BMW R 12 vs Suzuki Katana

BMW R 12 Price starts at Rs. 19.90 Lakh which is Rs. 6.29 Lakh costlier than base model of Suzuki Katana priced at Rs. 13.61 Lakh. In technical specifications, BMW R 12 is powered by 1170 cc engine , while Suzuki Katana is powered by 999 cc engine. BMW R 12 is available in 3 different colours while Suzuki Katana comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 12 vs Suzuki Katana can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 12 vs Katana

Key Highlights R 12 STDKatana STD
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm ...
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R 12 vs Katana Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 STDSuzuki Katana STD
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Brand Name BMW Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.61 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm ...
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Suzuki Katana Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 54,486 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 37,264 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 49,069 R 12 Insurance Rs. 39,197 Katana Insurance
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Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
999 cc
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
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Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
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Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
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73.4 mm
Stroke
...
59.0 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Compression Ratio
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12.2 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
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23 kmpl
Top Speed
203 kmph
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Tyre Size
Front :-150/80-16 Rear :-100/90-19
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/50-17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Alloy

Seat height
753 mm
825 mm
Length*Width*Height
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2130*820*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
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1460 mm
Length
...
2130 mm
Ground Clearance
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140 mm
Height
...
1100 mm
Width
...
820 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
217 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED

Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-by-wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System, Lubrication - Wet sump, Rake - 25°, Trail - 100 mm, Easy Start System Switch
USB charging port
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Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
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Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Trip Meter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Suzuki Katana
  • Retro Styling
  • Powerful Engine
  • Heritage & Legacy
Suzuki Katana
  • Heavy
  • Doesn't suit everyone's taste
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The Suzuki Katana is cheaper than BMW R 12 by Rs. 6.29 Lakh.

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