Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS vs Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABSstacks up against the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS | Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $15,799 | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1099 cc | 1099 cc |
| Weight | 213 kg | 201 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.0 L | 17.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 190/50ZR17 (73W) | Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70-17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55-17 (73W) |
Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS vs Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS and the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS brings its published horsepower in a 213 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS counters with its own power figure at 201 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: