Honda NT1100
2027 Honda NT1100: 102 hp tourer, 1,084 cc twin, standard panniers, 238 kg, €14,799. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Honda NT1100 is a touring bike powered by the Africa Twin's 1,084 cc, 102 hp twin, supplied as standard with side panniers, cruise control, heated grips and an adjustable screen. With the manual gearbox it costs €14,799, a modest price for a tourer supplied with panniers, and it is also available with DCT (€15,799) and as a DCT with electronic suspension (€16,799). Reviewers praise its comfort, wind protection and value for money, but criticise its 238 kg weight without panniers, its overloaded left switchgear and its complex menus.
World press review
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Press ratings
Electronic suspension a big step up, DCT slicker than ever and good value; very busy left switchgear, not the most exciting tourer and a dull colour palette.
Improved engine, comfortable chassis, efficient DCT and best-in-class wind protection; high weight, low ground clearance, limited colours and average braking.
A lot of bike for the money, excellent seat and great two-up comfort; suspension a step behind pricier sport-tourers, soft base setting and temperamental connectivity.
Total comfort, good handling and value for money; complicated interface and switchgear, no mid-range version, and weight.
Smoothness of the engine-DCT combination and of the damping, excellent comfort; complex electronics management, oversized and unlit left switchgear, no heated seats or storage pocket.
Sportier, more ergonomic, easy and fun, with appreciated suspension and brakes; unpleasant instrumentation, unlit left switchgear, no heated seats or storage pocket.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
Reviews cover the second generation (2025 model year), technically identical to the 2027, and almost all of them the DCT Electronic Suspension version: no test of the manual gearbox model has been published. MCN and Bennetts BikeSocial rate it 4/5. Visordown, 1000PS, Cycle News, SoyMotero, Moto-Net and Le Repaire des Motards tested it without a numeric score.
What reviewers like: for MCN, the 2025 tweaks polish off most of the first generation’s rough edges. BikeSocial sees a “solid, trustworthy” all-rounder. 1000PS rates its wind protection best in class, Cycle News praises its seat and passenger comfort, SoyMotero its comfort and value for money. Visordown, Moto-Net and Le Repaire des Motards praise the smoothness of the DCT, Moto-Net and Le Repaire des Motards the engine’s character.
What they criticise: overloaded left switchgear and complex menus (BikeSocial, Visordown, SoyMotero, Moto-Net, Le Repaire des Motards), high weight (1000PS, SoyMotero), limited ground clearance and average braking (1000PS), conventional suspension set up too soft (Cycle News), dull (Visordown) or limited (1000PS) colour choice, and no heated seats or storage pocket (Moto-Net, Le Repaire des Motards).
Key quotes
"The Honda NT1100 got a seemingly minor refresh for the 2025 sports tourer, but those little changes polish off most of the rough edges and enhance its overall competence and appeal."
"Honda's NT1100 is a wise old owl of a bike. It isn't the jazziest or flashiest, but it's a solid, trustworthy, versatile, approachable and capable all-rounder."
"The changes make the bike more appealing than ever. What's more, it's still excellent value, and if you're already looking at a DCT-equipped bike (two-thirds of NT1100 buyers go for the auto), it's such a small jump to spec the electronic suspension that it seems like a no-brainer."
"Those who already liked the 2022 model will love the 2025 version."
"If the 2022 NT1100 was a good motorcycle, the Honda NT1100 DCT is a magnificent one, especially for travelling."
"Easy and docile, the Honda can also be fun, with an engine whose character is all elegance. The DCT gearbox and electronic suspension make it one of the most considerate touring bikes around."
Pros
- Comfort and wind protection (one-hand adjustable screen)
- Comprehensive standard equipment: panniers, cruise control, heated grips, centre stand
- Torquey twin (112 Nm at 5,500 rpm)
- Value for money (standard panniers)
- Claimed range of about 400 km
Cons
- 238 kg without the standard panniers (12 kg)
- Overloaded left switchgear and complex menus
- Electronic suspension only on the DCT
- Ground clearance and brakes rated average by 1000PS
- No heated seats or storage pocket
Our review
Which NT1100 in France?
Honda France offers the NT1100 in three versions: the manual gearbox model at €14,799, covered here, the dual-clutch DCT at €15,799 and the DCT Electronic Suspension (Showa-EERA) at €16,799. The electronic suspension is only available with the DCT gearbox, chosen by 66% of buyers since launch according to Honda. There is no A2 version. In the United States, only the DCT is sold ($11,999 in 2026).
