Yamaha MT-10 2021 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2021

Yamaha MT-10 2021

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2021

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Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-10 2021 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2021

Yamaha MT-10 2021

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2021

Yamaha MT-10 2021

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	102 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	250 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,110 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-10 2021

The Yamaha MT-10 exudes a lot of emotion with the cool CP4 engine, but also doesn't forget pragmatic utility. For a naked bike, it offers a lot of comfort on long tours. It rides fast but is still refined at all times. On the racetrack, the chassis is not precise enough to beat the other Powernakeds. Overall, however, it scores with its versatility paired with radical looks and awesome sound.

great sound

pleasant wind protection

comfortable seating position even on long tours

great engine response

balanced overall package despite radical looks and wicked sound

Too inactive seating position on the racetrack

chassis and ride assistance systems sufficient for trackdays but not on the same level as the other Powernakeds.

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2021

The new Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana is based on the naked GSX-S1000 and is therefore convincing in all its quality and inner values of a typical Japanese machine. Visually, the Katana additionally has what it takes to become a classic; after all, it is the first to pick up the style of the 1980s. The riding position is surprisingly comfortable and the high handlebars allow pleasant control. With its low front fairing, it doesn't become a distinct touring machine, but it certainly passes as a crossover bike that excellently combines retro, naked and touring.

Powerful and confident in-line four-cylinder engine

absolutely independent look

comfortable seating position

easy handling

triple-adjustable traction control

good braking system

few electronic features

relatively high price compared to the basic GSX-S1000