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 Highlights | Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | Suzuki Katana |
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Price | Rs.12.20 Lakh | Rs.13.61 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1043 cc | 999 cc |
Power | 142 PS @ 10000 rpm | 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17.2 kmpl | 23 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Ninja 1000 specifications | Katana specifications | |
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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
Ninja 1000 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Katana Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | - | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | - | 310 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
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
Ninja 1000 Instrumentation | Katana Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | - | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | - | No |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Yes |
Gear Indicator | - | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Ninja 1000 Exterior | Katana Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Warranty
Ninja 1000 Warranty | Katana Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years/30000 kms | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
Ninja 1000 Body & Suspension | Katana Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Twin-tube& Aluminium | MoNocoque Frame |
Engine & Transmission
Ninja 1000 Engine & Transmission | Katana Engine & Transmission | |
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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 | No | - |
Top Speed | 250 kmph | 243 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 77 mm x 56 mm | 73.4 mm x 59 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | - | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
Ninja 1000 Comfort & Convenience | Katana Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | - | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes |
Front Storage Box | - | No |
Geo Fencing | - | No |
Low Battery Indicator | - | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | - | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | - | No |
Pillion Footrest | - | Yes |
Riding Modes | - | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | - | No |
GPS & Navigation | - | Yes |
Console Type | Analogue and Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Ninja 1000 Safety | Katana Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes |
Radial Tyres | - | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | - | No |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | - | Yes |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel | Yes |
Power Modes | - | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Multiplate Wet Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Ninja 1000 Dimensions & Capacity | Katana Dimensions & Capacity | |
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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
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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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What is the on-road price of Suzuki Katana?
The on-road price of Suzuki Katana is Rs. 15.57 Lakh in New Delhi.