Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Extreme performance Loaded with technology Track ready Read More	Unique design Dynamic riding experience Read More
Things we don't like	Extremely race focused Uncomfortable seat for normal roads Read More	No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000 Limited electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	636 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	123 hp	150 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L	12 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Maximum Torque	69 Nm	108 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	12.9:1	12.2:1
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 45.1 mm	73.4 mm x 59 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Power	13000 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	10500 rpm	9500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	--	22 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	130 mm	--
Kerb Weight	194 kg	215 kg
Seat Height	795 mm	825 mm
Height	1115 mm	1110 mm
Length	2085 mm	2130 mm
Width	705 mm	835 mm
Wheel Base	1395 mm	1460 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Link Type
Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

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

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No