Suzuki Katana vs Kawasaki Z1100

Should you buy Suzuki Katana or Kawasaki Z1100 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 Z1100 price in is Rs 12,79,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Katana makes 152.27 PS and 106 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Z1100 stand at 136 PS and 113 Nm respectively. Suzuki offers the Katana in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Z1100 comes in 1 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, Z1100 scores 4.7 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 Z1100 Mileage is around 17.85 kmpl.

Katana vs Z1100

Key Highlights	Katana	Z1100
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	17.85 kmpl
Max Power	152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm	136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Body Type	Super Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC

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Basic Information	Suzuki Katana	Kawasaki Z1100
On-Road Price	Rs.15,09,077* Onwards	Rs.14,19,230* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	17.85 kmpl
Max Power	152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm	136 PS @ 9000 rpm
User Rating	4.1 Based on Suzuki Katana Reviews	4.7 Based on Kawasaki Z1100 Reviews
Body Type	Super Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts		₹ 38,856 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Suzuki Katana

Kawasaki Z1100

On-Road Price

Rs.15,09,077* Onwards

Rs.14,19,230* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

23 kmpl

17.85 kmpl

Max Power

152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm

136 PS @ 9000 rpm

User Rating

4.1

Based on Suzuki Katana Reviews

4.7

Based on Kawasaki Z1100 Reviews

Body Type

Super Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 38,856

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
Displacement	999 cc	1099 cc
Number Of Cylinders	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet, Multi disc
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)	Digital
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	73.4 mm	77 mm
Stroke	59.0 mm	59 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2 : 1	11.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	106 Nm @ 9250 rpm	113 Nm @ 7600 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

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

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC

Displacement

999 cc

1099 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Yes	Digital
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
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-By-Wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System	KCMF ( Kawasaki Cornering Management Function ), K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), KIBS (including pitching control)
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	23 kmpl	17.85 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	240 kmph	-

Performance

Overall Mileage

23 kmpl

17.85 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

240 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	17 L
Width	820 mm	825 mm
Length	2130 mm	2055 mm
Height	1100 mm	1085 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	1.8 L	-
Ground Clearance	140 mm	125 mm
Wheelbase	1460 mm	1440 mm
Dry Weight	-	200 kg
Kerb Weight	217 kg	221 kg
Seat height	825 mm	815 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

17 L

Width

820 mm

825 mm

Length

2130 mm

2055 mm

Height

1100 mm

1085 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	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	260 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

260 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Monocoque Frame	Twin-tube aluminium

Underpinnings

Frame

Monocoque Frame

Twin-tube 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 Z1100
- Gets a powerful 1100cc inline-four cylinder motor
- Come with a bidirectional quickshifter as standard
- One of the most aggressive looking bikes in terms of the looks

Suzuki Katana
- May feel underpowered when compared to its rivals
- The clutch lever action is quite heavy
- Fuel tank is quite small
Kawasaki Z1100
- The design looks similar to the old Z1000

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User Reviews of Comparison

Katana
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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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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.....
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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L
lokesh on Dec 28, 2025
4.7
KAWASAKI NINJA Z1100
Very good looking, 1100cc, beast performance, perfect seating position, i hit 200kmph easily on this beast, so good comfort and in thinking about changeing silencer to increase the power and performance. Don't expect mileage from this bike because this is not mileage bike. This is built for performance and comfortable ride, so far so good this bike and it's breaking system is absolutely perfect. Overall amazing bike. Yes, of course I recommend this bike , as far as they can afford it. But one final thing that is if you really need a high performance, good comfort and look attractive and 1100 cc capacity, you can buy this beast.
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FAQs on Suzuki Katana and Kawasaki Z1100

Q) Which bike is better Suzuki Katana or Kawasaki Z1100?

A) As per our average user rating, Suzuki Katana has a score of 4.1/5 while Kawasaki Z1100 has rate of 4.7 /5.

Q) Which bike among Suzuki Katana and Kawasaki Z1100 is cheaper?

A) Suzuki Katana price starts at Rs 13,61,000 & Kawasaki Z1100 price starts at Rs 12,79,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Z1100 is cheaper between these.

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