A major reason for that
composure is the suspension
package, which, surprisingly,
hasn't changed much since the
900 SE ABS.
Up front, Kawasaki fits a KYB
fully adjustable 41mm inverted
fork, while at the rear sits an
Öhlins S46 shock featuring
rebound damping adjustment
and a remote preload adjuster.
Although on paper this is the
same as the Z900 SE ABS, there
have been subtle tweaks to the
damping on both the fork and
shock for the 1100, so they are
different units—they even have
different part numbers.
The suspension strikes an
excellent balance between
comfort and control. On smooth
pavement, the 1100 feels taut
and precise. On rougher roads,
the suspension absorbs imper
-
fections without transmitting
excessive
harshness up the
rider's behind.
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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 KAWASAKI Z1100 SE ABS
Commuting is easy-peasy on the 1100, especially
with that abundant low-end torque.
