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Suzuki · Motorcycle
Katana
₹13.61 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 999cc
- Power
- 150.19bhp
- Weight
- 217kg
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Suzuki Katana — Overview
The Katana name belongs to one of motorcycling's most mythologised designs - the angular 1980 original by Hans Muth that shocked the world and defined the modern sportsbike silhouette for a generation. Suzuki brought it back globally in 2019 and to India in July 2022, wearing the same sharp-edged geometry over a 999cc inline-four engine making 150 bhp - the same proven motor from the GSX-S1000, paired with Brembo front brakes, a bidirectional quickshifter, and five-level traction control. At Rs 13.61 Lakh ex-showroom, it sat in a compelling spot for a litre-class super-naked loaded with genuine rider aids. Suzuki India pulled the plug in September 2025 after three years of slow sales - the iconic retro design that electrifies a motoring crowd proved too polarising for Indian buyers wanting modern aggression. If you find one at a dealership, the Katana is a rare, characterful machine worth serious consideration by any rider who knows their history.
Suzuki Katana Latest Updates
View allSuzuki revealed a limited-edition Katana on March 11, 2026, restricted to just 45 units exclusively for the German market. The special edition features an Akrapovič slip-on exhaust, bronze-painted alloy wheels, silver bodywork with a blacked-out tail section, sequential unit-numbering stickers, and frame sliders - priced at €15,045 (approximately Rs 16.11 Lakh). No India availability has been announced.
Suzuki India officially discontinued the Katana on September 12, 2025, removing the model from its website and instructing dealers to stop accepting new bookings. The bike was priced at Rs 13.61 Lakh at the time of discontinuation after a three-year India run that began in July 2022.
Suzuki launched the Katana in India in July 2022 at Rs 13.61 Lakh ex-showroom, marking the revival of the iconic 1980s nameplate in the Indian market. The single-variant bike was powered by a 999cc inline-four engine producing 150 bhp and was positioned as a premium litre-class super-naked with a heritage design narrative.
What We Like
- Iconic neo-retro design inspired by the legendary 1980s Katana heritage - sharp, angular bodywork that genuinely turns heads among riders who know their motorcycles
- Powerful 999cc inline-four delivers 150 bhp and 106 Nm with a smooth, usable power spread - not a peaky top-end screamer, but fast everywhere
- Proper performance kit: Brembo radial front brakes, bidirectional quickshifter, five-level traction control, and three riding modes at this price point
- More city-friendly than expected: low-RPM assist, easy start system, and a narrow chassis make Bengaluru or Mumbai traffic genuinely manageable
What Could Be Better
- The 12-litre fuel tank is genuinely frustrating - push it hard and you're stopping for fuel every 120-140 km, which kills the rhythm on NH stretches
- Discontinued in India since September 2025 - sourcing spares, accessories, and specialised service will only get harder with time
- At 217 kg, it's one of the heavier bikes in its class; slow-speed manoeuvring in parking lots and tight city spots demands adjustment
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Suzuki Katana?
The Suzuki Katana is a genuinely brilliant motorcycle that ended its Indian run too soon. The 999cc motor is effortlessly fast, the Brembo-equipped chassis is properly confidence-inspiring, and the retro-modern design has an exclusivity no current rival can match. The discontinued status is the biggest real-world concern - but for a rider who services it diligently and loves being on the rarer side, this is one of the most characterful litre-class nakeds to have been officially sold in India.