Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS vs Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory (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 Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Z1100 SE ABSAprilia Tuono V4 Factory
Model year20262022
Price$14,999
Engine1099 cc1077 cc
Horsepower175 hp
Torque121 Nm
Weight201 kg185 kg
Seat height815 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L4.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. ABS. Floating double disc with aluminium flange Brembo M50 4-piston mono-block radial calipers Radial pump and metal braid brake pipe.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS. Brembo Ø 32 mm 2 isolated piston caliper Pump with integrated tank and metal braid pipe.
TiresDunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70-17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55-17 (73W)120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS vs Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Z1100 SE ABS and the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 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 Factory counters with 175 hp 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: