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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
Suzuki Katana
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Rs. 13.61 Lakh
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Harley-Davidson Nightster
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Rs. 13.39 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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    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 Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, 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 Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil 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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