What is the 2027 model year?
The 2027 model year differs from the 2026 only in its colours: Mat Ballistic Black Metallic and Mat Beta Silver Metallic are new, Pearl Hawkseye Blue carries over. Both model years coexist in the French range at the same price. The last technical update came with the 2025 model year, which opened the second generation. According to Honda, more than 25,000 NT1100s have been sold and it was Europe’s most popular tourer in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How good is the engine?
The 1,084 cc, 270° parallel twin, taken from the Africa Twin, makes 102 hp (75 kW) at 7,500 rpm and 112 Nm at 5,500 rpm. In 2025, new intake ducts, revised injectors and compression raised to 10.5:1 brought 7% more low and mid-range torque (112 Nm versus 104 Nm before). The six-speed manual gearbox gets an assist and slipper clutch; a quickshifter with auto-blipper is available as an accessory. MCN, 1000PS and Le Repaire des Motards praise a more responsive engine; MCN nonetheless points out that the NT1100 is no rocket.
How does it ride?
The steel frame derived from the Africa Twin gets a 43 mm Showa upside-down fork and a Pro-Link shock, both preload-adjustable (remotely at the rear) with 150 mm of travel. The 17-inch wheels carry 120/70 and 180/55 road tyres. Braking relies on twin 310 mm discs gripped by four-piston radial calipers, with cornering ABS since 2025. Almost all press tests were carried out on the DCT Electronic Suspension version, which BikeSocial and Visordown clearly prefer to the conventional suspension. Cycle News, which rode the conventional suspension of the US DCT, finds it behind pricier sport-tourers and set up too soft. 1000PS notes a high weight, limited ground clearance and average braking.
What equipment?
Standard equipment is comprehensive for the price: 37- and 36-litre side panniers (each takes a full-face helmet), a screen adjustable with one hand over 167 mm, deflectors, heated grips, cruise control, centre stand, luggage rack, 12 V and USB sockets. The 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen, backed by an LCD display, supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The six-axis IMU manages three-level torque control (with wheelie control), cornering ABS and rear lift control. Five riding modes are available. Most reviews criticise the overloaded left switchgear and hard-to-master menus; French testers regret the lack of heated seats and a storage pocket.
Who is it for?
The NT1100 suits riders who want to travel two-up with luggage for under €15,000. It favours comfort, protection and ease over sportiness; those looking for more power will turn to the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. The 238 kg kerb weight excludes the standard panniers, which add 12 kg.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Honda quotes 5.0 L/100 km, giving a range of nearly 400 km from the 20.4-litre tank. BikeSocial measured around 5.9 L/100 km on a brisk road test. The manual calls for an oil change every 12,000 km and every year, and a valve clearance check every 24,000 km. The warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage, extendable up to 6 years.
Recalls
2025 NT1100s built between October 2024 and March 2025 were recalled for a faulty crankcase bolt. An earlier recall concerned the fuel injection software of 2022 NT1100 DCTs.
Specifications
| Displacement | 1084 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 102 hp (75 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Weight | 238 kg (kerb, manual gearbox version, without the standard side panniers: +12 kg) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.33 |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.4 L |
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km (WMTC cycle) — 116 g/km CO2 |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 12,000 km and every year — Valves: checked every 24,000 km (Honda owner's manual) |
| Engine type | 270° parallel twin, 4-stroke, SOHC Unicam, 8 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, assist and slipper clutch |
| License | A |
| MSRP | €14,799 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 92 x 81,5 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 10,5:1 |
| Fuel system | PGM-FI fuel injection, 46 mm throttle bodies, Throttle By Wire |
| Valve train | SOHC Unicam, 4 valves per cylinder, twin-spark ignition |
| Max power RPM | 7500 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 5500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Steel semi-double cradle frame, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 26.5 ° |
| Trail | 108 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Showa SFF-BP upside-down fork, dial-style preload adjustment, 150 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa gas-charged shock, Pro-Link system, aluminium swingarm, hydraulic remote preload adjuster, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm floating discs, four-piston radial calipers, sintered metal pads |
| Rear brake | Single 256 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (58W) |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 (73W) |
| ABS system | Two-channel cornering ABS (six-axis IMU), rear lift control |
Performance
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
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Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Tour, Urban, Rain, User 1, User 2 |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Optional (accessory, with auto-blipper) |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Dashboard | 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen + secondary LCD display |
| Connectivity | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth |
| Other features | Six-axis IMU (cornering ABS, three-level HSTC torque control with integrated wheelie control, rear lift control), 3 levels of engine power and engine braking, Standard side panniers (37 L and 36 L, full-face helmet), Heated grips, 12 V and USB-A sockets, Centre stand, Twin LED headlights with integrated daytime running lights and indicators, Self-cancelling indicators, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), HISS immobiliser, Lithium-ion battery |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Passenger comfort | Good according to Cycle News (great two-up comfort) |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | One-hand adjustable 5-position screen (167 mm), upper and lower deflectors |
| Payload | 194 kg |
The NT1100’s seat height is 820 mm; the rider’s seat area grew by 20% in 2025. The screen adjusts with one hand over five positions and 167 mm of travel, with upper and lower deflectors: 1000PS rates the protection best in class, MCN notes it is hard to raise on the move from its lowest position. Cycle News praises the seat and passenger comfort. The standard panniers (37 and 36 litres) each take a full-face helmet. Maximum load is 194 kg (rider, passenger, luggage and accessories), including 21 kg of luggage and 10 kg on the rack. Turning radius is 2.76 m.
