Kawasaki Z1100 vs Kawasaki Z900

Kawasaki Z1100 vs Kawasaki Z900 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2025.

Key differences

SpecsKawasaki Z1100Kawasaki Z900
Yearssince 2025since 2025
TypeNakedNaked
LicenceA onlyA only
Engine1099 cm³, 4 cyl.948 cm³, 4 cyl.
Power100 kW / 136 hp91.2 kW / 124 hp
Weight221 kg (with fluids)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm830 mm
ABSABSABS
Drive / gearboxchain, manualchain, manual
Tank17 l17 l
Fuel use5.6 l/100 km5.6 l/100 km
Range on one tank260 km260 km
New price (official list, PL)£11,200-
Used price (estimate)£8,900 - £9,600£6,600 - £7,100

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Kawasaki Z1100: Weak points

  • High insurance cost
  • Snatchy throttle at low speed

Kawasaki Z900: Weak points

  • Snatchy throttle at low speed
  • Little wind protection

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