Honda CB1000R vs Suzuki Katana: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CB1000R (2021-2023) and the Suzuki Katana (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CB1000R 143 hp, Suzuki Katana 150 hp.
- Torque: Honda CB1000R 104 Nm, Suzuki Katana 106 Nm.
- Weight: Honda CB1000R 211 kg, Suzuki Katana 215 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CB1000R (2021-2023)143
- Suzuki Katana (2022-present)150 (best)
Torque Nm
- Honda CB1000R (2021-2023)104
- Suzuki Katana (2022-present)106 (best)
Weight kg
- Honda CB1000R (2021-2023)211 (best)
- Suzuki Katana (2022-present)215
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2023 · Black Edition Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hypernaked | Hypernaked |
| Years | 2021-2023 | 2022-present |
| Engine | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve, Euro5 | 999cc long-stroke inline-four, Euro 5-compliant revision with new cam profiles/valve springs/exhaust/airbox, ride-by-wire throttle |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 143 hp @ 10,500 rpm | 150 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6-speed manual with bi-directional quickshifter and assist-and-slipper clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 211 kg (wet)Best | 215 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 LBest | 12 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston (SFF-BP), fully adjustable, 119mm (4.7in) travel | 43mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable (spring preload, compression and rebound damping), ~120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock with gas-charged HMAS damper, 10-step preload and stepless rebound adjustment, 131mm (5.2in) travel | KYB monoshock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, ~130mm travel |
| Brake system | Standard 2-channel ABS | Bosch ABS standard; 5-level switchable traction control; ride-by-wire throttle with 3 ride modes |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm floating discs, radially-mounted 4-piston Tokico calipers | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount Brembo monobloc 4-piston calipers (four 32mm pistons) |
| Rear brake | 256mm single disc | Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 |
| Rear tire | 190/55ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C, Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 12,999 (US) | Not available |