India, Nov. 14 -- Kawasaki just launched the Z1100 in the Indian market. It is the successor to the Z1000. However, the most popular naked motorcycle in Kawasaki's lineup continues to be the Z900. So, if someone is cross-shopping in Kawasaki's portfolio only and wants a naked motorcycle, then here is a quick comparison between the Z900 and the Z1100.

Both motorcycles follow Kawasaki's Sugomi design language. They are quite sharp-looking motorcycles with loads of road presence. However, it is the Z1100 that looks more muscular. The reason is quite simple: with the Z1100, the manufacturers have turned everything up to 11. The tail is sharper, the fuel tank is more bulky, the exhaust unit is larger and even the front-end is larger and comes...