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Kawasaki Z1100 vs Triumph Thruxton R Comparison

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

Z1100 vs Thruxton R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z1100	Thruxton R
Price	12.79 L	12.63 L
Power	1099.0 CC	1200.0 CC
Class	Sports	Sports
Mileage	17 KM/L	21 KM/L

Kawasaki Z1100

Ex-Showroom Price

₹12.79 L

Triumph Thruxton R

Ex-Showroom Price

₹12.63 L

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Kawasaki Z1100

STD

12.79 L

Triumph Thruxton R

STD

12.63 L

Overview Specifications Features

Overview

Specifications

Engine CC	1099.0 CC	1200.0 CC
Max Torque	113 Nm @ 7,600 Rpm	112.00
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self Start

Ground Clearance	125 mm mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	221 KG	203 KG
Seat Height	815 mm	810 mm

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	14.0 L
Mileage	17 KM/L	21 KM/L

Front Brake Type	Dual Semi-floating Discs	Double Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Front Tyre	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 ZR 17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
Rear Tyre	190/50 - ZR17	160/60 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke Wheels

Features

ABS	No	Yes
LED DRL Headlight	No	Yes
Twin Feature Clocks	No	Yes
Finger Tip Controls	No	Yes
Torque Assist Clutch	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Beautiful Style & Sound	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.