Suzuki Katana

Suzuki Katana Engine, Specifications, and Performance

Having a big 999cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder fuel injector engine, this bike gets a maximum power of 150.19bhp at 11000 rpm and an utmost torque of 106 Nm at 9250 rpm pumped by a four-valve per cylinder operation on a dual overhead camshaft. The Katana bike gets a six-speed manual transmission system to transfer this driving force to the wheels, which is operated with the help of an assist and slipper clutch. This clutch system makes riding smooth by means of providing the effortless clutch operability and feasibility of clutch-free downshifting and braking. The easy gear shifting is also helpful in improving fuel efficiency which is claimed to be 22 km/l for the Katana, though the mileage figures are always variable. Further, the Suzuki Katana’s top speed has been claimed to be 240 km/h.

Let’s leave the powertrains and performance aside, and look at the suspension, wheels, and braking system. This motorcycle rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, sporting the tyres of ‘120/70 - ZR17’ profile in the front and ‘190/50 - ZR17’ in the rear, suspended by oil-damped inverted telescopic coil spring front suspension and oil-damped linked-type coil spring in the rear. Further, it gets a 310mm front disc brake with a four-piston caliper and a 240mm rear disc brake with a single-piston caliper, which are essentially needed in a running bike for stopping as well as to control the speed.

On the dimensions front, this Suzuki bike has an overall length of 2130mm, an overall width of 820mm, and an overall height of 1100mm, along with a wheelbase of 1460mm, ground clearance of 140mm, and saddle height of 825mm. The kerb weight of this bike sitting on the Monocoque frame is 217 kg.

Suzuki Katana Exterior Elements

The front of the motorcycle displays a wide rectangular LED headlight with flanked daytime running lights on the sides of the front cowl, a black transparent visor, pentagonal rear-view mirrors, wide single-tone front fender, golden front forks, wheels in co-ordinated colours, and turn indicators peeking from both sides of the engine housing. Furthermore, it exhibits ‘Suzuki’ branding on the ergonomic fuel tank, model branding on the under-seat side panel, two-step single seat design, short upswept black muffler, and rear LED combination lights with sharp lines and unique lighting patterns.

Suzuki Katana Features

This Suzuki motorcycle has been equipped with plenty of features like a full LCD brightness adjustable instrument cluster with amber backlighting that displays a lot of useful ride information including LED indicators, high beam neutral, malfunction, master warning, coolant temperature, oil pressure, low voltage warning, and ABS and TCS statuses. The ABS is the antilock braking system that prevents the wheel locking and bike skidding, and TCS is the traction control system that monitors the traction requirement of wheels in different situations and supplies and controls it accordingly. Moreover, it has floating handlebars, a ride-by-wire electronic throttle system, low RPM assist, Suzuki easy start system, a drive-mode selector to select one from the five on offer, a mobile app connectivity feature, and GPS and navigation, among other offerings.

Suzuki Katana Price and Variants

The Suzuki Katana price is quite similar to its rivals like Kawasaki Versys 1000, Ducati Hypermotard 950, and Aprilia RS 660. You can check the most recent prices of the Katana in the price section above. In terms of aftersales, it comes with a warranty of two years or 30000 km, whichever is earlier; further terms of the warranty should be checked with the dealer directly.

Speaking of variants, Suzuki sells it in a single ‘Standard’ variant and two colours which are Metallic Mystic Silver and Metallic Mat Stellar Blue.