2024 Honda NT1100 Guide

Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

2024 Honda NT1100: SHIFT FOR FUN. SHIFT FOR THE LOVE OF IT.

Introducing the 2024 Honda NT1100…

In a motorcycling landscape full of adventure-styled bikes many riders 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. Introduced in 2022 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 the NT1100 is also packed with features and technology that build and broaden any motorcycle’s appeal.

With this combination of performance and rich specification, it’s no surprise that the NT1100 was Europe’s most popular Touring bike in 2023 so far, with nearly 12,000 models sold since its introduction.

For 2024, two new striking paint options further add to its wide-ranging appeal.

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. A centre stand is also standard fit.

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 20L 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.

For 2024, the NT1100 will be available in the following colour options:

**NEW** Matt Jeans Blue Metallic with Matt Ballistic Black Metallic rear carrier

**NEW** Candy Chromosphere Red with Matt Ballistic Black Metallic rear carrier

Matt Iridium Gray Metallic with **NEW** Matt Ballistic Black Metallic rear carrier

2024 Honda NT1100 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Model updates: Debuting for 2022 and taking the heart of the CRF1100L Africa Twin as a starting point, the NT1100 is a new breed of Honda tourer which offers comfortable, agile, enjoyable performance. A low seat height and sharp steering geometry combine with high specification suspension to create a sporting package. 5-way height and angle adjustable screen and upper/lower wind deflectors ensure high-speed aero efficiency and outstanding weather protection; cruise control is standard, as are slim panniers and heated grips. Rider aids include 3 default riding modes, 2 USER custom options, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) and Wheelie Control. Radial-mount four-piston front calipers provide the braking power, 120/70-17 and 180/55-17 front and rear tyres the grip. A 6.5-inch TFT touch screen rounds out a premium specification and features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

 For 2024 the NT1100 will be available in two new striking colour options – Matt Jeans Blue Metallic and Candy Chromosphere Red.

WELCOME TO THE NEW TOURING ERA
The NT1100 offers everything you need in one motorcycle. It’s built agile for the demands of the city with light, easy handling and long-travel suspension. But it’s also a fantastic tourer, with a comfortable GT design for two, and powerful twin-cylinder engine. Add the option of six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission and Android Auto or Apple Carplay, and the only thing to decide is where and how far you want to go.

Commuting, Sports, Touring or all three? Up to you.
The versatile NT1100 features sleek aerodynamics, a large, 5-way adjustable screen and upper/lower deflectors providing superb wind protection. The seat, with an 820mm height, is comfortable for two and offers a flexible riding position. The NT1100 is loaded with a 20L fuel tank – giving 400km range (WMTC mode) – panniers, heated grips, phone connectivity, cruise control, rear carrier, and a centre stand making rear wheel maintenance easy. Three default riding modes, URBAN, RAIN and TOUR, cover most conditions and two USER options allow you to fully customise engine output.

Tuned for Acceleration with Dual Clutch Transmission Option
The muscular twin-cylinder engine offers strong performance from low rpm, with 104Nm peak torque, just what you need for effortless overtaking. The engine has a 270-degree crankshaft which creates a characterful exhaust sound and better torque. Six-speed DCT is an option, if you want to change gears, trigger-shifters offer razor-fast control, whilst 3-level S mode delivers seamless shifting for sportier performance.

Fast Steering, Surefooted Confidence
This is a motorcycle that handles lightly and accurately, whatever your riding style. With the steel frame’s rigidity optimised for strength, feel and stability, the 43mm Showa SFF BP front forks and rear shock, working an aluminium swingarm through Pro-Link, return impressive suspension reaction and a precise cornering experience, no matter the conditions. Rear spring preload is hydraulically adjustable to suit the load you’re carrying.

Stay In Touch and Increase Safety with Advanced Rider Aids
Bright and easy to read, the 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen offers three levels of information, to suit individual preference. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity allows access to smartphone functions, such as navigation, music and calls. Rider aids include Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) giving you extra confidence to ride in wet conditions, and self-cancelling Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) indicating a hard stop situation to those behind.

Advanced Riding Technology
A perfect package includes 5 riding modes, HSTC, Wheelie Control and the added safety of Daytime Running Lights, auto-indicator cancel and Emergency Stop Signal.

