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Kawasaki Z1100vsKawasaki Z650RS [2025]

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Kawasaki Z1100

72% Match

The Z1100 is the clear performance and tech flagship, with nearly double the power, a TFT dash with navigation, quickshifter, cruise control and traction aids that the Z650RS simply doesn't offer. However, the Z650RS undercuts it by over ₹5 lakh and brings a lighter, more accessible retro-styled package, making it the smarter pick for buyers who value value-for-money and everyday usability over outright performance.

Kawasaki Z1100

Standard

₹12.79 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Nearly Double the Power
134.1 bhp @ 9000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque from the 1099cc inline-four dwarf the Z650RS's 67.31 bhp and 64 Nm output.
Quickshifter & Cruise Control
The Z1100 adds a quickshifter and cruise control, both absent on the Z650RS, for smoother high-speed and track-style riding.
Full TFT Dash with Navigation
A 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS alerts beats the Z650RS's basic LCD semi-digital console with no connectivity.

AI Match

72%

Kawasaki Z1100

Performance
95%
Comfort
80%
Efficiency
55%
Features & Tech
92%
Safety
88%
Ownership
70%
Practicality
65%
Value
55%

Kawasaki Z650RS [2025]

Standard

₹7.69 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Significantly Lower Price
At ₹7,69,000 ex-showroom, the Z650RS costs over ₹5 lakh less than the Z1100's ₹12,79,000, making it far more accessible.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 192 kg versus 221 kg, the Z650RS is 29 kg lighter, aiding agility and easier manageability for everyday riders.
Lower Seat Height
An 800mm seat height versus 815mm on the Z1100 makes the Z650RS more accessible for shorter riders.

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Daily Commuter

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Kawasaki Z650RS [2025]

78% Match

The Z650RS is lighter, cheaper, more manageable in traffic, and far more affordable to buy, making it the sensible daily runabout compared to the heavy, expensive, high-strung superbike.

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Why Z650RS [2025] for you?

Lower purchase cost

At ₹7.69 lakh vs ₹12.79 lakh, the Z650RS is much easier on the wallet for everyday ownership.

Lighter, friendlier for city use

192 kg kerb weight and a more relaxed retro riding position make stop-and-go traffic less tiring than on the 221 kg Z1100.

Approachable power delivery

67 bhp parallel-twin is easier to modulate at low speeds and in congestion than the Z1100's peaky 134 bhp inline-four.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Kawasaki Z1100 and Kawasaki Z650RS [2025] stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Kawasaki Z1100

Kawasaki Z650RS [2025]

Kawasaki Z1100 pulls ahead overall

The radar shows the Z1100 dominating on performance, features and tech while the Z650RS claws back ground on value and practicality, reflecting a classic flagship-vs-accessible-retro trade-off.

Nearly Double the Power

134.1 bhp @ 9000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque from the 1099cc inline-four dwarf the Z650RS's 67.31 bhp and 64 Nm output.

Quickshifter & Cruise Control

The Z1100 adds a quickshifter and cruise control, both absent on the Z650RS, for smoother high-speed and track-style riding.

Full TFT Dash with Navigation

A 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS alerts beats the Z650RS's basic LCD semi-digital console with no connectivity.

A Trade-off

At ₹7,69,000 ex-showroom, the Z650RS costs over ₹5 lakh less than the Z1100's ₹12,79,000, making it far more accessible.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Kawasaki Z1100

Strengths for those who prioritise power, performance and value.

Nearly Double the Power
134.1 bhp @ 9000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque from the 1099cc inline-four dwarf the Z650RS's 67.31 bhp and 64 Nm output.
Quickshifter & Cruise Control
The Z1100 adds a quickshifter and cruise control, both absent on the Z650RS, for smoother high-speed and track-style riding.
Full TFT Dash with Navigation
A 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS alerts beats the Z650RS's basic LCD semi-digital console with no connectivity.
Electronic Rider Aids
Riding modes, traction control, wheelie/sliding control and engine brake control give the Z1100 a far more sophisticated electronics package.
Bigger Brakes & Premium Chassis
A 310mm front disc with 4-piston caliper and a twin-tube aluminium chassis offer stronger stopping power and a more track-focused frame than the Z650RS's 272mm disc and tubular diamond chassis.

