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. The claimed mileage of BMW R 12 is 19.60 kmpl whereas the mileage of Suzuki Katana is 23 kmpl. 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 ...

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 Double 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) Alloy 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
101 mm
73.4 mm
Stroke
73 mm
59.0 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
12.2 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
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
Peak Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
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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)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
753 mm
825 mm
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2130*820*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1460 mm
Length
2200 mm
2130 mm
Ground Clearance
...
140 mm
Height
1110 mm
1100 mm
Width
830 mm
820 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
217 Kg
Total Weight
430 kg
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Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
753 mm
825 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
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Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
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Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-By-Wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System
USB charging port
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Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
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Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
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Cruise Control
...
Frame
Tubular space frame
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ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Switchable ABS
...
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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