Ownership & maintenance
≈ 5.9 L/100 km (48 UK mpg measured by Bennetts BikeSocial over a day's road test, DCT version; a "worst case scenario" according to the magazine)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~400 km according to Honda (20.4 L tank, 5.0 L/100 km WMTC); ~345 km at BikeSocial's measured consumption
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 12,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 24,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 48,000 km |
| Chain | Check and lubricate every 1,000 km (RK525MRO chain, 122 links) |
Warranty
2 years / Unlimited mileage; extendable year by year up to 6 years with servicing in the Honda network
Honda’s owner’s manual calls for a first oil change at 1,000 km, then every 12,000 km and at each annual check, using SAE 10W-30 JASO MA oil (4.0 litres with filter). The oil filter and air filter are replaced every 24,000 km, valve clearance is checked every 24,000 km and spark plugs are replaced at 48,000 km. Coolant is changed every 3 years, brake fluid every 2 years, and the chain is checked and lubricated every 1,000 km. Honda France’s warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage, extendable year by year up to 6 years provided the bike is serviced in the Honda network.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda NT1100 | €14,799 | 102 hp (75 kW) @ 7,500 rpm | 238 kg (kerb, manual gearbox version, without the standard side panniers: +12 kg) |
| Yamaha Tracer 9 GT2025 | €15,799 | 119 hp | 227 kg (wet, manual gearbox) |
| Kawasaki Versys 1100 S2027 | €15,899 | 135 hp | 257 kg (wet) |
| Suzuki GSX-S1000GT2026 | €13,999 | 152 hp | 226 kg (kerb, full tank) |
| BMW F 900 XR2027 | €12,200 | 105 hp | 216 kg (wet) |
Generations
- NT1100 (1re génération)2022 – 2024
1,084 cc · 102 hp · 104 Nm · 238 kg (road-ready)
Launch of a touring bike derived from the Africa Twin CRF1100L (engine, frame), supplied with panniers, cruise control, heated grips and a 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; DCT gearbox optional.
- NT1100 (2e génération)2025 – today
1,084 cc · 102 hp · 112 Nm · 238 kg (road-ready)
7% more low/mid-range torque, six-axis IMU with cornering ABS, revised DCT, restyled fairing, one-hand adjustable screen, larger panniers, new Showa-EERA variant.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT1100 (1re génération)2022 – 2024 Launch of a touring bike derived from the Africa Twin CRF1100L (engine, frame), supplied with panniers, cruise control, heated grips and a 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; DCT gearbox optional. | 1,084 cc | 102 hp | 104 Nm | 238 kg road-ready |
| NT1100 (2e génération)2025 – today 7% more low/mid-range torque, six-axis IMU with cornering ABS, revised DCT, restyled fairing, one-hand adjustable screen, larger panniers, new Showa-EERA variant. | 1,084 cc | 102 hp | 112 Nm | 238 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
Faulty fuel injection software that may cause engine stalling and loss of power (2022 NT1100 DCT built 27/09/2021 to 14/06/2022)
Voir le rappel →Faulty crankcase sealing bolt: oil may spray onto the rear tyre and cause a crash (2025 NT1100, designation NT1100AS, built 25/10/2024 to 27/03/2025)