With the heart and muscle of an Africa Twin adventure bike, the agile reflexes of a sportbike, and the easy-going demeanour of a touring bike, the Honda NT1100 opens up nearly endless opportunities for motorcycling fun. Weekdays, its nimble handling and comfortable seat height make it perfect for commutes in the city. Weekends, its relaxed riding position and luggage options make it ideal for riding to the horizon and back. Weather iffy? The NT1100 has you covered, thanks to a sleek but protective fairing with adjustable windshield, plus heated handgrips. For sport-touring enthusiasts, there’s no better way to enjoy two-wheel freedom than in the saddle of an NT1100.
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Engine & DrivetrainDesigning a great motorcycle always begins with equipping it with a great engine and the NT1100 is no exception. The 1,084 cc parallel-twin eight-valve Unicam engine at the heart of the NT1100 gets its DNA from the acclaimed Africa Twin, so you know it’s got buckets of torque down low. A sport-tourer also needs ample top-end horsepower, which is why engineers modified intake and exhaust components and other tuning elements to give the engine a broad powerband and a character all its own.
Want to tweak engine performance to better suit your riding style or the road conditions? No problem with the NT1100’s adjustable riding modes. Choose from three default modes: Urban, which delivers an all-round middle setting of engine power and engine braking; Rain, which reduces power and braking for wet surfaces; or Tour, which gives full engine power and standard engine braking for strong performance while carrying a passenger and luggage. Want a setting somewhere in between? Two customizable User modes let you do just that.
Chassis & SuspensionThe NT1100’s steel semi-double-cradle frame with aluminum subframe was designed specifically to create a riding position that’s comfortable for touring, yet sporty enough for backroad exploring. A forward lean angle of five degrees reduces stress on the lower back, and a seat height of 820 mm plus a slim seat width at the front ensure an easy reach to the ground at stops. Likewise, rake and trail dimensions strike a perfect balance between manoeuvrability and stability, so the NT1100 feels right at home in the city and on the open road.
Bumpy backroad or smooth highway, riding solo or bringing a friend and luggage along, the NT1100’s suspension can handle it all. The Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function front Fork - Big Piston) 41 mm inverted fork uses a damping mechanism in one leg and only a spring in the other leg, which reduces sliding resistance and weight. Both the fork and the single rear Showa shock can easily be adjusted for spring preload (hydraulic adjustment on the rear), and both provide a generous 150 mm of travel.
Additional FeaturesThe NT1100’s sporty styling disguises the fact that it’s fully equipped for long road trips, in all sorts of weather. The front fairing looks sleek and compact, but it, plus lower deflectors by your feet, help to keep wind and rain from ruining your ride. And you’ll love the five-stage easily adjustable windscreen with 164 mm range of movement, standard heated handgrips, and standard cruise control.