6.5-inch Touchscreen With Smartphone Connectivity
Customisable with 3 display modes and backgrounds. Use navigation apps and stay connected via your smartphone through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity.

Lightweight Chassis, Long-Travel Suspension
Optimised frame with 150mm front and rear suspension travel ensures confident handling and light steering – whether you’re at highway speeds or riding a set of switchbacks.

Brand-New, Versatile Touring Design
An active riding position offers genuine touring comfort, and sports potential when you need it, plus full wind and weather protection. Heated grips, cruise control and panniers are all standard.

Powerful, Parallel Twin-Cylinder Engine
The 1,084cc powerplant has strong bottom and mid-range torque tuned, for responsive acceleration, a smooth climb to the redline and relaxed cruising with characterful feel and sound.

2024 Honda NT1100 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Styling & Equipment

• Sleek styling offers excellent aerodynamic performance
• 5-stage screen height and angle adjustment plus upper/lower wind deflectors
• Panniers standard equipment, as are heated grips and cruise control
• 5-inch TFT touch screen includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity
• USB socket, centre stand and ACC socket as standard

The NT1100 has been designed, from the outset, as a sporting, agile bike but one that’s also enjoyable to ride all day with efficient, protective aerodynamics and easy-going ergonomics centred around rider comfort.

Styling is subtly sophisticated with straightforward surfaces that emphasise key character lines. Dynamic elegance front to back are the defining features of the design language of the NT1100. And of course, this motorcycle’s sleek form is also about function – aimed to elevate the quality of the riding experience.

Fitted as standard, upper and lower deflectors provide wind and weather protection around arms and lower body. The screen offers 5-stage adjustment for height and angle through a total 164mm between the high/low position. Set low, it sends air around the shoulders; set high it moves air over the rider’s helmet. Heated grips are standard equipment, as is cruise control.

The rider integrates into the machine neatly, enveloped by the protection offered by the fairing. A wide, thick seat material offers a luxurious expanse for two; seat height is set at 820mm. A large grabrail for the passenger extends from the rear rack.

The exhaust muffler too is set low to maximise pannier volume. And it’s the standard-fit, detachable panniers that are one of the NT1100’s key features. Deliberately designed to be as slim as possible for around-town riding they are just 901mm across at their widest point. Pannier volume is at 33L left and 32L right.

Bright and easy to read, the 6.5-inch TFT touch screen offers 3 choices of screen display; GOLD shows all numeric and mode information. SILVER centres on the speedometer and rev-counter, BRONZE on the rev-counter. The background colour has a default setting plus the choice of black or white. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity allows access to smartphone functions via the TFT display.

The premium specification is rounded out by full LED lights – with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – self-cancelling indicators and Emergency Stop Signals; practicality is further elevated by USB socket, centre stand and ACC socket as standard.

Chassis

• CRF1100L steel semi-double cradle frame and bolt-on aluminium subframe
• Sharp steering geometry and high spec suspension front and rear
• Showa 43mm inverted front forks and rear shock with hydraulic preload adjustment
• Dual 310mm front discs and 4-piston radial-mount calipers

The NT1100’s underpinnings are well-proven and tough – the Africa Twin CRF1100L’s steel semi-double cradle frame and bolt-on aluminium subframe. To suit the all-round, sporting purpose of the NT1100, the off-road ready suspension of its sibling has been replaced by road-focused equipment matched to sharper steering geometry.

The 43mm Showa cartridge-type inverted front forks feature 150mm travel and are preload adjustable. Like the forks, the single-tube pressurised Showa rear shock offers 150mm axle travel; it uses a 14mm diameter rod. To make carrying a pillion and/or luggage easier spring preload adjusts hydraulically, and remotely.

The wheels are aluminium, fine die-cast with a sand core allowing a hollow hub centre for the front. An intersecting spoke design (with the spokes attaching to the rim diagonally) offers several benefits: it smooths road vibration in a straight line and offers high rigidity for cornering. Tyres are sized 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear.

Wheelbase is set at 1535mm, with rake and trail of 26.5°/108mm and 175mm ground clearance. Kerb weight for the NT1100 with manual transmission is 238kg, 248kg with DCT.

