Suzuki GSX-8R vs Suzuki Katana

Should you buy Suzuki GSX-8R or Suzuki Katana Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Suzuki GSX-8R price in is Rs 9,88,551 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Suzuki Katana price in is Rs 13,61,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the GSX-8R makes 82.93 PS and 78 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Katana stand at 152.27 PS and 106 Nm respectively. Suzuki offers the GSX-8R in 3 colours whereas the Suzuki Katana comes in 2 colours. Out of 39 user reviews, Katana scores 4.1 whereas the Suzuki GSX-8R tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 6 user reviews..The Suzuki GSX-8R Mileage is around 23.8 kmpl, while the Suzuki Katana Mileage is around 23 kmpl.

GSX-8R vs Katana

Key Highlights	GSX-8R	Katana
Mileage (Overall)	23.8 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm	152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm
Body Type	Super Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four

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Basic Information	Suzuki GSX-8R	Suzuki Katana
On-Road Price	Rs.11,00,987* Onwards	Rs.15,09,077* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	23.8 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm	152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Suzuki GSX-8R Reviews	4.1 Based on Suzuki Katana Reviews
Body Type	Super Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 30,148 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Suzuki GSX-8R

Suzuki Katana

On-Road Price

Rs.11,00,987* Onwards

Rs.15,09,077* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

23.8 kmpl

23 kmpl

Max Power

82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm

152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Suzuki GSX-8R Reviews

4.1

Based on Suzuki Katana Reviews

Body Type

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 30,148

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Displacement	776 cc	999 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	-
Ignition	Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	84 mm	73.4 mm
Stroke	70 mm	59.0 mm
Compression Ratio	12.8 : 1	12.2 : 1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	78 Nm @ 6800 rpm	106 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC

Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four

Displacement

776 cc

999 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride By Wire Electronic Throttle System	Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-By-Wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	23.8 kmpl	23 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	130 kmph	240 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

23.8 kmpl

23 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

130 kmph

240 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	12 L
Width	770 mm	820 mm
Length	2155 mm	2130 mm
Height	1135 mm	1100 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.1 L	1.8 L
Ground Clearance	145 mm	140 mm
Wheelbase	1465 mm	1460 mm
Kerb Weight	205 kg	217 kg
Engine Oil Capacity	3.9 L	-
Seat height	810 mm	825 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

12 L

Width

770 mm

820 mm

Length

2155 mm

2130 mm

Height

1135 mm

1100 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Pilot Lamps	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	-	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	-	240 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Monocoque Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Monocoque Frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Suzuki GSX-8R
- Very easy to ride, even for newbies
- Light clutch action
- Predictable in the corners
Suzuki Katana
- Has a smooth and refined engine
- Retro styling that looks appealing
- Quite affordable compared to its rivals

Suzuki GSX-8R
- Looks may not be to everyone’s liking
- Could get boring to ride very soon
- Windscreen doesn't offer much protection
Suzuki Katana
- May feel underpowered when compared to its rivals
- The clutch lever action is quite heavy
- Fuel tank is quite small

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User Reviews of Comparison

GSX-8R
Katana

D
debasmit on Jul 25, 2025
4.3
BEST BIKE OF IT'S SEGMENT
I bought the GSR-8X about 4 months ago , mainly because I wanted a sportbike that could handle both daily commute and weekend trips . After test riding other bikes in this range , I felt that the Suzuki GSR-8X is the best , not too aggressive but definitely powerful enough to put a smile on my face every ride
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aayush on May 06, 2025
4.3
I recently bought suzuki gsx
I recently bought suzuki gsx 8r , Brakes are brilliant with 14 ltrs tank and 810 mm seat height makes it a good perfomance bike. Came along with quick shifter it's a little stiff but motor is extremely define. It's like a autombot transformer. Acceleration is intense like it unleashes itself and blue color is eye cathing.
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M
mandula on Nov 27, 2024
4.5
This weekly is good for
This weekly is good for all people to use in the daily life and also able to do all the works the bike is comfortable
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akshay on Nov 15, 2024
4.2
Strong nbike
Best thimg of this machine is, durability and strong body. Suzuki always made strong bike's and this is one of them.
V
vaibhav on Nov 09, 2024
4.8
Best bike with less cost of maintainance
Bike with good power and stability.it gives good average and its capacity of moving forward riders soul is unmatchable.best bike
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A
amit on May 20, 2025
3.8
Gorgeous looking
Awesome looking with great comfort nice and great features with powerful performance, i think when I drive first time it's like my dream come true. awesome feeling I can't explain my energy my excitement at that time.... great pickup great performance.. only mileage will issue but all know that powerful engine have some avg issue
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C
charles on Dec 21, 2024
5.0
Good to have this bike
Overall very good milage and maintaining was good always safety drive to easy fantastic experience with bike marketing is good it's really nice to buy every one I will approach to family and friends 🙏🙏👍🙏💓🙏💓gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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abhishek on Aug 29, 2024
4.7
The Best bike
excellent retro style with outstanding design and a powerful engine Suzuki Katana bike is a very modern and practical bike. With excellent engine performance and with great.....
S
shavez on Jan 18, 2024
4.0
Suzuki Katana The Samurai Spirit
The 1000cc Suzuki Katana naked motorbike is unveiled. It makes sure that the assist is affable with its canny instructions and applicable. Its unusual interpretation is rounded with a dynamism and effectiveness that may reach up to 20 km/l. The satiny, antediluvian-inspired design of the katana, which gives it a truly katana-inspired expression, is the source of its different clarifications. The bike's politely concentrated and active internal factors punctuate expression as well as appearance and availability. The Suzuki Katana is a great Independence bike for anyone appearing for a commodity with a significant and dateless face.
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J
jaipal on Jan 11, 2024
4.3
A Timeless Blade Of Performance
The Suzuki Katana is more than a bike; it's like riding a piece of motorcycle history. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but man, the feeling you get from it is worth every penny. Surprisingly comfy for such a powerhouse, and sure, the mileage isn't the best, but who cares when you're cruising on something that looks this cool? Speaking of looks, it is not just a bike; it is a head-turner. The Suzuki Katana isn't just transportation; it's a cool mix of power and style. Riding it isn't just a ride; it's like taking a journey through the coolest chapters of biking history.
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FAQs on Suzuki GSX-8R and Suzuki Katana

Q) Which bike is better Suzuki GSX-8R or Suzuki Katana?

A) As per our average user rating, Suzuki GSX-8R has a score of 4.4/5 while Suzuki Katana has rate of 4.1 /5.

Q) Which bike among Suzuki GSX-8R and Suzuki Katana is cheaper?

A) Suzuki GSX-8R price starts at Rs 9,88,551 & Suzuki Katana price starts at Rs 13,61,000 in Delhi . Suzuki GSX-8R is cheaper between these.

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