Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder, 16 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast	4 In 1 Exhaust
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	12.2 : 1
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Displacement	1043 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	140 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	111 Nm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Xenon	LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition Type	Digital	Transistorized
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Width	790 mm	835 mm
Curb Weight	235 kg	215 kg
Wheelbase	1440 mm	1460 mm
Length	2100 mm	2130 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1185 mm	1110 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	815 mm	825 mm
Category	--	Super Sport

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Twin Tube	--
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Body Frame Material	Alloy	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	Back Link	Link Type

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	190/50 Z17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	--
Cruise Control	No	--

Brake

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