NEW DELHI: The 2027 Kawasaki Z1100 is listed at Rs 12,79,000 on Kawasaki India's website, in a single standard edition finished in Ebony with Metallic Carbon Gray. The naked motorcycle uses a 1,099cc four-cylinder engine rated at 136 PS and 113 Nm, and comes with a quick shifter, cruise control and traction control as standard. Price as of 21 October 2026, 12:45 AM IST.
Kawasaki's page marks the price with an asterisk and does not spell out on the same page what it includes, so ask the dealer whether the figure is ex-showroom and what registration, insurance and accessories will add. The on-road figure will be higher than the list price once those costs are added.
Kawasaki Z1100 engine and performance figures
The engine is a 1,099cc in-line four. Kawasaki lists peak power of 100 kW, or 136 PS, at 9,000 rpm and peak torque of 113 Nm at 7,600 rpm. The bike weighs 220 kg at curb, with fuel and fluids, and carries a 17-litre fuel tank.
Kawasaki quotes fuel consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 km, which works out to about 17.9 km per litre, and CO2 emissions of 126 g per km. Those are the company's test figures. Real-world numbers depend on how and where you ride, and a bike of this size will use more fuel in city traffic.
The seat height is 815 mm, the wheelbase is 1,440 mm and the ground clearance is 125 mm. Tyres are 120/70 ZR17 at the front and 190/50 ZR17 at the rear. Riders of average height should sit on the bike at the showroom before booking, since the seat height and the 220 kg weight decide how easy it is to manage at walking pace.
Electronics and hardware on the Z1100
Kawasaki presents the Z1100 as part of its Z family of naked bikes, styled in the company's Sugomi design language. The company describes it as its top-of-the-line naturally aspirated supernaked, which means there is no supercharger and no full fairing, and the engine is left largely on show.
The equipment list is long for a naked bike. Kawasaki lists the KQS quick shifter, electronic cruise control, an assist and slipper clutch, selectable power modes, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) and the Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS). The front brakes use Brembo radial-mount monobloc four-piston callipers.
The instrument panel is a 5-inch TFT colour display that links with Kawasaki's RIDEOLOGY smartphone app. Kawasaki says the smartphone link lets the rider use several of the bike's functions through the app, so it is worth installing the app at delivery and checking which features work with your phone.
Taken together, the quick shifter and cruise control make the Z1100 easier on long highway rides than many naked bikes, which usually skip cruise control. The slipper clutch helps on hard downshifts, and traction control with power modes gives some protection on wet or broken roads.
What to check before booking
There is only one colour and one edition listed, so the choice comes down to whether the Ebony and Metallic Carbon Gray scheme suits you. Ask the dealer for a written on-road quote that separates the ex-showroom price, road tax, registration and insurance. Road tax on a bike at this price varies widely between states, so the on-road price for the same bike can differ noticeably from one city to another.
Also ask about the service schedule and the nearest authorised Kawasaki workshop. Big bikes need specialist service, and the distance to a workshop matters if you live outside a metro. Check the warranty terms in writing before paying the booking amount.
Insurance is the other line to watch. A high-value bike attracts a larger own-damage premium, and the third-party cover rules for new vehicles set a minimum term at purchase. Get quotes from more than one insurer before accepting the bundle offered with the bike.
Our explainer on third-party insurance rules for new cars and bikes explains the current rules on third-party cover for new vehicles. For lower-priced retro bikes, see our report on the Triumph Bonneville T40 and T4 prices.
