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 engine. Ducati Monster is available in 2 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 STDKatana 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 ...
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Monster vs Katana Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Monster STDSuzuki Katana STD
Rating
7 reviews
62 reviews
Brand Name Ducati Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.61 Lakh Get On-Road Price
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 ...
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Monster Colors
Suzuki Katana Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
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)
Rs. 37,264 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 38,161 Monster Insurance Rs. 39,197 Katana Insurance
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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
Max Power
111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm
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Max Torque
93 Nm @ 6500 rpm
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Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
94 mm
73.4 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
59.0 mm
No Of Cylinders
...
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
13.3:1
12.2 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
16.09m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.13m
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Braking (100-0 kmph)
44.33m
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Mileage (Overall)
18.9 kmpl
23 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/50-17
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

Dry Weight
166 kg
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Seat height
820 mm
825 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2130*820*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1474 mm
1460 mm
Length
...
2130 mm
Ground Clearance
...
140 mm
Height
...
1100 mm
Width
...
820 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
188 Kg
217 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
245 mm
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Additional Features
Cornering ABS, Wheelie Control, Ducati Power Launch, Dynamic Turn Indicator
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
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
4.3 Inch TFT
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Charging Point
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Digital
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
2
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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

Is Ducati Monster Better Than Suzuki Katana?

75% users have chosen Ducati Monster over Suzuki Katana in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 80 users have also rated Ducati Monster and Suzuki Katana on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Ducati Monster has out rated Suzuki Katana on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Monster Katana
Mileage 4.3 2.9
Performance 5.0 2.9
Comfort 4.3 3.3
Maintenance 3.0 2.9
Features 4.3 4.0
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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 Rs. 66,000.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Monster vs Suzuki Katana?
As per the users experiences the Ducati Monster has better performance.

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