Suzuki Katana vs Kawasaki Z900RS
Katana vs Z900RS
Key Highlights | Suzuki Katana | Kawasaki Z900RS |
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Price | Rs.13.61 Lakh | Rs.16.80 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 948 cc |
Power | 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm | 109.96 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 23 kmpl | 17 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Katana specifications | Z900RS specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 15.57 Lakh Price Breakup | 19.22 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 999 cc | 948 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Katana Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Z900RS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 310 | 300 |
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 | Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped | 41minvertefronforks |
Rear Suspension | Link type& coil spring& oil damped | MoNo-shock |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
Katana Instrumentation | Z900RS Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Katana Exterior | Z900RS Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Katana Warranty | Z900RS Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
Katana Body & Suspension | Z900RS Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | MoNocoque Frame | Trellis& high-tensile steel |
Engine & Transmission
Katana Engine & Transmission | Z900RS Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Type | Four-stroke& liquid-cooled& DOHC& in-line four | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | 240 kmph | 220 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 73.4 mm x 59 mm | 73.4 mm x 56 mm |
Configuration | 12.2 : 1 | 10.8:1 |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm | 109.96 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque | 106 Nm @ 9250 rpm | 98.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Mileage (Claimed) | 23 kmpl | 17 kmpl |
Comfort & Convenience
Katana Comfort & Convenience | Z900RS Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | No |
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 | 3 | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | Yes |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | No |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Katana Safety | Z900RS Safety | |
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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 | 3 | No |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Katana Dimensions & Capacity | Z900RS Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2130 mm | 2100 mm |
Width | 820 mm | 865 mm |
Height | 1100 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.1 Litres | 3.3 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 825 mm | 835 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 217 kg | 215 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Katana Entertainment & Communication | Z900RS Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
Pros & Cons
Katana Pros & Cons | Z900RS Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Suzuki Katana and Kawasaki Z900RS
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. Z900RS has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, 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 Kawasaki Z900RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Under Seat Storage, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Suzuki Katana comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Z900RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Suzuki Katana has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1100 mm seat height. Kawasaki Z900RS has 1150 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.