Kawasaki Z650RS [2025]

Strengths for those who prioritise value, performance and comfort.

Significantly Lower Price
At ₹7,69,000 ex-showroom, the Z650RS costs over ₹5 lakh less than the Z1100's ₹12,79,000, making it far more accessible.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 192 kg versus 221 kg, the Z650RS is 29 kg lighter, aiding agility and easier manageability for everyday riders.
Lower Seat Height
An 800mm seat height versus 815mm on the Z1100 makes the Z650RS more accessible for shorter riders.
Pass Light Included
The Z650RS comes with a dedicated pass light feature that isn't listed on the Z1100's spec sheet.
Classic Retro Analogue Styling
Its analogue speedometer and tachometer combo with LCD inserts gives the Z650RS a distinct retro character compared to the Z1100's fully digital TFT setup.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services
Vehicle Warranty 30,000 km or 2 years

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking No No
Lights
Headlight LED Headlamp LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1 1
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Hazard Warning Lights 1 1
Pass Light 1
Turn Signal LED LED
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No No
Pillion Seat Split Seat Yes
Pillion Comfort Footrest, Grab rail Footrest, Grab rail
Additional Features
Additional Features Wheelie and Sliding Control, Engine Brake Control, Power Modes

Max Power	134.1 bhp @ 9000 rpm	67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	113 Nm @ 7600 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Top Speed		201 kmph
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Riding Range	306 km
Riding Modes	Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 3	No
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	1099 cc	649 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	18 kmpl
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves	2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
Bore x Stroke	77 mm x 59 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio		10.8:1
Spark Plugs		1 Per Cylinder
Battery		Maintenance Free
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6 Phase 2

Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper	Disc, 272 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper	Disc, 186 mm, 1 piston caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 120/70 - ZR17, Rear - 190/50 - ZR17	Front - 120/70 - ZR17, Rear - 160/60 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)	Front - 36 psi, Rear - 42 psi	Front - 32 psi, Rear - 36 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)		Front - 32 psi, Rear - 36 psi

Front Suspension	Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability	Telescopic Fork/125mm
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link/130mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	1
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1
Chassis Type	Twin-Tube Aluminium	Tubular, Diamond

Kerb Weight	221 kg	192 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	800 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	125 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)	2055 mm x 825 mm x 1085 mm	2065 mm x 800 mm x 1115 mm
Wheelbase	1440 mm	1405 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 litres	12 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.55 litres	1.8 litres

USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Available	Not Available
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off	1	1
Kill Switch	1	1
Saree Guard	1	1
Quickshifter	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Silencer Cover	1	1
Additional Features	Wheelie and Sliding Control, Engine Brake Control

Headlight	LED Headlamp	LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1	1
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Hazard Warning Lights	1	1
Pass Light		1
Turn Signal	LED	LED

Under Seat Storage	No	No
Pillion Seat	Split Seat	Yes
Pillion Comfort	Footrest, Grab rail	Footrest, Grab rail

Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Clock	1	1
Gear Indicator	1	1
Average Speed	1
Instrument Console	5 " TFT Display with Brightness Control	LCD Semi-Digital Display
Mobile Phone Connectivity	Bluetooth	No
GPS & Navigation	Turn by Turn Navigation	No
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty		1
Tripmeter	2 Tripmeters, Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Stand Alarm	1	1
Low Battery Indicator	1	1
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1
High Beam Indicator	1	1
Malfunction Indicator	1	1
OTA Updates		Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	No
Average Fuel Consumption		1
Real Time Mileage Indicator		1
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Gear Shift Light		1
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator	1	1
Service Reminder Indicator	1	1
Engine Temperature Indicator	1	1

Kawasaki Z1100vsKawasaki Z650RS [2025]

Kawasaki Z1100

Kawasaki Z650RS [2025]

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Family Rider

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Every vehicle has a different personality.

Kawasaki Z1100 pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Kawasaki Z1100

Kawasaki Z650RS [2025]

Features that matter every day.

Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Additional Features

Instrument Cluster

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