Crossover machines or travel enduros are often viewed as the ultimate travel motorcycle. But: Do all the GS, Super Adventure, Multistrada and Africa Twin riders really turn off into the terrain? Let’s put it this way: For those who don’t, Honda is now turning its in-house large enduro into a comfortable touring bike with top equipment. The name: NT1100.
A lot of the new series comes from the CRF1100L Africa Twin, so the 1084 ccm parallel twin was taken over 1: 1. It makes 102 hp at 7500 rpm. and delivers 104 Nm at 6250 tours to the chain, portioned via a classic gearbox or automatic double clutch, which can also be shifted with the thumb and forefinger.
The steel frame is also known from the Enduro, but not the chassis. The 43 mm upside-down fork from Showa is adjustable in preload and rebound. It has a 17-inch wheel with 120/70 tires, which is braked by two 310 mm discs and four-piston radial calipers. At the rear, an aluminum swing arm with Showa single spring strut and Pro-Link suspension is used; the spring preload can be adjusted using a handwheel. Like the front, a 17-inch cast aluminum rim, but with a 180/55 tire and only one disc with single-piston pliers. 150 mm of spring travel is available at the front and rear.
The height of the windshield can be adjusted five times and the upper and lower wind deflectors are designed to provide additional protection for the driver. Otherwise, the standard equipment is also quite extensive: removable side cases with a total volume of 65 liters, heated grips, main stand, cruise control and USB connection and 12V on-board socket are always included, as well as full LED lighting with daytime running lights, self-resetting turn signals and a rear light with emergency brake signal function .
The electronics package of the NT1100 includes 3 predefined driving modes (Urban, Rain and Tour) and two individually configurable user modes, a three-stage traction control and a three-stage wheelie control.
A 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen offers three options for screen display and integrates Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity. There is a simple LCD display underneath so that the driver always has his speed in view regardless of the display.
The seat height is 820 mm, which is 30 mm lower than the Africa Twin. The tank holds 20.4 liters, which with a standard consumption of 5 l / 100 km should enable 400 kilometers without refueling. The curb weight of the NT1100 is 238 kg ready to drive (248 kg with DCT).
In the price list, the Honda NT1100 will be at 15,490 euros, the DCT will cost 1200 euros extra.