Honda XL750 Transalp vs Kawasaki Z1100

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 price starts at Rs. 12.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 41,000 cheaper than the base variant of Honda XL750 Transalp, priced at Rs. 13.20 Lakh. On the performance front, the XL750 Transalp uses a 755cc engine producing 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm and the Z1100 a 1099cc engine producing 136 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the XL750 Transalp and Z1100, the Z1100 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the XL750 Transalp stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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XL750 Transalp vs Z1100 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda XL750 TransalpKawasaki Z1100
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.20 LakhRs. 12.79 Lakh
Mileage Not Available17.85 kmpl
Engine 755 cc1099 cc
Max power 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 216 Kg221 Kg

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Basic Info Honda XL750 Transalp E-ClutchKawasaki Z1100 STD
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
Max Power 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm 136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda XL750 Transalp Colors
Kawasaki Z1100 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 36,141 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 35,019 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 37,074 XL750 Transalp Insurance Rs. 36,476 Z1100 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
180 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
Engine Displacement
755 cc
1099 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm
136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
75 Nm @ 7250 rpm
113 Nm @ 7600 rpm
Bore
87 mm
77 mm
Stroke
63.5 mm
59 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.0 ± 0.2
11.8:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

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

Suspension-Front
SFF-CA USD™ Forks
Ø41 mm Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with Pro-Link Linkage
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 136 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
33 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
41 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/50-17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
200 kg
Seat height
850 mm
815 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2325*838*1455 mm3
2055*825*1085 mm3
Wheelbase
1560 mm
1440 mm
Length
2325 mm
2055 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
125 mm
Height
1455 mm
1085 mm
Width
838 mm
825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
216 Kg
221 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
256 mm
260 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 9.1AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Steel Diamond
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
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
KCMF ( Kawasaki Cornering Management Function ), K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), KIBS (including pitching control)
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Voice Assist
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
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
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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Honda XL750 Transalp
  • Gets more features than before
  • Looks sleeker and more aggressive
  • Has a refined yet powerful engine
Honda XL750 Transalp
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
  • Could’ve gotten adjustable suspension
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Honda XL750 Transalp Vs Kawasaki Z1100 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda XL750 Transalp vs Kawasaki Z1100?
The Kawasaki Z1100 is cheaper than Honda XL750 Transalp by ₹41,000.
Which bike offers better performance Honda XL750 Transalp vs Kawasaki Z1100?
For the E-Clutch version, 755 cc Petrol engine of XL750 Transalp produces 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 75 Nm @ 7250 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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