Suzuki Katana vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Exquisite Handling Powerful engine Comfortable ride quality Exemplary design Read More	Stylish design Impressive handling and performance Read More
Things we don't like	Average Expensive Read More	Pillion comfort is compromised Could have had a TFT instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	148 hp	41.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	14 L
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Maximum Torque	108 Nm	29.6 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	4 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	73.4 mm x 59.0 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	11.2:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption	22.6 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9500 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	10750 rpm
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Width	835 mm	730 mm
Kerb Weight	215 kg	169 kg
Length	2130 mm	2090 mm
Height	1110 mm	1140 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	140 mm	160 mm
Wheel Base	1460 mm	1380 mm
Seat Height	825 mm	780 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	140/70 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat, Tubel	Radial , Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	--	Diamond Diamond
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No