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
4.75/5
16 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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    isfahann Feb 22, 2024 for Ducati Monster 821
  • A retro motorcycle

    Today's motorcycles are characterized by classic styling, which Suzuki has wonderfully embraced with the Katana. The fit and finish of the...

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    Ashraf Feb 22, 2024 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 (litres) 17.5 L 12 L
Compression Ratio 12.8:1 12.2:1
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Clutch Type wet multiplate clutch with wire controled --
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Cooling System Liquid Cooling Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Injection Type Indirect Injection --
Maximum Torque 89.4 Nm 108 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhaust 4 In 1 Exhaust
Engine Type 4-Stroke, DOHC Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
Bore X Stroke 88 mm x 67.5 mm 73.4 mm x 59 mm
RPM at Maximum Power -- 10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque -- 9500 rpm
Fuel Consumption -- 22 kmpl
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Dimension

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

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Side Reflectors No --
Back Rest No No
Anti-Theft Alarm Optional Optional --
Riding Modes Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport
Leg Guards No No
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
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Navigator No No
Side Stand Indicator No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Digital Digital Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- Yes
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Differentiating Features

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

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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