BMW F 900 R vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

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Things we like	Loads of features on board Agile handling Read More	Exquisite Handling Powerful engine Comfortable ride quality Exemplary design Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Read More	Average Expensive Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	895 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	148 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 L	12 L
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	12.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	108 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 2 Exhaust	4 in 1 Exhaust
Engine Type	In-line 2 Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate Wet	--
Alternator	416 W	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Emission Control	Euro V	--
Bore X Stroke	86 mm x 77 mm	73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Consumption	23.8 kmpl	22.6 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	9500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	10000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Super Sport
Wheel Base	1518 mm	1460 mm
Height	1130 mm	1110 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Width	815 mm	835 mm
Seat Height	815 mm	825 mm
Length	2140 mm	2130 mm
Kerb Weight	219 kg	215 kg
Ground Clearance	--	140 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Electronic ignition
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--
Fuel Type	--	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	190/50 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat,Tubel	Runflat, Tubel

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	135 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Rear)	142 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	12 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Cruise Control	--	No