Kawasaki Z1100 Vs BMW S 1000 R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 12.79 Lakh

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Kawasaki Z1100 Vs BMW S 1000 R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Z1100 Vs S 1000 R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Z1100 Vs S 1000 R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.27 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Z1100 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 12.79 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Z1100	BMW S 1000 R
Price	₹ 12.79 Lakh	₹ 21.27 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	17.85 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Power	136 PS @ 9,000 rpm bhp	162.00 bhp
Engine	1099.0 CC	999.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Z1100 Vs S 1000 R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 R base engine returns 16 KM/L. The Kawasaki Z1100 base returns 18 KM/L.

Z1100 Vs S 1000 R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki Z1100 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, In-line Four, DOHC	Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valve
Engine CC	1099.0 CC	999.0 CC
Engine Power	136 PS @ 9,000 Rpm	162.00
Max Torque	113 Nm @ 7,600 Rpm	114.00
Top Speed	N/A	200 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6-2.0	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection (38 Mm × 4)	Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2055 mm	2090 mm
Width	825 mm	812 mm
Height	1085 mm	1115 mm
Wheelbase	1440 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	221 kg	199 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	830 mm
Chassis Type	Twin-tube Aluminium Frame	Bridge-type Aluminium Laminate Frame With Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	17.85 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	303 km	265 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41 Mm Inverted Fork, Compression & Rebound Damping, Preload Adjustable	Upside-down Telescopic Fork Ø 46 Mm, Compression And Rebound Stage Adjustable
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link Monoshock, Gas-charged, Rebound & Preload Adjustable	Aluminium 2-sided Swing Arm, Rebound Damping Adjustable
Front Brake Type	Dual Semi-floating Discs	Twin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	260 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70-17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	N/A	190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	N/A	Cast Aluminium Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	TFT Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	-	Digital
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	Yes
Tripmeter Count	-
Tripmeter Type	-	Digital
Tachometer	-	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	-	Yes
Clock	-	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	-	Split Seat
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity	-
One-piece seat bench	-
Rear pre-load adjustable	-
Rear rebound adjustable	-
Riding Modes Rain/Road	-
Upside down fork	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	Yes
ABS	-	Dual-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	-	Yes
Anti-Theft	-	No

Electricals

Head Light	-	LED
Tail Light	-	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	-	Yes
DRLs	-	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
SOS	-	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers

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