Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050. Suzuki Katana 1000: 100 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Triumph Speed Triple 1050: 133 hp @ 9,400 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Katana 1000
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,500 rpm
133 hp @ 9,400 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
Top Speed
~225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (approx 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Katana 1000
7.2/10
"A flawed but rewarding buy if you budget for upgrades."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling stands out
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Relatively affordable used prices
Cons
−Zero wind protection above 60mph
−Stock suspension badly needs upgrading
−Seat comfort genuinely poor
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
8.5/10
"The best-sounding naked middleweight you can buy used today."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Savage mid-range torque delivery
+Excellent Brembo braking performance
Cons
−Steering head bearings wear fast
−Unforgiving for inexperienced riders
−Fuel pump issues on early models
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