Showa 43 mm SFF-BP inverted fork, adjustable for preload 5.9 inches of travel MSRP on the Africa Twin is $14,399) if-slash-when it arrives in the United States.ġ,084 cc, liquid-cooled, eight-valve, parallel twinħ7 foot-pounds 6,250 rpm (European model) (Nothing but monochrome? Not even a token red option?) It’s priced below the base Africa Twin in Europe, so expect similar positioning (base U.S. The European NT1100 is available in Matte Iridium Grey Metallic, Pearl Glare White and Graphite Black. Pricing will seal the fate of this motorcycle in the United States. That’s why we’ve created our new NT1100, offering thoroughly modern engine performance, a fun-to-handle chassis, a suite of modern technology and completely fresh, distinctive styling." So, when it came time to design a new touring model, we wanted to produce something that would resonate - and appeal broadly - to these traditional touring bike customers. "Our previous Pan European and Deauville models have enjoyed a very loyal following for many years. If the fan does not come the thermal switch is ok. Jump these two wires together on the bike side, with the key on, if the fan starts to spin, the thermal switch is bad. It is usually a large, brass with two wires going into it. “At Honda we have a long tradition of catering for owners who desire a ‘traditional’ touring bike," says Koji Kiyono, Large Project Leader for the NT1100. When the temperature gets high enough, this switch will send negative current to the fan. Torque Control and Wheelie Control also come standard. Three built-in ride modes (Urban, Rain and Tour) and two customizable “user” modes allow riders to change up the NT’s performance.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard for all NT1100s. The 6.5-inch dash is lifted from the Africa Twin, which means a large TFT touchscreen up top, with a basic digital display below. The dash is simple, if a little dated for that alarm clock LCD at the bottom. Side wind deflectors help minimize additional buffeting. The windscreen is adjustable to five positions, too. New DRLs and an adjustable 'shield look the part.
Maybe Honda has been visiting Common Tread's comment sections. In standard trim, the NT1100 checks quite a few boxes for sport-touring types: cruise control, heated grips, a center stand, hard bags and a rear rack.
These aren’t the fancy electronically adjustable units found on other sport-tourers, like Kawasaki’s Versys 1000 SE LT+ or Yamaha's FJR1300ES, but the Honda should cost a bit less as a result. Suspension is provided by a 43 mm Showa inverted fork and hydraulically adjustable rear shock. Side cases and a luggage rack are included with the base model. Seat height is 32.3 inches, which is two inches lower than the Africa Twin's seat. The steel frame, also lifted from the Africa Twin, is designed to handle a pillion and plenty of luggage. The engine shares its spec sheet with the Africa Twin 1100.
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Both manual and dual clutch six-speed transmissions will be available. Honda Europe claims a range of 400 kilometers, or nearly 250 miles, from its 5.4-gallon tank. The NT also appears to have the same performance as the Africa Twin, with 100 horsepower and 77 foot-pounds of torque. Let’s take a closer look at this new model.Īs you’d expect, the NT1100 is motivated by the 1,084 cc parallel twin from the CRF1100L Africa Twin and Rebel 1100.
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