Suzuki Katana
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Ducati Monster 821 vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

Overview: Monster 821 vs Katana

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 821 cc 999 cc
Maximum Power 110.5 hp 150 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.47/5
15 reviews
4.63/5
19 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • A very usable bike

    I recently got the chance to ride the Ducati Monster 821 and every second with it felt like a blast. I have always enjoyed riding Ducati bikes but...

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    Ashraf Feb 22, 2024 for Ducati Monster 821
  • Neo retro designed ultra powerful Suzuki model

    I always get drawn to bikes that offers neo retro feel to it. Thus, after a vivid market exploration I decided to opt for Suzuki katana. I got...

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    K
    Khairul Oct 17, 2025 for Suzuki Katana

From The Experts

Things we like

Classic design

Advanced features

V Twin engine

Excellent handling

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Unique design

Dynamic riding experience

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Things we don't like

Not the cheapest

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No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000

Limited electronic riding aids

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 821 cc 999 cc
Maximum Power 110.5 hp 150 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.5 L 12 L
Maximum Torque 89.4 Nm 108 Nm
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Clutch Type wet multiplate clutch with wire controled --
Bore X Stroke 88 mm x 67.5 mm 73.4 mm x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 12.8:1 12.2:1
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Cooling System Liquid Cooling Liquid Cooled
Engine Type 4-Stroke, DOHC Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhaust 4 In 1 Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Injection Type Indirect Injection --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Fuel Consumption -- 22 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque -- 9500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power -- 10000 rpm
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Dry Weight 179.5 kg --
Kerb Weight 205.5 kg 215 kg
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 810 mm 825 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm --
Wheel Base 1480 mm 1460 mm
Width -- 835 mm
Height -- 1110 mm
Length -- 2130 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Electronic --
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System Electric Fuel Injection (EFI) --
Fuel Reserve 2 L --

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 100/70 R17
Tyre Type Run Flat Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Tyre 180/60 ZR!7 190/50 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swingarm Link Type
Front Suspension Up Side Down Forks Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Back Rest No No
Leg Guards No No
Riding Modes Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Side Reflectors No --
Anti-Theft Alarm Optional Optional --
Stability Control -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
Launch Control -- No
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Console

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

Electronic Suspension Adjustment No --
Seat Type Low Slung Seat Low Slung Seat Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type Trellis Trellis Twin Spar Twin Spar
Side Wings Yes Yes
Chrome Garnish No --
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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No --
Height Adjustable Seats Yes No
Additional Features Ride By Wire, Enhanced Patch TechNot Availablelogy (Ept) Ride By Wire, Enhanced Patch TechNot Availablelogy (Ept) --

Electrical

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

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