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The newly launched Suzuki Katana has started to arrive at the dealerships in the Indian market. The litre-class model, which is imported via the CBU route, has been priced at Rs 13.61 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). In the Indian market, the Suzuki Katana rivals the likes of the BMW S1000 XR and the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX.

This new model from the Japanese manufacturer features a monocoque-style bodywork and packs styling elements such as a rectangular shaped headlight, a tinted flyscreen, fairing integrated turn indicators, and rear-fender mounted numberplate and turn indicators. The mechanical specifications include a 999cc, inline-four, liquid-cooled engine that produces 149bhp and 106Nm of peak torque.

Suzuki Katana Right Side View
The feature list isn’t as comprehensive as its rivals, and while the Suzuki Katana uses full-LED lighting, it misses Bluetooth connectivity. The information-rich instrument console, however, shows a wide range of information. These include a digital speedometer, bar-style tachometer, odometer, dual trip meters, gear position, coolant temperatures, driving range, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, riding range, traction control level, a lap-timer, and a clock. The electronic rider aids comprise three ride modes, cornering ABS, five-level traction control system, low RPM assist, Suzuki Easy Start System, and bi-directional quickshifter.

The hardware on the Katana includes a twin-spar aluminium main frame, an aluminium swingarm, 43mm inverted KYB front forks, a rear monoshock, twin 310mm discs with Brembo callipers at the front, and a single 240mm rotor with a Nissin-sourced calliper. The motorcycle is available in two colours in the Indian market – Metallic Mat Stellar Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver.