BMW F 900 XR vs Suzuki Katana Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Smooth and refined performance Comfortable ride quality Read More	Unique design Dynamic riding experience Read More
Things we don't like	Slightly pricey for what it offers Limited windblast protection from the front windscreen   Read More	No mechanical advancements over GSX-S1000 Limited electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	895 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	150 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15.5 L	12 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	In-line 2 Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	108 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro V	--
Bore X Stroke	86 mm x 77 mm	73.4 mm x 59 mm
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	12.2:1
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate Wet	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6750 rpm	9500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	--	22 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	825 mm	825 mm
Kerb Weight	219 kg	215 kg
Dry Weight	219 kg	--
Width	860 mm	835 mm
Gross Weight	438 kg	--
Height	1320 mm	1110 mm
Wheel Base	1521 mm	1460 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2160 mm	2130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Link Type
Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	100/70 R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	190/50 R17
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat,Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No