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Kawasaki Z1100 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Comparison

Compare Kawasaki Z1100 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200 to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Kawasaki Z1100 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

Z1100 vs Speed Twin 1200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z1100	Speed Twin 1200
Price	12.79 L	13.84 L
Power	1099.0 CC	1200.0 CC
Class	Sports	Sports
Mileage	17 KM/L	19 KM/L

Kawasaki Z1100

Ex-Showroom Price

₹12.79 L

Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Ex-Showroom Price

₹13.84 L

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Kawasaki Z1100

STD

12.79 L

Triumph Speed Twin 1200

STD

13.84 L

Overview Specifications Features

Overview

Specifications

Engine CC	1099.0 CC	1200.0 CC
Max Torque	113 Nm @ 7,600 Rpm	112 Nm @ 4250 Rpm
Top Speed	N/A	210,215 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self

Ground Clearance	125 mm mm	140 mm mm
Kerb Weight	221 KG	216 KG
Seat Height	815 mm	807 mm

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	14.5 L
Mileage	17 KM/L	19 KM/L

Front Brake Type	Dual Semi-floating Discs	Twin Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Single Disc
Front Tyre	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 R17
Rear Tyre	190/50 - ZR17	160/60 R17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Cast Aluminum

Features

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.