contemporary coupe-SUV body that achieves a desirable combination of premium and dynamic design and exceptional space efficiency . Both the interior and exterior embody Honda ’ s new simple , clean , modern design philosophy already seen in recent new models , and successfully extends the brand ' s reputation for quality , functionality and practicality .
Unveiled in October 2021 , the NT1100 introduced a New Touring Era of motorcycling . A comfortable , agile and , most importantly , supremely enjoyable motorcycle , the NT1100 ’ s styling drew on Honda ’ s rich heritage of tourers , aiming to attract both established riders and a new generation looking for the traditional tourer values of comfort and practicality without an overt ‘ adventure ’ look and feel .
It was drawn at Honda ’ s Italian R & D centre in Rome by the pen of Maurizio Carbonara ( also responsible for Honda ’ s hugely popular CRF1100L Africa Twin and X-ADV ) with the guiding principle of ‘ proactive comfort ’. As such , its clean , elegant lines are complemented by a feeling of lightness thanks to its raised height and horizontal character lines , that hint strongly at a new level of riding enjoyment for a touring-focussed motorcycle .
Honda ’ s other two-wheeled award winner , the ADV350 ‘ adventure scooter ’, draws faithfully on the look and feel of the 750cc X-ADV – which was quickly dubbed the ‘ first two-wheeled SUV ’ on its introduction in 2017 thanks to its rugged , angular design lines , multiple surfaces , high ground clearance , long travel suspension and scooter-like practicality . The ADV350 brings this innovative look to the mid-capacity scooter market under the banner of ‘ New Urban Adventure ’. Its off-road oriented appearance is matched with the genuine ability to deal with the roughest of tarmac thanks to its unique-in-class genuine motorcycle suspension .
Completing the award-winning line-up is the recently launched EU32i generator , which offers immense power in a consumer-friendly , smartly designed package . It features a world-first integration of a high-output engine into a portable , fuel-injected generator , boasting an impressive 3,200 watts of power and continuous performance that was previously only found in cars and marine outboard engines . It even comes with a dedicated smartphone app and with Bluetooth connectivity , it enables users to monitor the status of the generator and control it remotely .
Honda ’ s recent triumphs in the automobile section of the Red Dot awards builds on a long history of success in the programme , including the Honda S2000 in 2001 , Civic in 2006 and European Accord Tourer in 2008 .
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