New Delhi: The Japanese motor manufacturer Kawasaki has come up with their new Z1100 and Z1100 SE for their 2026 range. Along with the new launch the company expands its Z Supernaked family with updates across design, performance, and tech. This bike is an upgraded version of the older Z1000 with a larger engine and significantly more features.
However Kawasaki has unveiled their new Z1100 and Z1100 SE for the international markets while these models are likely to reach India later. If you are interested in the latest Kawasaki supernaked, here is everything you need to know about the Z1100 and Z1100 SE.
What’s new in design
The Kawasaki Z1100 and Z1100 SE still follow the bold Sugomi design which was first seen with the 2014 Z1000. The new models bring back their sharp and aggressive look, now with a redesigned under-cowl that has fin-like details. Up front, the bike gets fierce twin-pod LED headlights, while the sculpted fuel tank sits right above the big inline-four engine on full display. The rest of the body is built with strong, muscular lines that flow neatly into a sharp tail section.
Z1100 and Z1100 SE Powertrain
Z1100 and Z1100 SE Powertrain
The Kawasaki Z1100 duo runs on a 1,099 cc inline four-cylinder engine that produces 136 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. Compared to the older Z1000, it now has a longer stroke, new intake ports, updated pistons, and reworked camshaft profiles. Kawasaki has also tweaked the gearing, with longer 5th and 6th ratios for smoother highway riding. The bike is built on an aluminium twin-tube frame, supported by SFF-BP front forks and a horizontal back-link rear suspension. For braking, it uses 310 mm discs paired with powerful monobloc callipers.
All-new tech upgrades
All-new tech upgrades
The Z1100 is a major leap over the Z1000 in terms of the on-board tech and gets a new 5-inch TFT display with digital readouts. This supports smartphone connectivity via the Rideology app, featuring turn-by-turn navigation and voice command functions. The motorcycle features a 5-axis IMU, which enables cornering management, 2 power modes, 3-level traction control, integrated braking, and riding modes. Kawasaki has further included Electronic Throttle Valves with cruise control and a dual-direction Kawasaki Quick Shifter.
Z1100 and Z1100 difference
Z1100 and Z1100 difference
The Z1100 SE comes equipped with Brembo monobloc calipers, discs, and steel-braided brake lines, while the standard version uses Tokico brakes. Both models feature fully adjustable Showa front forks, but the SE gets an upgraded Ohlins S46 rear shock with a remote preload adjuster. Riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres, both bikes are set up for solid handling and performance.
Pricing and availability
The price for Kawasaki Z1100 starts from £11,099 (around 11.65 lakh), while the higher-spec SE model comes at £12,699 (around 13.33 lakh) However both models are expected to be available in Indian showrooms from January 2026.
Inputs Ahsan Khan