Ducati Monster vs Suzuki Katana

Suzuki Katana Price starts at Rs. 13.61 Lakh which is Rs. 66,000 costlier than base model of Ducati Monster priced at Rs. 12.95 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Ducati Monster is 18.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of Suzuki Katana is 23 kmpl. In technical specifications, Ducati Monster is powered by 937 cc engine , while Suzuki Katana is powered by 999 cc cc engine. Ducati Monster is available in 8 different colours while Suzuki Katana comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Ducati Monster vs Suzuki Katana can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Monster vs Katana

Key Highlights Monster PlusKatana STD
Engine Type Testatretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain, liquid cooled Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Max Power 111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm 152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm

Monster vs Katana Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Monster PlusSuzuki Katana STD
Rating
7 reviews
49 reviews
Brand Name Ducati Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.61 Lakh
Engine Type Testatretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain, liquid cooled Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Max Power 111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm 152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Monster Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 35,457 @ 6% (36 months)
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Insurance Rs. 36,710 Monster Insurance ...
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
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Engine Type
Testatretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain, liquid cooled
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Engine Displacement
937 cc
999 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
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Max Power
111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm
152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque
93 Nm @ 6500 rpm
106 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type
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bs6-2.0
Bore
94 mm
73.4 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
59.0 mm
No Of Cylinders
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4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
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4
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
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Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Compression Ratio
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12.2 : 1

Front Brake
Disc
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Rear Brake
Disc
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Mileage (Overall)
18.9 kmpl
23 kmpl
Top Speed
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240 kmph

Suspension-Front
Ø 43 mm usd fork
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Suspension-Rear
Progressive linkage, preload adjustable monoshock, aluminium double-sided swingarm
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Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/50-17
Peak Power
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152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
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36 psi

Dry Weight
166 kg
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Seat height
...
825 mm
Length*Width*Height
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2130*820*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1474 mm
1460 mm
Length
...
2130 mm
Ground Clearance
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140 mm
Height
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1100 mm
Width
...
820 mm
Fuel Capacity
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12 Liters
Kerb Weight
188 Kg
217 Kg
Tail Light
...
LED
Saddle Height
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825 mm
Front Brake Diameter
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310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
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240 mm

Additional Features
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Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-By-Wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System
Call/SMS Alerts
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Headlight
...
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 10AH
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
...
LED

Frame
...
Monocoque Frame
Trip Meter
Digital
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
...
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Instrument Console
...
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
...
Split
Pass Switch
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Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
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Tripmeter
...
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
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Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
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Low Oil Indicator
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Passenger Footrest
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Cooling System
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Liquid Cooled
Odometer
...
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
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30000

Pros and Cons

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Suzuki Katana
  • Retro Styling, Powerful Engine, Heritage & Legacy
Suzuki Katana
  • Heavy, Doesn't suit everyone's taste
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Which bike is best between Ducati Monster vs Suzuki Katana?
Ducati Monster has out rated Suzuki Katana on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati Monster vs Suzuki Katana?
The Ducati Monster is cheaper than Suzuki Katana by ₹66,000.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Monster vs Suzuki Katana?
For the Plus version, 937 cc Petrol engine of Monster produces 111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 93 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Katana produces 152.27 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 106 Nm @ 9250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Ducati Monster has better performance.

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