oil damped
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R19
120/70 - ZR17

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
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check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Three-section frame consisting of one front and two rear sections
MoNocoque Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1170 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled 2cylinder&4-stroke boxer engine with 2 camshafts and 4 radially arranged valves per cylinder as well as central counterbalance shaft
Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four
No. of Cylinders
2
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Capacity
0.14 kwh
-
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Top Speed
200 kmph
243 kmph
Bore x Stroke
101 mm x 73 mm
73.4 mm x 59 mm
Charging Socket
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-
Configuration
12.0:1
12.2 : 1
Cooling type
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
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
2
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
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
2
3
Slipper Clutch
Single Plate Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2175 mm
2130 mm
Width
865 mm
820 mm
Height
1330 mm
1100 mm
Wheelbase
1527 mm
1460 mm
Ground Clearance
177.8 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
3.1 Litres
Body Type
Cafe Racer
Sports Bike
Seat Height
820 mm
825 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
223 kg
217 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
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-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks stunning with a retro-neo design theme
  • Powerful engine with linear delivery
  • Quite nimble on city streets and feels at home even on the highways
  • 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
  • Doesn't have too many hi-tech features
  • Slightly expensive to buy and run
  • 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 NineT Scrambler and Suzuki Katana

Safety

R NineT Scrambler 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. Katana has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

BMW R NineT Scrambler has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Suzuki Katana, 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.

Transmission

BMW R NineT Scrambler comes with 6 Speed Shaft Drive transmission and Katana comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R NineT Scrambler has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1330 mm seat height. Suzuki Katana has 1100 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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      Jaswinder Singh
      1 Year ago
      3.7
      Comfortable riding position but i don't like exhaust position overall bike is good
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