Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026 vs. Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026 vs Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026 compared to Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026
Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke59 mmStroke55.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power152 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque113 NmTorque104 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,600 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,099 ccmDisplacement1,000 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel118 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandShowa
TravelTravel136 mmTravel138 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
TrailTrail101 mmTrail98 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, KCMF, KIBS, Modern electronics, KLCM, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Electronic throttle control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), KTRC, Cornering traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie, Modern electronics

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,140 mm
WidthWidth825 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,455 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height809 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)221 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)211 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange303 kmRange288 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions126 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions136 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100km
Ground clearanceGround clearance125 mmGround clearance135 mm

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Comfort, Connectivity, LightingEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Connectivity, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2026

With its successful revisions and cheeky look, the new Hornet is very appealing without being too aggressive. Only the display looks a little out of place in the otherwise harmonious design and the rear silencer will be recognised from a distance even by the short-sighted among us, Euro5+ sends its regards. But thanks to the Honda accessories catalogue, these visual conspicuousnesses can also be remedied with an additional windscreen that better integrates the display and a slim SC-Project silencer. And at the fighting price of €11,990 or €13,990 for the SP, the new Hornisse will be a serious contender in the battle for buyers' favour, as it has hardly any rivals in terms of price/performance ratio.

Very favourable price

Good handling

Cultivated engine running

Pleasing appearance

Noticeable load change

TC control

No more single swing arm

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1100 SE vs Honda CB1000 Hornet

Price Kawasaki Z1100 SE

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Price Honda CB1000 Hornet

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