Honda NT1100 Sport Tourer Review And Specs

In a motorcycling landscape full of adventure-styled bikes, there is a gap. And that gap exists for riders that desire performance, handling, long range comfort, and technology but not necessarily the image or physical dimensions of ‘adventure’. In other words, what they want is a straightforward touring machine, but one with a rich specification list and a sporty edge to its performance – the sort of bike that deals with the weekday commute efficiently and usefully and is also ready for an extended tour, fully loaded.

The NT1100 is precisely that bike. A new breed of Honda tourer, it’s designed to draw those with a long memory of similar Honda machines of the past, but also attract a much younger rider. Employing the frame and characterful twin-cylinder engine of the CRF1100L Africa Twin as a base, engaging performance is assured. But it’s also packed with features that build and broaden any motorcycle’s appeal. Comfortable, agile, enjoyable. The NT1100 in a nutshell. Sleek, subtle styling delivers efficient aerodynamic performance with a riding position tailored for touring. Screen height and angle are 5-way adjustable and upper and lower wind deflectors also work to protect the rider. A 6.5-inch TFT touch screen provides full colour, customisable displays and offers Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® connectivity. Cruise control, heated grips and sizable integrated panniers are standard equipment. The NT1100’s steel semi-double cradle frame employs a relatively short wheelbase and sharp steering geometry while suspension is via 43mm Showa cartridge-type inverted front forks and single-tube rear shock. Rear spring preload adjusts hydraulically. Dual 310mm front discs are paired with 4-piston radial-mount calipers; tyres are sized 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear.

It also features full-fat performance from the twin-cylinder engine, inherited from the Africa Twin, but with intake and exhaust tuned for super-smooth acceleration and a pleasing low-rpm sound. The performance does not come to the detriment of fuel economy: the engine’s efficiency allows a 400km range from the 20 litre fuel tank.

The electronic package includes 3-level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Wheelie Control, full LED lights, self-cancelling indicators and Emergency Stop Signals. And finding a natural home in the NT11000, Honda’s six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) is an option.

ENGINE

Type    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270° crank and uni-cam
Displacement    1084cc
Bore x Stroke    92mm x 81.5mm
Compression Ratio    10.1:1
Max. Power Output    75kW at 7,500rpm
Max. Torque    104Nm at 6,250rpm
Noise Level    L-urban73.6dB, L-wot78.4dB – MT;
L-urban 73.6dB, L-wot 79.4dB – DCT
Oil Capacity    4.8 – MT
5.2 – DCT

FUEL SYSTEM

Carburation    PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel Tank Capacity    20.4L
CO2 Emissions    116g/km
Fuel Consumption    5L/100km (20km/L)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Capacity    12V/11.2AH
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch Type    Wet, multiplate clutch
Transmission Type    MT: 6-speed Manual Transmission
DCT: 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission
Final Drive    Chain

FRAME

Type    Semi double cradle
CHASSIS
Dimensions (L´W´H)    2240mm x 865mm x 1360mm (low screen position)
Wheelbase    1,535mm
Caster Angle    26.5°
Trail    108mm
Seat Height    820mm
Ground Clearance    175mm
Kerb Weight    238Kg – MT
248Kg – DCT

SUSPENSION

Type Front    Showa 43mm SFF-BP type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster, 150mm stroke.
Type Rear    Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster, 150mm axle travel.

WHEELS

Type Front    Multi-spoke cast aluminium
Type Rear    Multi-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres Front    120/70R17 M/C
Tyres Rear    180/55R17 M/C

BRAKES

ABS System Type    2-channel ABS
Type Front    Radial mounted four-piston brake caliper, 310mm floating double disc
Type Rear    Single piston caliper, 256mm single disc

INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS

Instruments    6.5inch TFT Touch Panel Multi information display & secondary LCD meter
Security System    HISS
Headlight    LED with DRL
Taillight    LED
Connectivity    Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
USB    USB
12V Socket    Yes
Auto Winker cancel    Yes
Quickshifter    Accessory
Cruise Control    Yes
Additional Features    5 Riding Modes