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Kawasaki Z1100

Street Motorcycle · Petrol

136 PS
Power
113 Nm
Torque

Variant

1 variant
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Real 2026 update reworked the engine from 1043cc to 1099cc, genuinely reviving Kawasakis flagship naked after a gap
  • Ride-by-wire, cruise control and a standard bi-directional quickshifter bring genuinely more modern tech than the outgoing Z1000

Worth knowing

  • Real ownership costs (service, parts) run meaningfully higher than mainstream Indian brands
  • Offered only as a single standard model in India, with real no SE or higher-spec variant available

Performance

Z1100
136PS
113Nm
GearboxManual

Engine

1,099cc
Fuel tank17 L
Liquid Cooled6-Speed ManualWet multi-disc

Rider safety

Cornering ABSTraction controlSlipper clutchRiding modesCruise control
Front disc310 mm
Rear brake260 mm

Rider fit

Seat height815 mm
Kerb weight221 kg
Wheelbase1,440 mm
Fuel tank17 L

Price

Z1100
₹12.79 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹14.69 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹21,489 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Kawasaki Z1100, interior
  • Display5-inch color TFT digital
  • ConnectivityBluetooth Connectivity
  • NavigationNavigation
  • Quickshifterstandard, bidirectional
  • HeadlightLED

Dimensions

1,440 mm2,055 mm1,085 mm
Length2,055 mm
Width825 mm
Height1,085 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm
Kerb weight221 kg

Photos

9 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 1 colour

Practical figures

Safety
Cornering ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Standard

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 1,099 cc
Engine Type Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Max Power 134.1 bhp (136 PS) @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque 113 Nm @ 7,600 rpm
Bore x Stroke 77 mm x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Gearbox 6-Speed Manual, with Kawasaki Quick Shifter standard
Clutch Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
Drive Type Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Dual Disc, 310 mm, 4-piston, Tokico
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Disc, 260 mm, 1-piston
ABS/CBS Type Sources disagree, dual channel per one source, single channel per two others; dual-channel more plausible given cornering ABS, unconfirmed
Wheel Type Alloy, 17-inch
Front Tyre Size 120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size 190/50-17, Dunlop Sportmax Q5A

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension 41 mm inverted fork, Showa, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, Showa, rebound and preload adjustable, compression adjustability disputed, 136mm travel
Frame Type Twin-tube aluminium
Wheelbase (mm) 1,440 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 125 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2,055 mm
Width (mm) 825 mm
Height (mm) 1,085 mm
Seat Height (mm) 815 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 17 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 5-inch color TFT digital
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes
Navigation Yes
USB Charging Not clearly confirmed, likely present

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes 2-3 modes, sources disagree on naming and count
Traction Control Yes, 3 levels
Quickshifter Yes, standard, bidirectional
Cruise Control Yes

Lights

Headlight LED
Taillight LED
Turn Indicators LED, DRLs present

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Split
Under-Seat Storage Not published

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

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Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Kawasaki Z1100: quick answers

Kawasaki Z1100 price in India starts at ₹12.79 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹13.93 Lakh on-road in Ahmedabad.

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What is the on-road price of the Kawasaki Z1100?

It starts at about ₹13.93 Lakh in Ahmedabad, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: New Delhi ₹14.18 Lakh, Kolkata ₹14.44 Lakh, Mumbai ₹14.69 Lakh, Pune ₹14.69 Lakh, Chennai ₹14.69 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹15.46 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹15.46 Lakh. Plus 31 more cities, each with its own price page.

What brakes does the Kawasaki Z1100 use?

Cornering ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Kawasaki Z1100's main rivals?

The Triumph Street Triple RS, Honda CB1000 Hornet and Ducati Scrambler Nightshift. See it side by side with the Triumph Street Triple RS.