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    Suzuki Katana vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

    Should you buy Suzuki Katana or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 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 Katana price in is Rs 13,61,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R price in is Rs 12,49,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Katana makes 152.27 PS and 106 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Ninja ZX-6R stand at 124 PS and 69 Nm respectively. Suzuki offers the Katana in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R comes in 1 colours. Out of 6 user reviews, Ninja ZX-6R scores 4.3 whereas the Suzuki Katana tallies 4.1 out of 5 based on 39 user reviews..The Suzuki Katana Mileage is around 23 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Mileage is around 23.6 kmpl.

    Katana vs Ninja ZX-6R

    Key HighlightsKatanaNinja ZX-6R
    Mileage (Overall)23 kmpl23.6 kmpl
    Max Power152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm124 PS @ 13000 rpm
    Body TypeSuper BikesSuper Bikes
    Engine TypeFour-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line fourLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four
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    Suzuki Katana vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Comparison

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          Suzuki Katana
          Suzuki Katana
            Rs13,61,000*
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                Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
                Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
                  Rs12,49,000*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.15,09,077* Onwards
                Rs.13,86,359* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                23 kmpl
                23.6 kmpl
                Max Power
                152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm
                124 PS @ 13000 rpm
                User Rating
                4.1
                Based on Suzuki Katana Reviews
                4.3
                Based on Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Reviews
                Body Type
                Super Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 37,947
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
                Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four
                Displacement
                999 cc
                636 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                4
                4
                Cooling System
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                Liquid Cooled
                Liquid Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                4
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Assist & Slipper Clutch
                Ignition
                Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
                Digital
                Gearbox
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                6 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                73.4 mm
                67 mm
                Stroke
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                59.0 mm
                45.1 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                12.2 : 1
                12.9:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                106 Nm @ 9250 rpm
                69 Nm @ 11000 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                Bluetooth
                NavigationYesYes
                Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
                Analogue
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Split
                Body Graphics
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                Yes
                ClockYesYes
                Rear Footpegs
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                YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
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                Yes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
                Features and Safety
                Service Due IndicatorYesYes
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding ModesYes
                Rain,Road,Sports
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Power Modes
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                Yes
                QuickshifterYesYes
                Windscreen
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                Yes
                Additional Features/Information
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                Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-By-Wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System
                101 mm Trail,
                Real Time Mileage Indicator
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                Yes
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                23 kmpl
                23.6 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
                240 kmph
                250 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                17 L
                Width
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                820 mm
                710 mm
                Length
                2130 mm
                2025 mm
                Height
                1100 mm
                1105 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                1.8 L
                3.4 L
                Ground Clearance
                140 mm
                130 mm
                Wheelbase
                1460 mm
                1400 mm
                Kerb Weight
                217 kg
                198 kg
                Seat height
                825 mm
                830 mm
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
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                Yes
                Pilot LampsYes
                -
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                310 mm
                310 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                240 mm
                220 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                36 psi
                36 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                36 psi
                36 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                42 psi
                42 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                42 psi
                42 psi
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Monocoque Frame
                Perimeter, aluminium

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Suzuki Katana

                  • Has a smooth and refined engine
                  • Retro styling that looks appealing
                  • Quite affordable compared to its rivals

                  Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

                  • Aggressive design with sporty looks
                  • Impressive performance figures from the inline-four engine
                  • Comes with a lot of riding aids
                • Suzuki Katana

                  • May feel underpowered when compared to its rivals
                  • The clutch lever action is quite heavy
                  • Fuel tank is quite small

                  Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

                  • Only available in a single colour scheme
                  • Misses navigation guidance of any kind
                  • Being a supersport, its ergonomics might not suit everyone

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Katana
                • Ninja ZX-6R
                • 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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                  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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                • A
                  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.....
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                  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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                  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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                  rudraksh on May 02, 2026
                  5.0
                  Real review of This beast
                  Best performance, great comfort, great looks, good mileage, great service experience, nice sitting, looks on highways is always pleasing, best bike ever made for Indian roads un match-able performance. Comfortable, good to go, so easy peasy. bikes are always attachment for boys/men/males. They never ever let us down. Speed is just lovely. Amazing experience - initial 400 kms felt nothing. They were like a thing of an hour or two for this bike. Yes. definitely i would recommend this bike to every buyer who is planning to get a bike at this range. The Fabulous experience mind blowing bike. Always satisfactory. Never let me down anywhere. The bike is amazing.
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                  sunny on Mar 16, 2026
                  4.2
                  EXCELLENCE IN EVERYTHING
                  I chose to buy this Kawasaki Ninja ZX because it is a pure power of technology and alignment I wanted a bike for every day ride the aerodynamic body work and sleek give it a powerful and a roaring beast thereby give a track racing bike. The ninja ZX 6R comes with 636 liquid Cool engine, which gives give a thrilling power, one of the best feature of ZX 6R is pure handling on high speed the modern ZX six are consist of many features like fraction control ABS high speed power transmission Yes i would definitely recommend this bike because i have been driving it from high to low levelled areas and it gives a perfect connection with the ground with perfect stability at high speed, super lightening scream of the inline 4 cylinder.
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                  jayesh on Dec 29, 2025
                  4.2
                  Speed Handling And Highway Comfort Of Ninja ZX 6R
                  Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R is super smooth on highways with strong performance. Suspension feels stiff during city rides Mileage is decent looks are stylish and surprisingly, family friendly ZX 6R offers smooth highway rides with sharp handling. City rides feel stiff due to suspension. Mileage is good for its class design is attractive and usable for family outings. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R offers excellent speed and sharp handling Highway rides feel smooth and stable Comfort is good at high speeds. Mileage is decent but city rides feel stiff The Ninja ZX 6R delivers strong acceleration and precise handling On highways it feels planted and confident Comfort improves at cruising speeds Mileage is reasonable for a super sport bike This bike is best for riders who love speed and performance Riders who enjoy highway rides and twisty roads will appreciate it. It is good for experienced riders who like sharp handling and and anyone can go for this.
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                  vanshul on Nov 13, 2025
                  4.5
                  Proud owner if Zx6r
                  Like buying this bike at this young age was a dream, and still feels like a dream. Bought this beast on January 8th and its been 11 months to be an owner of Zx6r. I choose it because its best in the segment according to power, styling, colour, maintenance and features. I have rode it to multiple states have done long rides on it, have taken it to Ladakh where i complete 3000 kilometer ride and also to Nepal, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand etc And soon gonna take it to the place it is meant for the Budh International Circuit. Yes! To anyone who asks me to suggest a bike under 15 lakhs or best in 600cc segment i always have suggest the zx6r, as being a content creator having 50k followers across social media, i have suggested a-lot of my followers to go with the Zx6r as its best in the segment
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                  naveen on Oct 19, 2025
                  4.0
                  good bike.
                  The vehicle looks good, top speed is 250km/hr, basic comfort and mileage. This bike is best in 600cc segment and the only 600cc bike other than CBR 650r and rs 660 comparable to Yamaha r6 this bike is very legendary needs upgrading in features and Kawasaki show respect when given to service this bike is In fact the one of the best bike the segment good bike.
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                FAQs on Suzuki Katana and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

                Q) Which bike is better Suzuki Katana or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

                A) As per our average user rating, Suzuki Katana has a score of 4.1/5 while Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has rate of 4.3 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Suzuki Katana and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is cheaper?

                A) Suzuki Katana price starts at Rs 13,61,000 & Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R price starts at Rs 12,49,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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