BMW C 400 GT vs Kawasaki Z1100

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

BMW C 400 GT price starts at Rs. 11.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.29 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Z1100, priced at Rs. 12.79 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C 400 GT offers a claimed 28.57 kmpl, while the Z1100 delivers 17.85 kmpl. On the performance front, the C 400 GT uses a 350cc engine producing 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Z1100 a 1099cc engine producing 136 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the C 400 GT and Z1100, the C 400 GT is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Z1100 stands out for performance.

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C 400 GT vs Z1100 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW C 400 GTKawasaki Z1100
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.50 LakhRs. 12.79 Lakh
Mileage 28.57 kmpl17.85 kmpl
Engine 350 cc1099 cc
Max power 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 219 Kg221 Kg

C 400 GT vs Z1100 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW C 400 GT STDKawasaki Z1100 STD
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Brand Name BMW Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Water Cooled, Single Cylinder, Four Stroke Engine Featuring Four Valves Per Cylinder, Overhead Camshaft With Rocker And Wet-Sump Lubrication Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
Max Power 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm 136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW C 400 GT Colors
Kawasaki Z1100 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-381 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminum Cast Wheels Alloy
ABS Single Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 31,487 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 35,019 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 28,027 C 400 GT Insurance Rs. 36,476 Z1100 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Water Cooled, Single Cylinder, Four Stroke Engine Featuring Four Valves Per Cylinder, Overhead Camshaft With Rocker And Wet-Sump Lubrication
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
Engine Displacement
350 cc
1099 cc
Gear Box
CVT
6 Speed
Max Power
33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm
136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
35 Nm @ 5750 rpm
113 Nm @ 7600 rpm
Bore
80 mm
77 mm
Stroke
69.6 mm
59 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
4
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.5: 1
11.8:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4­ Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
28.57 kmpl
17.85 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic fork, Travel - 110 mm
Ø41 mm Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, double shock absorber, adjustable spring preload, Travel - 112 mm
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 136 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
34.8 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
34.8 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
37.7 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-15, Rear :-150/70-14
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/50-17
Wheel Size
Front :-381 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminum Cast Wheels
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
200 kg
Seat height
765 mm
815 mm
Load carrying capacity
206 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2210*835*1500 mm3
2055*825*1085 mm3
Wheelbase
1565 mm
1440 mm
Length
2210 mm
2055 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
1500 mm
1085 mm
Width
835 mm
825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.8 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
219 Kg
221 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
265 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 9AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Steel bridge-type frame
Twin-tube aluminium
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Urban
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Brake Control, Ride-By-Wire, Engine Drag Torque Control, Automatic Stability Control, ABS Pro
KCMF ( Kawasaki Cornering Management Function ), K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), KIBS (including pitching control)
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Not Available
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
37.6 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW C 400 GT
  • Looks like a proper maxi-style scooter
  • Has an extensive list of electronic riding aids
  • Has a really big underseat storage of 37.6-litres
BMW C 400 GT
  • Pricing is a bit too high for what it has to offer
  • Doesn’t get full-fledged navigation
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BMW C 400 GT Vs Kawasaki Z1100 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW C 400 GT vs Kawasaki Z1100?
The BMW C 400 GT is cheaper than Kawasaki Z1100 by ₹1.29 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW C 400 GT vs Kawasaki Z1100?
For the STD version, 350 cc Petrol engine of C 400 GT produces 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 35 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1099 cc Petrol engine of Z1100 produces 136 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 7600 rpm of torque

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