Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

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Things we like	Aggressive design Noteworthy performance and handling Read More	Unique design Dynamic riding experience Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Pillion comfort Read More	No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000 Limited electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	200.2 hp	150 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L	12 L
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	73.4 mm x 59 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Maximum Torque	114.9 Nm	108 Nm
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	12.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11200 rpm	9500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	13500 rpm	10000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	--	22 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1440 mm	1460 mm
Seat Height	835 mm	825 mm
Width	740 mm	835 mm
Length	2090 mm	2130 mm
Kerb Weight	206 kg	215 kg
Height	1145 mm	1110 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	--

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Link Type

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	--	Twin Spar Twin Spar

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	No	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	--