Let me tell you that the 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 has finally hit the streets of India, and its entry has created a different excitement among supernaked lovers. The new Z1100 has not only become bigger and more powerful than before, but this time it has also added modern tech, which makes it even more special in its segment. In such a situation, if a rider is looking for an aggressive, muscular and high-performance machine, it turns out like a perfect predator.
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Design
If it comes to design, one thing comes to mind as soon as you see the design of Z1100 bold, muscular and pure Sugomi DNA. Its stance is as if it is willing to leap at any moment on the road.
Its sharp pointed twin-pod LED headlamps, sculpted fuel tank and sharply cut tail section give it the feel of a proper street predator. Kawasaki update the body language of the Z1000 without piercing it, with him and modern touches, making the bike instantly noticeable on the road.
Features
Now talk about its features, the Z1100 seems absolutely premium in terms of features, as Kawasaki has given a fully tech-loaded cockpit in it. The largest highlight is its 5-inch TFT display, in which the rider can customize all electronic settings.
- 5-axis IMU
- Two power modes
- Three levels of Traction Control
- Bidirectional Quickshifter
- Cruise Control
- Dual-channel ABS
This is accompanied by the Bluetooth feature, which features such as turn-by-turn navigation, call alerts and message notifications. So much modern instrumentation makes any long ride even easier.
Engine & Performance
Now let’s talk about the power Z1100 gets 1,099cc, inline-four, liquid-cooled engine, taken directly from Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX. It generates 136 bhp and 113 Nm torque.
Its aluminum frame is also derived from the Ninja 1100SX, which increases both rigidity and handling. Suspension has given the fully adjustable Showa units and the Tokico setup for braking, while Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres have been installed for grip.
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Price
Kawasaki has priced the Z1100 at Rs 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Talking about this directly against it, it competes with like Honda CB1000 Hornet SP, which costs Rs 13.29 lakh.