Ducati DesertX vs Suzuki Katana

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show more imgEngine
Ducati DesertX standard
Suzuki Katana Standard
Max Power
108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
106 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Battery Type
N/A
12 V 10Ah
Charging Time
N/A
0
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
12.2 : 1
Emission Type
BS6
BS6
Engine Type
Ducati Testastretta 11, L-Twin cylinders, Demodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, Liquid cooled
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Motor Type
N/A
N/A
Power Modes
N/A
N/A
Displacement
937
999
Bore
94 mm
73 mm
Load Carrying Capacity
240 Kg
N/A Kg
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Quick Shifter
N/A
Yes
Range
373 Km
140 Km
Stroke
67 mm
59 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
N/A
show more imgSpeed
Top Speed
209 Km/h
240 Km/h
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre Size
Front : 90/90 - 21 M/C, Rear : 150/70 - R18 M/C
Front : 120/70ZR17M/C , Rear : 190/50ZR17M/C
Wheel Size
Front : 21 inch, Rear : 18 inch
Front : 431.8 mm , Rear : 431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Spoke
Alloy
Ignition
CDI
Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
1608 mm
1460 mm
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
29 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
32 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider
32 psi
N/A psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
36 psi
N/A psi
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
265 MM disc, Brembo floating 2 Pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Disc
Abs
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel
Front Brake
2 x 320 MM aluminium flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-Pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Disc brake, twin
Braking Type
N/A
N/A
Ebs
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
N/A mm
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
N/A mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Capacity
21 L
12 L
Fuel Reserve
4 L
1 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
N/A
Super,Sports
Frame
Tubular steel trellis frame
Monocoque Frame
Water Proof Rating
N/A
N/A
Dry Weight
202 Kg
N/A Kg
Ground Clearance
250 mm
140 mm
Height
1178 mm
1100 mm
Kerb Weight
223 Kg
217 Kg
Length
2390 mm
2130 mm
Passenger Backrest
N/A
N/A
Saddle Height
N/A mm
825 mm
Seat Height
875 mm
825 mm
Width
960 mm
820 mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Usb Charging Port
Yes
N/A
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Riding Modes
Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally
Mode A, Mode B and Mode C
Pass Switch
Yes
N/A
Traction Control
N/A
Yes
show more imgMeter
Display
N/A
No
Service Due Indicator
Yes
N/A
show more imgClutch & Gear
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed(1 Down 5 Up)
Transmission
Manual
Constant Mesh
show more imgBattery
Battery Capacity
12 V - 0.7 kW
12 V 10Ah
Charging Time Zero Hundred
N/A
N/A
Charging Time Zero Eighty
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging Time
N/A
N/A
No Of Batteries
N/A
N/A
show more imgShockers
Suspension Front
KYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear
KYB monoshock, fully adjustable
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
show more imgSeat
Seat Type
N/A
Split
Stepup Seat
Yes
N/A
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-by-wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System, Lubrication - Wet sump, Rake - 25°, Trail - 100 mm
Music Control
N/A
N/A
Motor Ip Rating
N/A
N/A

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