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 twincylinder 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 .
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 and all items can also be purchased separately .
NEWS MAGAZINE
40
TRAVERSE 40