Bimota SB 6 R vs Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota SB 6 Rstacks up against the Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota SB 6 RSuzuki GSX 1100 S Katana
Model year20011984
Price
Engine1074 cc1074 cc
Horsepower156 hp100 hp
Torque117 Nm
Weight190 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 3.50-19 / 4.50-17

Bimota SB 6 R vs Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota SB 6 R and the Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota SB 6 R brings 156 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana counters with 100 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: