Suzuki Katana
The Suzuki Katana comes with an 999 cc inline-four motorcycle below the Hayabusa. The Suzuki Katana brought together classic 1980s-inspired styling, a 152 PS liquid-cooled engine, Brembo braking hardware, fully adjustable KYB suspension, and an advanced electronics suite in a single compelling package. While it was no longer sold in India, this page preserves the complete specifications and features for reference, ownership, and comparison purposes.
Frequently asked questions
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"text": "The Suzuki Katana had a claimed mileage of approximately 23 kmpl. For a 999 cc litre-class performance motorcycle with 152 PS, this was a respectable efficiency figure that reflected careful engine mapping and the Ride-by-Wire throttle optimisation in Comfort mode of the S.I.R.S. system. Real-world mileage reported by owners typically ranged between 16 and 22 kmpl, depending on riding mode, throttle input, road conditions, and speed. "
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"text": "The Suzuki Katana had a claimed top speed of approximately 240 km/h. This figure was achievable at the 999 cc engine's high-rpm power peak of 152 PS at 11,000 rpm, the same powerplant architecture that informed the GSX-R1000's top-end performance character. In practical riding conditions, the Katana felt most confident and rewarding between 60 and 160 km/h, where its inline-four engine's midrange torque of 106 Nm provided brisk and linear acceleration for overtaking and highway merging. "
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"name": "What is the engine displacement of the Suzuki Katana?",
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"text": "The Suzuki Katana was powered by a 999 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve inline-four engine. This engine traced its direct lineage to Suzuki's flagship GSX-R1000 sportsbike, carrying the same core architecture into the Katana's neo-retro naked format with retuning focused on stronger low-to-mid range torque delivery for street use rather than peak power at very high rpm."
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