Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Suzuki Katana

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show more imgEngine
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Standard (2023)
Suzuki Katana Standard
Max Power
88.2 kW {120 PS} / 9,000 rpm
150.19 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque
102 N•m {10.4 kgf•m} / 7,500 rpm
106 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
12 V 10Ah
Charging Time
N/A
0
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
12.2 : 1
Emission Type
BS6
BS6
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Motor Type
N/A
N/A
Power Modes
N/A
N/A
Displacement
1043
999
Bore
77 mm
73 mm
Quick Shifter
N/A
Yes
Range
N/A Km
140 Km
Stroke
56 mm
59 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
N/A
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre Size
Front : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), Rear : 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Front : 120/70ZR17M/C , Rear : 190/50ZR17M/C
Wheel Size
Front : 150 mm, Rear : 152 mm
Front : 431.8 mm , Rear : 431.8 mm
Ignition
Digital
Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1460 mm
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
32 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider
36 psi
N/A psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
40 psi
N/A psi
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
Single petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Disc
Abs
N/A
Dual Channel
Front Brake
Dual semi-floating petal discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
Disc brake, twin
Braking Type
N/A
N/A
Ebs
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
N/A mm
Rear Brake Diameter
250 mm
N/A mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Supply
Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4
Fuel Injection
Fuel Capacity
21 L
12 L
Fuel Reserve
3 L
1 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
Adventure Tourer, Super Bike
Super,Sports
Frame
Twin-tube, aluminium
Monocoque Frame
Water Proof Rating
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
150 mm
140 mm
Height
1400 mm
1100 mm
Kerb Weight
253 Kg
217 Kg
Length
2270 mm
2130 mm
Saddle Height
N/A mm
825 mm
Seat Height
840 mm
825 mm
Width
895 mm
820 mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
Yes
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Riding Modes
Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Mode A, Mode B and Mode C
show more imgMeter
Display
Yes
No
Fuel Gauge
N/A
Digital
Instrument Console
Semi-Digital
Digital
Techometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
N/A
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
N/A
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
N/A
show more imgClutch & Gear
Clutch
Wet multi-disc
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box
6-speed, return
6 Speed(1 Down 5 Up)
Transmission
Manual
Constant Mesh
show more imgLights
Led Tail Light
N/A
Yes
Low Fuel Indicator
N/A
Yes
show more imgBattery
Battery Capacity
N/A
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
43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
Electronic Cruise Control
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
Cruise Control
Yes
N/A

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A. Katana is the most affordable model among the two.

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