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Kawasaki Launches 2026 Z1100 in India at Rs 12.79 Lakh

Kawasaki positions the flagship supernaked as a value alternative to Honda's CB1000 Hornet SP.

Overview

  • The Z1100 uses a 1,099 cc inline‑four tuned for stronger midrange, producing 136 hp at 9,000 rpm and 113 Nm at 7,600 rpm.
  • An IMU-based electronics suite brings a 5-inch TFT display, multi-mode traction control, cornering ABS, a bi-directional quickshifter and cruise control.
  • A twin-tube aluminium frame shared with the Ninja 1100SX is paired with fully adjustable Showa suspension, Tokico brakes and Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres.
  • Kawasaki retains its Sugomi design with a single Ebony/Metallic Carbon Gray finish for India, positioning the bike as the successor to the Z1000.
  • A reported Z1100 SE variant adds an Ohlins S46 rear shock and Brembo M4.32 front calipers with steel-braided lines, and the model undercuts Honda’s CB1000 Hornet SP priced at Rs 13.29 lakh.