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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Suzuki Katana

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Suzuki Katana? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja 1000 and Katana. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for ABS BS6 and Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is 4 cylinder, 1043 cc Engine can generate 142 PS @ 10000 rpm power whereas Suzuki Katana is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ninja 1000 provides a mileage of 17.2 kmpl (base model), and Katana has a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Ninja 1000 vs Katana

Key HighlightsKawasaki Ninja 1000Suzuki Katana
PriceRs.12.20 LakhRs.13.61 Lakh
Engine Capacity1043 cc999 cc
Power142 PS @ 10000 rpm150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.2 kmpl23 kmpl
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS BS6 bike
ABS BS6
Rs. 12.20 Lakh
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Rs. 13.61 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
N/A
15.57 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
3.7
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
1043 cc
999 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
-
310
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
36
Front Wheel Size
-
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
42
Rear Wheel Size
-
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
-
Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link& gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability / 144 mm
Link type& coil spring& oil damped
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
120/70 - ZR17

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
-
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years/30000 kms
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Twin-tube& Aluminium
MoNocoque Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1043 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Type
Is_delete
-
Charging Time
-
Top Speed
250 kmph
243 kmph
Bore x Stroke
77 mm x 56 mm
73.4 mm x 59 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
-
Four Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
check
Call/SMS Alerts
-
check
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
check
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
-
check
Riding Modes
-
3
Service Reminder Indicator
-
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
-
check
Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
check
Radial Tyres
-
check
Side Stand Alarm
-
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
-
check
Turn Signal
-
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
check
Power Modes
-
3
Slipper Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
-
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2100 mm
2130 mm
Width
825 mm
820 mm
Height
1190 mm
1100 mm
Wheelbase
1440 mm
1460 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 Litres
3.1 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
835 mm
825 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
238 kg
217 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Handsome styling
  • Ride quality
  • Stunning performance
  • 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 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Suzuki Katana

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has features like 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

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has a 19 Litres fuel tank with 1190 mm seat height. Suzuki Katana has 1100 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Suzuki Katana Owner Reviews

  • Ninja 1000 Review
  • Katana Review
    • A
      Abhishek
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Excellent bike
      Likes (2)
      Reply
    • V
      Vikas
      3 Year ago
      4.2
      The hardware on the motorcycle comprises upside-down front forks, a rear mono-shock, twin discs at the front.
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • D
      Deepanshu
      3 Year ago
      4.0
      The service reach needs to be increased as there is only limited reach.
      Likes (2)
      Reply
    • IS
      Ishwar Sahu
      3 Year ago
      4.2
      I think its Is slightly heavy for city riding and also service reach needs to be expanded.
      Likes (3)
      Reply
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