Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Looks Performance Ride quality Read More	Unique design Dynamic riding experience Read More
Things we don't like	Tyres could have been more off-road specific Lack of electronic riding aids Read More	No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000 Limited electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	649 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	68.05 hp	150 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.0 L	12 L
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	73.4 mm x 59 mm
Engine Type	Two Cylinders, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, 8-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust
Maximum Torque	64 Nm	108 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4	4-Stroke
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	12.2:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	9500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	--	22 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	214 kg	215 kg
Wheel Base	1415 mm	1460 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	--
Seat Height	840 mm	825 mm
Width	840 mm	835 mm
Length	2165 mm	2130 mm
Height	1400 mm	1110 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Offset Laydown Single-Shock	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Rear)	145 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	190/50 R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	100/70 R17

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
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

No