Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Suzuki Katana?

According to our average user rating, Suzuki Katana has a score of 5.0/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is rated 4.1/5.

Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Suzuki Katana is cheaper?

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Suzuki Katana?

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is heavier (238 kg) than Suzuki Katana (217 kg).

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Suzuki Katana

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Suzuki Katana. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is ₹ 11,86,000 and Suzuki Katana is ₹ 13,66,893. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Suzuki Katana is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Suzuki Katana.

Ninja 1000 vs Katana Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ninja 1000	Katana
Price	₹ 11,86,000	₹ 13,66,893
Capacity	1043 cc	999 cc
Power	140.13 bhp @ 10000 rpm	150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Ninja 1000

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SX

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₹ 11,86,000

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Katana

Version
Standard

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₹ 13,66,893

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	140.13 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	150.19 bhp @ 11,000 rpm
Max Torque	111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,043	999
Cylinders	4	4
Bore (mm)	77	73.4
Stroke (mm)	56	59
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	12.2 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Assist and Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.9	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	244	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	--
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	190/50 - ZR17	190/50 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	--
Front Suspension	ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	238	217
Overall Length (mm)	2,100	2,130
Overall Width (mm)	825	820
Overall Height (mm)	1,190	1,100
Wheelbase (mm)	1,440	1,460
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	140
Seat Height (mm)	835	825
Chassis Type	Twin-tube, Aluminium	--

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	--
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 Kilometers	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	--
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	Maintenance Free	--
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Integrated Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Rain)	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The 1000cc engine offers outstanding performance
- Comfortable for long distances
- Overall ergonomics is very comfortable
- BikeWale team will soon update good things about Suzuki Katana
Could be better
- Is slightly heavy for city riding
- Service reach is limited
- BikeWale team will soon update things that could be better about Suzuki Katana

Colors


Available Colours	Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray Emerald Blazed Green	Metallic Mystic Silver Metallic Mat Stellar Blue

Reviews


Overall rating	4.1(7 ratings) 4 reviews	5.0(1 ratings)

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FAQs About Ninja 1000 & Katana

Q: Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Suzuki Katana?

A: According to our average user rating, Suzuki Katana has a score of 5.0/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is rated 4.1/5.
Q: Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Suzuki Katana is cheaper?

A: Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Suzuki Katana?

A: Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is heavier (238 kg) than Suzuki Katana (217 kg).

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