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 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 .
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 easygoing 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 revcounter . 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 ) – selfcancelling indicators and Emergency Stop Signals ; practicality is further elevated by USB socket , centre stand and ACC socket as standard .
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 offroad 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 .
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
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