BMW R18 Classic vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

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Things we like	Flamboyant design Very powerful engine Excellent Riding modes Six-speed driving system Latest security features Read More	Unique design Dynamic riding experience Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive ride Heavy and bulky motorcycle Read More	No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000 Limited electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	150 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	12 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	108 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	--
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	73.4 mm x 59 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	12.2:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	10000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	22 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	9500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	964 mm	835 mm
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1460 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	215 kg
Height	1397 mm	1110 mm
Seat Height	710 mm	825 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2440 mm	2130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	90 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Link Type

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	190/50 R17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	100/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R16	R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	26 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	Twin Spar Twin Spar
Side Wings	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No