Kawasaki Z1100 Vs Honda CB1000 Hornet SP comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 12.79 Lakh

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₹ 13.94 Lakh

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Kawasaki Z1100 Vs Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Z1100 Vs CB1000 Hornet SP 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 CB1000 Hornet SP – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP in New Delhi starts at ₹ 13.94 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Z1100 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 12.79 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Z1100	Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
Price	₹ 12.79 Lakh	₹ 13.94 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Honda
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	17.85 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	136 PS @ 9,000 rpm bhp	157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm bhp
Engine	1099.0 CC	1000.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Z1100 Vs CB1000 Hornet SP – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP base engine returns 17 KM/L. The Kawasaki Z1100 base returns 18 KM/L.

Z1100 Vs CB1000 Hornet SP – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 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	4-Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Engine CC	1099.0 CC	1000.0 CC
Engine Power	136 PS @ 9,000 Rpm	157.17 PS @ 11000 Rpm
Max Torque	113 Nm @ 7,600 Rpm	107 Nm @9000 Rpm
Top Speed	N/A	230 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6-2.0	BS6 P.2
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection (38 Mm × 4)	N/A
Starting Mechanism	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Length	2055 mm	2140 mm
Width	825 mm	790 mm
Height	1085 mm	1085 mm
Wheelbase	1440 mm	1455 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	135 mm
Kerb Weight	221 kg	212 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	809 mm
Chassis Type	Twin-tube Aluminium Frame	Steel Twin Spar Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	3.7 L
Mileage	17.85 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	303 km	289 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41 Mm Inverted Fork, Compression & Rebound Damping, Preload Adjustable	41 Mm Showa™ USD SFF-BP Fork, 118 Mm Travel
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link Monoshock, Gas-charged, Rebound & Preload Adjustable	Showa™ Monoshock Damper, Pro-Link™ Swingarm, 138 Mm Travel
Front Brake Type	Dual Semi-floating Discs	Double Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	260 mm	240 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Tyre
Front Tyre	120/70-17	120/70-17 - 431.8
Rear Tyre	N/A	180/55-17 - 431.8
Wheel Type	N/A	Alloy

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	5-Inch TFT Scre
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	-	Digital
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Self-start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	-
Tripmeter Type	-	Digital
Tachometer	-	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	-	Yes
Clock	-	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	No
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	No
Call/SMS Alerts	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	-	No
SOS	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	1 Year
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	3 Years

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