Kawasaki KX 450X vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

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Things we like	Potent and durable chassis Agile handling Read More	Exquisite Handling Powerful engine Comfortable ride quality Exemplary design Read More
Things we don't like	Too stiff ride Not legal to use on public roads Read More	Average Expensive Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	449 cc	999 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.2 L	12 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	4 in 1 Exhaust
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm	73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	1	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.2:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	--
Fuel Consumption	25 kmpl	22.6 kmpl
Maximum Power	--	148 hp
Maximum Torque	--	108 Nm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	9500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Super Sport
Length	2185 mm	2130 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	950 mm	825 mm
Ground Clearance	335 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	111.6 kg	215 kg
Width	820 mm	835 mm
Wheel Base	1485 mm	1460 mm
Height	1265 mm	1110 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

Battery Charge Time	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat, Tubel
Front Tyre	80/100 R21	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	120/90 R18	190/50 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy Alloy

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No