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The Z1100 is the pinnacle of Kawasaki’s unique Sugomi performance and styling philosophy condensed into our largest-displacement supernaked Z model, taking its rightful place as the new leader of Kawasaki's naturally aspirated Z family. This crouching predator is ready to strike with its torquier 1,099cc engine combined with an impressive suite of advanced rider support technologies appealing to performance-focused and sport-minded riders who are looking to experience the ultimate in excitement and sensory stimulation.
Fierce and Intense Sugomi Design
In the new Z1100, sugomi is evident both in its fiercely intense design and the exhilarating performance it delivers, radiating as a palpable energy. The look of a crouching predator, ready to strike, meets razor sharp handling to produce Kawasaki’s unique Supernaked riding experience.
Fully Loaded Supernaked
Kawasaki’s IMU-enhanced rider support technologies add even more convenience and peace of mind to the riding excitement of the Z1100, while an easy-to-read display with smartphone connectivity elevates the quality of the sugomi experience to new heights.
More Power, More Control
The torquey engine delivers more power to riders where they need it most, in the low- to mid-speed range most commonly used around town, in addition to linear acceleration response in the mid- to high-speed range. Also, an updated riding position enhances control, improving the ride feeling in a wide variety of riding situations.
Riding Position Offering Enhanced Controllability
An updated handlebar position, now wider and further forward, brings better response to rider inputs, making the handling feel lighter and sharper in every speed range for a controllable machine character.
Highest-Level Supernaked Performance
A highly rigid aluminium twin-tube frame, SFF-BP forks and Horizontal Back-link suspension, in addition to monobloc calipers paired with large Ø 310 mm brake discs create a sharp, direct response to rider inputs, making every twist of the throttle a visceral experience, connecting the rider directly to the road.
Advanced Electronics Package Including ETV and IMU
The addition of Electronic Throttle Valves (ETV) delivers more precise and responsive engine control, enabling cruise control and the latest dual-direction KQS, while a complement of rider support technology, enhanced by an IMU, helps riders enjoy their machine’s sport riding performance to the fullest.
1,099 cm3 In-Line Four: Increased Displacement for Better Low-Mid Range
The engine in Kawasaki’s top naturally aspirated Z Supernaked displaces 1,099 cm3 and delivers 11.5 kgf•m of torque. The liquid cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four engine pulls even more strongly in the low-to-mid rpm range—which riders will notice immediately and use often. From mid- to high-rpm, riders will enjoy the strong performance and sharp throttle response of the large-displacement engine. Engine performance is enhanced by electronic throttle valves and updated ECU settings to create a thrilling riding experience.
5” Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity
5” all-digital TFT colour instrumentation lends the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance. Smartphone connectivity lets the rider use several functions through RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE.
Sugomi Styling
Looks befitting Kawasaki’s top-of-the-line naturally aspirated Supernaked machine feature Sugomi styling elements. Even at rest, the Z1100 looks ready to pounce, tense with energy waiting to be released. This is expressed in the sharp lines and aggressively curved surfaces found throughout the bodywork, engine covers, and menacing front end.
Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS)
Complementing the Z1100’s exhilarating engine character, the contactless-type quick shifter enables clutchless upshifts and downshifts for seamless acceleration and quick and easy deceleration.
Electronic Cruise Control
Kawasaki’s cruise control system allows a desired speed to be maintained with the simple press of a button. Once activated, the rider does not have to constantly apply the throttle. This reduces stress on the right hand when traveling long distances, enabling relaxed cruising and contributing to a high level of riding comfort.
ABS
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ensures stable braking performance by preventing wheel lock during braking.
KIBS
Kawasaki developed KIBS to take into account the particular handling characteristics of supersport motorcycles, ensuring highly efficient braking with minimal intrusion during hard sport riding.
IMU
IMU means Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness. The strength of Kawasaki's cutting-edge electronics has always been the highly sophisticated programming that, using minimal hardware, gives the ECU an accurate real-time picture of what the chassis is doing.
KCMF
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function) monitors engine and chassis parameters throughout the corner.
Economical Riding Indicator
The Economical Riding Indicator is a mark appearing on the instrument panel to indicate favourable fuel consumption, encouraging fuel efficient riding.
KQS
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) enables clutchless shifting.
KTRC (3-mode)
3-mode KTRC combines the traction control technology of both 1-mode KTRC, which provides enhanced stability in slippery situations by preventing wheel slip, and S-KTRC, which helps maintain optimum traction in sport riding situations by predicting the rear wheel slip ratio during acceleration, into a single system.
Smartphone Connectivity
Smartphone connectivity contributes to an enhanced motorcycling experience by enabling riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly.
Dual Throttle Valves
Dual Throttle Valves offer increased power and greater ease of use care of a second set of ECU-controlled throttle valves.
Power Modes
Power Mode selection allows engine power delivery to be changed to suit the riding situation.
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Based on feedback from racing activities, the Assist & Slipper Clutch uses two types of cams (an assist cam and a slipper cam) to either drive the clutch hub and operating plate together or apart.
Electronic Cruise Control
Electronic Cruise Control allows vehicle speed to be fixed. Rider support technology that helps reduce rider fatigue on long trips and contributes to increased touring comfort.
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension arranges its shock unit horizontally, greatly contributing to efficient use of space and mass centralisation.
- Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four
- Displacement 1,099 cm³
- Bore x stroke 77.0 x 59.0 mm
- Compression ratio 11.8:1
- Valve system DOHC, 16 valves
- Fuel System Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4
- Starting system Electric
- Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Front brake type Dual semi-floating discs Ø 310 mm, Brembo radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
- Rear brake type Single disc Ø 260 mm, Single-piston
- Front suspension type Inverted fork Ø 41 mm with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension type Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability
- Maximum power 100.0 kW {136 PS} / 9,000 rpm
- Maximum torque 113.0 N•m {11.5 kgf•m} / 7,600 rpm
- Fuel consumption 5.6 l/100km
- Fuel consumption 85 kW kit 5.6 l/100km
- CO2 emission 85 kW kit 126 g/km
- CO2 emission 126 g/km
- Final drive Sealed chain
- Primary reduction ratio 1.528 (81/53)
- Transmission 6-speed, return shift
- Gear ratios 1st 2.600 (39/15)
- Gear ratios 2nd 1.950 (39/20)
- Gear ratios 3rd 1.600 (24/15)
- Gear ratios 4th 1.389 (25/18)
- Gear ratios 5th 1.217 (28/23)
- Gear ratios 6th 1.069 (31/29)
- Final reduction ratio 2.800 (42/15)
- Clutch Wet, multi disc
- Frame type Twin-tube aluminium
- Trail 101 mm
- Wheel travel front 120 mm
- Wheel travel rear 136 mm
- Tyre, front 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
- Tyre, rear 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
- L x W x H 2,055 x 825 x 1,085 mm
- Seat height 815 mm
- Fuel capacity 17.0 litres
- Ground clearance 125 mm
- Wheel base 1,440 mm
- Steering angle L R 29° / 29°
- Curb mass 221 kg
