2026 Kawasaki Z1100 SE and Z1100 Revealed
It has been some years since the last Kawasaki Z1000 was sold – way back in 2020, to be exact. And it is back, and bigger as the 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 SE and the Z1100.
Well, the new bike retains the Sugomi look of the previous model, but the giveaway that it is the new model is a “sleeker” exhaust silencer. But yes, it is still big in order to satisfy the Euro 5+ emission standard.
Good news is the new Z1100 boasts some revisions under the skin.
Highlights
- The new engine has new pistons, valve springs and cams.
- It produces 134 hp at 9,000 RPM and 112.5 Nm at 7,600 Nm, clearly indicating that it is meant for street riding.
- The gearbox is now equipped with a slip and assist clutch.
- There is now a ride-by-wire throttle, which in turn allows for ride modes and cruise control.
- An inertial measurement unit (IMU) takes care of lean sensative ABS and traaction control.
- A new 5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity is also fitted.
- As for the variants, the 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 SE boasts gold coloured Showa forks, Öhlins S46 monoshock with remote adjuster at the back, Brembo monoblock calipers with steel-braided brake hoses, and topped off with a different paint scheme.
- Kawasaki claims that both variants weigh the same, although a little heavy at 221 kg.
- The standard edition if offered in Ebony/Metallic Carbon Gray, while the SE is available in Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray with green wheels.
- UK prices for the 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 SE is £12,699 (RM71,872.780) and the standard 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 is £11,099 (RM62,817.23).
- The main rival of the bike should the Honda CB1000 SP, which retails for £9,999 (RM56,591.54) in the UK, and RM69,999 in Malaysia.
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