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Suzuki Katana 1000 - [2022]
This edition of the Suzuki Katana 1000 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT and the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R.This particular Suzuki Katana has a 999cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2022 Katana shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Katana's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 215 kgs (473 lbs) this makes the Suzuki Katana 1000 in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2022 Suzuki Katana shares the same bhp with the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ - [2024]
In terms of power the 999cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 152.2 bhp (113 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ [152 bhp (113 kW) @ 11000 rpm] or the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition [146 bhp (108 kW) @ 8000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 78.0 lb-ft (105.8 Nm) @ 9250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki Katana you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2008 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000.
The 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 has a Power to weight ratio of 707.9 bhp per ton and 363.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Katana competing with the 2008 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition [727.6 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC [727.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki Katana generating around 363.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 954 [387.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP [385.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki Katana 1000 similar in acceleration to the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 ABS (5.2 secs) and the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki (5.2 secs). This Suzuki Katana 1000 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 and the 1972 Suzuki GT 380 J
When talking about the performance of the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1972 Suzuki GT 380 J (0 secs) and the 2004 Yamaha XT 225 Serow (0 secs).
The 2022 version of the Suzuki Katana 1000 has a maximum speed of 149mph.
Top Speed of the 2022 Katana equals the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 then how about a 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple (160 mph) and the 2024 Honda CBR 600 RR (160 mph).
Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII
Engine Capacity: 961 cc
Top Speed: 120 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.5 secs @ 0 mph
