Suzuki Katana vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Unique design Dynamic riding experience Read More	Refined engine Impressive aerodynamics Great stability Read More
Things we don't like	No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000 Limited electronic riding aids Read More	Not much aggressive off-road For experienced riders only Windscreen adjustment tough  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	150 hp	99 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	20 L
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	11.5:1
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	73.4 mm x 59 mm	100 mm x 66 mm
Maximum Torque	108 Nm	101 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Fuel Consumption	22 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	8000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	835 mm	940 mm
Wheel Base	1460 mm	1555 mm
Height	1110 mm	1465 mm
Seat Height	825 mm	850 mm
Length	2130 mm	2265 mm
Kerb Weight	215 kg	247 kg
Ground Clearance	--	160 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Link Type	Link Type

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	100/70 R17	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	190/50 R17	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	Twin Spar Twin Spar	--

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No