BMW R Nine T vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

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Things we like	A plethora of customization options Inbuilt ABS Stylish and Minimalist Design Comfortable Seating Relaxing Ride Posture Characteristic Engine Sound Read More	Unique design Dynamic riding experience Read More
Things we don't like	No keyless riding options Not beginner-friendly No windshield design Read More	No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000 Limited electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	110 hp	150 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18.0 L	12 L
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Cooling System	Air/Liquid-Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Air/Oil-Cooled Flat Twin, 4-Stroke Engine, Two Camshafts and 4-Valves	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Alternator	720 W	--
Maximum Torque	116 Nm	108 Nm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	12.2:1
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	73.4 mm x 59 mm
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Clutch, Hydraulically Operated	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	6000 rpm	9500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7550 rpm	10000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Height	1240 mm	1110 mm
Length	2110 mm	2130 mm
Wheel Base	1487 mm	1460 mm
Width	900 mm	835 mm
Seat Height	805 mm	825 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	222 kg	215 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	3.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	100/70 R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	190/50 R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V, 14 Ah

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	four-part frame four-part frame	Twin Spar Twin Spar
Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy

Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc