BMW F 900 XR vs Suzuki Katana
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 900 XR or Suzuki Katana? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 900 XR and Katana. BMW F 900 XR Price starts at Rs.12.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 900 XR is 2 cylinder, 895 cc Engine can generate 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Suzuki Katana is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, F 900 XR provides a mileage of 23.8 kmpl (base model), and Katana has a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model). BMW F 900 XR is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.
F 900 XR vs Katana
| Key Highlights | BMW F 900 XR | Suzuki Katana |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.12.55 Lakh | Rs.13.61 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 23.8 kmpl | 23 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| F 900 XR specifications | Katana specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 14.28 Lakh Price Breakup | 15.57 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 12 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 895 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| F 900 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Katana Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 310 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Upside-dowtelescopifork4mm | Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped |
Rear Suspension | Double-sided swinging arm with central suspension strut | Link type& coil spring& oil damped |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
| F 900 XR Instrumentation | Katana Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
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
| F 900 XR Exterior | Katana Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| F 900 XR Warranty | Katana Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
| F 900 XR Body & Suspension | Katana Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction | MoNocoque Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| F 900 XR Engine & Transmission | Katana Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine& 4 valves DOHC engine | 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 | 0.14 kwh | - |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 243 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 86 mm x 77 mm | 73.4 mm x 59 mm |
Configuration | 13.1 : 1 | 12.2 : 1 |
Cooling type | Water Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| F 900 XR Comfort & Convenience | Katana Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
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 | 2 | 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
| F 900 XR Safety | Katana Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
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 | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| F 900 XR Dimensions & Capacity | Katana Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2160 mm | 2130 mm |
Width | 860 mm | 820 mm |
Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase | 1521 mm | 1460 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 12 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3 Litres | 3.1 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 825 mm | 825 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 219 kg | 217 kg |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW F 900 XR and Suzuki Katana
Safety
F 900 XR 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 F 900 XR has features like 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, 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 F 900 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW F 900 XR has a 15.5 Litres fuel tank with 1320 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 BMW F 900 XR?
The on-road price of BMW F 900 XR is Rs. 14.28 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.