Ducati Monster vs Suzuki Katana
Monster vs Katana
Key Highlights | Ducati Monster | Suzuki Katana |
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Price | Rs.12.95 Lakh | Rs.13.61 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 999 cc |
Power | 109.96 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 19 kmpl | 23 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Monster specifications | Katana specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 14.74 Lakh Price Breakup | 15.57 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.8 | 3.5 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 12 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 937 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Monster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Katana Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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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 | No | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36.26 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 33.35 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40.06 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36.26 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 4musfork | Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped |
Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage& preload adjustable moNoshock& aluminium double-sided swingarm | Link type& coil spring& oil damped |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
Monster Instrumentation | Katana Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Monster Exterior | Katana Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Monster Warranty | Katana Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
Monster Body & Suspension | Katana Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Aluminum alloy Front Frame | MoNocoque Frame |
Engine & Transmission
Monster Engine & Transmission | Katana Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | Testatretta 11?& V2 - 90?& 4 valves per cylinder& desmodromic valvetrain& liquid cooled | Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.078 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 243 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 94 mm x 67.5 mm | 73.4 mm x 59 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 109.96 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm |
Max Torque | 93 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 106 Nm @ 9250 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Monster Comfort & Convenience | Katana Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Monster Safety | Katana Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Monster Dimensions & Capacity | Katana Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2083 mm | 2130 mm |
Width | 868 mm | 820 mm |
Height | 1236 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase | 1474 mm | 1460 mm |
Ground Clearance | 202 mm | 140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 12 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.11 Litres | 3.1 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 820 mm | 825 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 188 kg | 217 kg |
Pros & Cons
Monster Pros & Cons | Katana Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Monster and Suzuki Katana
Safety
Monster comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Katana has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Ducati Monster has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch 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
Ducati Monster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Ducati Monster has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1236 mm seat height. Suzuki Katana has 1100 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.