2027 Kawasaki Z1100, Z1100 SE, from RM42,000 in Japan

The 2027 Kawasaki Z1100 and Z1100 SE are priced at 1.584 million yen (RM42,000) and 1.76 million yen (RM46,700), respectively, in Japan. Both models go on sale on November 14, 2026, exclusively through Kawasaki Plaza dealerships, while the 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 SE retails at RM69,900 in Malaysia

Power for the Z1100 comes from a 1,098 cc liquid-cooled inline-four mill producing 136 PS at 9,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 7,600 rpm. The DOHC, 16-valve engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox, electronic throttle valves and a Kawasaki Quick Shifter for clutchless upshifts and downshifts is standard equipment.

Common electronic equipment includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU), Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), traction control, intelligent ABS, selectable power modes, integrated riding modes and electronic cruise control. Both bikes also get a five-inch colour TFT display with a lean-angle indicator and smartphone connectivity through Kawasaki’s Rideology app. Voice commands and turn-by-turn navigation require a free licence to activate.

The main differences are in the suspension and braking hardware. The Z1100 SE gets an adjustable inverted front fork with gold-coloured outer tubes and an Ohlins S46 rear shock absorber with adjustable rebound damping and remote preload adjustment while the standard Z1100 omits the SE’s Ohlins rear shock. The Z1100 SE also upgrades to twin 310 mm diameter semi-floating front discs with Brembo M4.32 radial-mount, four-piston monobloc calipers and steel-mesh brake hoses.

Both models get a 260 mm diameter rear disc with a single-piston caliper. A handlebar-mounted USB Type-C power outlet is another SE-specific feature and a single colour option is offered – Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray

The Z1100 rolls on 17-inch wheels, fitted with 120/70 front and 190/50 rear tyres and Kawasaki lists Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres for both models. Seat height its et at 815 mm while kerb weight is 221 kg, with 17 litres carried in the tank, and claimed fuel consumption is 18.6 km/l under Japan’s WMTC test cycle.