Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS vs Aprilia Tuono V4 (1100)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABSstacks up against the Aprilia Tuono V4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS | Aprilia Tuono V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Price | $14,999 | — |
| Engine | 1099 cc | 1077 cc |
| Torque | — | 121 Nm |
| Weight | 201 kg | 185 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 17.0 L | 4.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Double disc. ABS. Brembo M50 monobloc radial caliper with 4 pistons,30 mm. Radial brake pump with metal braided hose |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc. ABS. Brembo caliper 2 pistons, 32 mm. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose. |
| Tires | Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70-17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55-17 (73W) | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 |
Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS vs Aprilia Tuono V4 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS and the Aprilia Tuono V4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS brings its published horsepower in a 201 kg package, while the Aprilia Tuono V4 counters with its own power figure at 185 kg.
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: