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Suzuki Katana vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Suzuki Katana or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Katana and Nightster. Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs.13.61 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.13.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Suzuki Katana is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Katana provides a mileage of 23 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Katana vs Nightster

Key HighlightsSuzuki KatanaHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.13.61 LakhRs.13.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc975 cc
Power150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range23 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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Suzuki Katana STD bike
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Rs. 13.61 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
15.57 Lakh
Price Breakup
15.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.7
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
999 cc
975 cc
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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
310
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
31
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
31
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42
40
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42
40
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped
41mSHOWADuaBendinValvconventionaforksAluminufortriplclamps
Rear Suspension
Link type& coil spring& oil damped
Rear suspension is dual outboard& direct-acting
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
100/90 - 19

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
MoNocoque Frame
Double-downtube Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
-
Engine Capacity
999 cc
975 cc
Engine Type
Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four
Revolution Max 975T
No. of Cylinders
4
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Top Speed
243 kmph
180 kmph
Bore x Stroke
73.4 mm x 59 mm
97 mm x 66 mm
Configuration
12.2 : 1
12.0:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm
88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
106 Nm @ 9250 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)
23 kmpl
19.6 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
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
3
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2130 mm
2250 mm
Width
820 mm
840 mm
Height
1100 mm
1108 mm
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1545 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
4.5 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Cruiser
Seat Height
825 mm
705 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
217 kg
221 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • High-performance engine
  • Typical Harley Davidson design
  • Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
Cons
  • Design might not be of everyone’s liking
  • Limited colour options
  • Priced on the brighter side
  • It will come with a hefty price tag
  • Low riding position
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Detailed Comparison of Suzuki Katana and Harley-Davidson Nightster

Safety

Katana 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. Nightster has Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Suzuki Katana 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 and Harley-Davidson Nightster, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Suzuki Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Suzuki Katana has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1100 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Suzuki Katana and Harley-Davidson Nightster Owner Reviews

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      V ramamurthy
      2 Year ago
      3.7
      Easy to ride in the city but expensive to maintain
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