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Kawasaki Z1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Compare Kawasaki Z1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Kawasaki Z1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

Z1100 vs Vulcan S Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z1100	Vulcan S
Price	12.79 L	8.13 L
Power	1099.0 CC	649.0 CC
Class	Sports	Cruiser
Mileage	17.85 KM/L	23.00 KM/L

Kawasaki Z1100

Ex-Showroom Price

₹12.79 L

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Ex-Showroom Price

₹8.13 L

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Kawasaki Z1100

STD

12.79 L

Kawasaki Vulcan S

STD BS VI

8.13 L

Overview Specifications Features

Overview

Overall Rating	N/A	7.0
Design	-	7.00
Performance	-	7.50
Fuel Consumption	-	5.00
Significance	-	7.00
Safety	-	7.00
Comfort	-	7.50
Value For Money	-	7.00

Specifications

Engine CC	1099.0 CC	649.0 CC
Max Torque	113 Nm @ 7,600 Rpm	62.40
Top Speed	N/A	170 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self Start

Ground Clearance	125 mm mm	130 mm mm
Kerb Weight	221 KG	235 KG
Seat Height	815 mm	705 mm

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	14.0 L
Mileage	17 KM/L	23 KM/L

Front Brake Type	Dual Semi-floating Discs	Single Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Single Disc
Front Tyre	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 R18 M/C 59H
Rear Tyre	190/50 - ZR17	160/60 R17 M/C 69H
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Features

Long wheelbase	No	Yes
Under-engine muffler	No	Yes
Relaxed, foot-forward riding position	No	Yes
Large disc brakes	No	Yes
Linkage-equipped offset laydown single-shock	No	Yes

Pros Cons of Kawasaki Z1100

Pros

The liquid-cooled inline-four engine makes 136 bhp and 113 Nm, while giving you relentless midrange and top-end punch.
Rider electronics include a five-axis IMU, electronic cruise control, two power modes, three traction control levels, and cornering management.
The bi-directional Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) works alongside an assist and slipper clutch for clutchless gear changes across the six-speed box.
A 5-inch full-colour TFT dash packs turn-by-turn navigation, incoming call and smartphone pairing through ‘Rideology The App’.
Suspension hardware consists of fully adjustable Showa SFF-BP front forks and a horizontal back-link rear monoshock to dial in street comfort or track poise.
Stopping duties are handled by twin 310 mm front discs with radial-mount Tokico calipers and a 260 mm rear rotor, backed by cornering ABS.
Predator-like Sugomi styling stands out through low-slung twin-pod LED headlights, a muscular fuel tank, and an upswept tail section.

Cons

The 125 mm ground clearance requires caution over tall speed breakers and broken road patches to avoid underbelly scrapes.
A classic naked stance leaves you fully exposed to windblast during high-speed highway stints.
A 221 kg kerb weight makes slow-speed city crawling and tight parking manoeuvres physically demanding.

Verdict

The 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 marks the return of Kawasaki's big naturally aspirated supernaked, taking over from the outgoing Z1000 with more displacement and updated tech. A punchy 1,099 cc inline-four engine, pristine chassis engineering, and IMU-backed rider aids make it a fast and capable streetfighter.

But the low ground clearance demands care over sharp road bumps, and the naked front profile means you fight windblast at highway speeds. That said, for riders looking for screaming four-cylinder performance, sorted dynamics, and aggressive road presence, the Z1100 delivers.