Kawasaki, the two-wheeler major has been trying to get a firm hold on the Indian market. The brand recently updated several motorcycles in its lineup. However, it might not be enough for the two-wheeler manufacturer. To get its nerve in the national market, Kawasaki is planning to launch its new-gen Z100. There has not been any official public announcement yet. However, a few leaked papers from the California Air Resources Board suggest that the Z1100 is under construction.
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The new-gen Kawasaki Z1100 is reported to come up with advanced electronics on the board and modern underpinnings. It is codenamed as ZR1100HT and the technical specs have not been revealed yet. However, we know that the new-gen naked bike will derive its power from a 1099cc, inline-four engine that delivers a peak power and torque output of 136hp and 113 Nm, respectively. Also, it is likely to get Brembo brakes and high-end Showa or Ohlins suspension, complementing its power and control on the road.
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Though, it would be too quick to state the specs and features of the Z1100 one can expect it to carry a full-color TFT screen with smartphone connectivity, multiple riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control, and more. Also, the leaked papers state that the upcoming Kawasaki prodigy weighs 370 kg.
More details about the Kawasaki Z100 are still unknown, but is likely to be wrapped off by the year's end, possibly at the EICMA. The bike will be imported as a CBU or CKD is still an unanswered query. Upon launch, the naked motorcycle will compete with the likes of the Honda CB1000 Hornet Suzuki GSX-S1000, and more.