Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS vs Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABSstacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS | Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $14,999 | $15,799 |
| Engine | 1099 cc | 1099 cc |
| Weight | 201 kg | 213 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.0 L | 18.0 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 | Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70-17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55-17 (73W) | Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 190/50ZR17 (73W) |
Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS vs Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS and the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS brings its published horsepower in a 201 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS counters with its own power figure at 213 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: