Honda CB1000R vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

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Things we like	Stunning looks Powerful and refined engine Great handling Read More	Exquisite Handling Powerful engine Comfortable ride quality Exemplary design Read More
Things we don't like	Not aggressive enough to be a streetfighter Very expensive by comparison Dated instrument display Read More	Average Expensive Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	143.4 hp	148 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 L	12 L
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	12.2:1
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Liquid-Cooled Engine	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Exhaust Pipes	4 in 1 Exhaust	4 in 1 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	75 mm x 56.5 mm	73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	105 Nm	108 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	9500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	10500 rpm	10000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.1 kmpl	22.6 kmpl
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Height	1094 mm	1110 mm
Ground Clearance	138 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	213 mm	215 kg
Width	789 mm	835 mm
Length	2123 mm	2130 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1452 mm	1460 mm
Seat Height	830 mm	825 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	Electronic ignition
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/55 R17	190/50 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Tubel	Runflat, Tubel

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Link Type

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

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12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Road, Race Road, Race
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No