Dual 310mm front discs are squeezed by lightweight, 4-piston radial-mount calipers. The rear 256mm disc uses a 1-piston caliper. All braking is ABS-controlled.

Engine

• 1,084cc SOHC 8-valve parallel twin-cylinder engine
• Power and torque output of 75kW/104Nm
• Intake and exhaust tuned to deliver smooth, powerful acceleration and pleasing low-rpm ‘throb’

The 1,084cc SOHC 8-valve parallel twin-cylinder engine is the well-proven unit from the CRF1100L Africa Twin, with peak power of 75kW @ 7,250rpm and 104Nm @ 6,250rpm peak torque. Compression ratio is identical at 10.1:1. Another shared feature is the 270° phased crankshaft and uneven firing interval.

Throttle By Wire (TBW) provides engine management and PGM-FI feeds the throttle bodies. Where the engine tune differs to the Africa Twin – and immediately noticeable to the rider – are the optimisation of both air intake duct length and muffler internals to produce a pleasing, low-rpm ‘throb’ and smooth, powerful acceleration married to relaxed highway cruising – perfect for the wide-ranging duties the NT1100 is built for.

The crankcases are split horizontally, and the water pump is housed within the clutch casing with a thermostat integrated into the cylinder head. Manual and DCT versions of the engine share common crankcases with only minor external differences. Secondary vibrations are neutralised by the mutually reciprocating motion of the pistons, while primary inertial and coupling vibrations are cancelled by the use of biaxial balance shafts. The water and oil pumps are driven by the balancer shafts.

A crank pulsar – with relator teeth spaced at 10° intervals – manages misfire detection, important for OBD2/EURO5 compliance. In addition, Linear Air Flow (LAF) sensors in the downpipes give accurate measurement of the air/fuel mixture ratio.

Engine Electronics

• 3 default riding modes to choose from, plus two customisable USER modes
• 3-level Honda Selectable Torque Control
• 3-level Wheelie Control

TBW manages engine performance and character, plus Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) and Wheelie Control. There are 3 pre-set modes for the rider to choose covering a wide variety of riding conditions and 3 levels of management for Power and Engine Braking, with level 1 delivering the maximum of either parameter. For HSTC and Wheelie Control level 3 provides the highest intervention.

Mode selection is managed from the left-hand switchgear; an indicator in the instrument display activates when HSTC is working.

URBAN is standard and offers an all-round middle setting of engine power and engine braking.

RAIN reduces engine power and engine braking for extra reassurance on wet or slippery surfaces.

TOUR gives full engine power and standard engine braking, for strong acceleration while carrying a pillion and luggage.

USER 1 and 2 modes offer the ability to customise between the settings for the preferred combination. Once set, the USER setting is automatically stored so there’s no need to re-set each time the ignition is turned on.

Accessories

There are a range of accessories tailor made ready for the NT1100, including quickshifter with autoblipper function, and aluminium cosmetic panels for the luggage. To make it easy for an owner to get their NT1100 the way they want it, 3 packs are also available (all items can also be purchased separately):

The Urban Pack has been developed to enhance the NT1100 commuter abilities and features:

• 50L top box with inner bag,
• comfort back rest,
• 5L tank bag.

The Touring Pack increases the luggage capacity of the NT1100, further strengthening the touring comfort and features:

• Rider/pillion comfort seats,
• comfort pillion footpegs
• fog lights.

The Voyage Pack is the ultimate accessory pack for the NT1100 and combines both the Urban and Touring Packs and features

• 50L top box with inner bag,
• comfort back rest,
• 5L tank bag,
• rider/pillion comfort seats,
• comfort pillion footpegs
• fog lights.

Other accessories available for the NT1100 include:

• 38L top box
• Parking lever and cover
• 3L Tank Bag
• Quick Shifter for MT version
• Aluminium pannier and top box panel
• Decorative stripes set

2024 Honda NT1100 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
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Europe/UK MSRP Price: £12,649 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

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2024 Honda NT1100 – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

** Please note that the figures provided are results obtained by Honda under standardised testing conditions prescribed by WMTC. Tests are conducted on a rolling road using a standard version of the vehicle with only one rider and no additional optional equipment. Actual fuel consumption may vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

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