Aprilia RSV4 vs Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4stacks up against the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia RSV4 | Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $19,999 | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1099 cc | 1099 cc |
| Horsepower | 217 hp | — |
| Torque | 125 Nm | — |
| Weight | 202 kg | 201 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L | 17.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Dual 330mm discs | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Single 220mm disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 front, 200/55-17 rear | Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70-17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55-17 (73W) |
Aprilia RSV4 vs Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 and the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 brings 217 hp in a 202 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS counters with its own power figure at 201 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: