Katana

2020 Suzuki Katana Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2020 Suzuki Katana sport motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147.5 HP (107.7 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 108 Nm (79.7 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 147.6 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the Katana measures 215 kg (474 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2019 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.