No NT1100 . . . yet

[Bush]

Nothing I have seen yet to suggest that Honda is bringing the NT to North American shores this year. Could be the ongoing "supply chain" issues I guess, since it was recently announced that the Vancouver motorcycle show has been cancelled for 2023 for this same reason.

 

[Buckeye Rich]

I was hoping Honda would bring the NT1100 over to the states. It's a bike that really intrests me. Does anyone know how the bike is doing "sales" wise?

 

[ST1100Y]

Does anyone know how the bike is doing "sales" wise?

No source for "all Europe" at hand, quick search shows 445 bikes in Germany...

 

[Hound]

There are 434 NT1100s registered in the UK, if that's any help.

By contrast there are 1,665 ST1100s and 3,044 ST1300s on the roads.

 

[ST1100Y]

Seems they're first gauging sales numbers/interest and decide from there...

 

[Slammer]

Looks like a sexy beast and a middle finger to BMW´s GT-series.

 

[Fred Primmer]

Nothing I have seen yet to suggest that Honda is bringing the NT to North American shores this year. Could be the ongoing "supply chain" issues I guess, since it was recently announced that the Vancouver motorcycle show has been cancelled for 2023 for this same reason.

I'm not sure that Japanese motorcycle manufacturers care much about the North American market. I was at the Toronto International Motorcycle Show yesterday. The only manufacturer with a display there was BRP/CanAm. There weren't even any Honda or Kawasaki dealers. The place was loaded with Harley dealers though.

 

[ST1100Y]

Looks like a sexy beast and a middle finger to BMW´s GT-series.

Typo? You'd intended to write BMW F-series, eh?

 

[gbrand42]

Meh, I wouldn't get too excited about the NT1100 - my road test of one at my local dealer left me feeling massively underwhelmed, and directly led me to be riding an ST1300 today - and I still know I am on a far superior bike after owning it for 15 months

 

[Sadlsor]

I have no interest in an NT1100, but I checked the website to have a look.
What struck me is the link to Honda's 10-page symposium on their Human Slavery and Human Trafficking policies. I skimmed it, but didn't read the whole thing.
Many thoughts running through my mind; primarily: Is it really necessary for a global corporation to say "we don't like human slavery"? For ten pages?
Back to bikes, before I get on a tear. I like the V-4 in my 1300, and my next twin will be a boxer. My last twin was the 75-degree V in a KTM 950.
Parallel twins just don't excite me, but there are some bikes I would accept, so equipped. KTM 890, among them.

 

[Chris09]

I don't want to be a drag but "the bike seems well suited to american roads as well..." okay, pass a truck in dirty wind at 130/82MPH [cause that's the least you're gonna need [even on the divided] if you want to get around] and let me know how that works out for you. What is it, 575 lbs and 80 pound of torque, I don't think that's a nice place.
Okay cut, let's do it again with 110 lb model on back. Oh? When did that... oh... yesterday?... when we were... okay, that's it for today....
I still [but mostly used to] really enjoy Cycle World's riders / real world perspectives / writer's contributors, but lets get real, nice [beautiful in fact, maybe perfect metal frame] freeway bike.

 

[Chris09]

Well, maybe nothing's perfect... I don't understand this guy, he just keeps following me around, like I'm one of the Beetles or something...

 

[Chris09]

... reminds me, fork seals and boots, gonna be a great weekend

 

[ChucksKLRST]

If it is not a ST11 or 13 then nothing else but the FJR for true Sport-touring bike. And after owning my 2014 FJR for over 8 years I might even rate it in front of the Honda ST's that I have owned.

 

[the Ferret]

I was initially excited about the NT1100. As an older person of non-intimidating stature, the idea of less weight and decent power in a Japanese bike (I don't want anything but Japanese bike) that still had touring amenities like adjustable windshield, factory bags and cruise control was appealing, but spending the last year and a half and 23,000 miles on a 270 degree P Twin NC 750X has soured me on the 270 degree powerplant. Induced character? I think it's more a character flaw. To me the 270 degree throb feels like the motor is constantly lugging and not even downshifting gets rid of that feel. I'd much prefer a 360 powerplant with a counter balancer like my old 2003 Triumph T-100 had. My brothers 2016 Bonnie T-120 has the same 270 throb. Irritating. I've tried Yamahas 900 triple and it was OK, but didn't love it. For me it's got to be either an I-4 or a V4. And of course, a proper touring bike should be shaft driven. I miss my ST and FJR (but I don't miss the weight).

 

[Sadlsor]

Well, maybe nothing's perfect... I don't understand this guy, he just keeps following me around, like I'm one of the Beetles or something...

That look a lot like my 1984 basket case XR500, except there's an engine in your frame. I was donated mine, with not one single bolt or screw left in place. Everything taken apart, forks, wheels, air box, footpegs... EVERYthing.
Bags and boxes and baskets of parts, and no time to try to reassemble it all. There's my (COUGH!) "free" motorcycle.

 

[ST1100Y]

I was initially excited about the NT1100. As an older person of non-intimidating stature, the idea of less weight and decent power in a Japanese bike (I don't want anything but Japanese bike) that still had touring amenities like adjustable windshield, factory bags and cruise control was appealing, but spending the last year and a half and 23,000 miles on a 270 degree P Twin NC 750X has soured me on the 270 degree powerplant. Induced character? I think it's more a character flaw. To me the 270 degree throb feels like the motor is constantly lugging and not even downshifting gets rid of that feel. I'd much prefer a 360 powerplant with a counter balancer like my old 2003 Triumph T-100 had. My brothers 2016 Bonnie T-120 has the same 270 throb. Irritating. I've tried Yamahas 900 triple and it was OK, but didn't love it. For me it's got to be either an I-4 or a V4. And of course, a proper touring bike should be shaft driven. I miss my ST and FJR (but I don't miss the weight).

GF's NT700VA (V-twin) also feels a bit "rumbling" below 2400rpm...
Can't beat the smoothness and punch of a 4 cyl...

 

[TerryS]

GF's NT700VA (V-twin) also feels a bit "rumbling" below 2400rpm...
Can't beat the smoothness and punch of a 4 cyl...

I took a short test ride on the NT a few weeks back but decided it was not for me within a few metres of rolling out of the dealer's driveway. I found the engine a bit coarse and lacking in thrust; my most recent comparison was my VTR1000F Firestorm and that was smoother, lighter and quicker. The NT did feel nimble and steady on the motorway, but the thrum from the engine was a bit off-putting. When I returned the NT and set off on my 1300 I was much happier.

 

[Hound]

I'd quite like an NT1100 if they added a couple of extra components to it... like two more cylinders, and a shaft drive.

I hope to resurrect my ST1300 this year (lent to my brother and ruined), but in the meantime I think my VFR1200X DCT is a terrific bike.

 

[Daboo]

Typo? You'd intended to write BMW F-series, eh?

I'll take my F800GT. The NT1100 does nothing better than my GT does. And you can get a F800GT for a pittance compared to when it was in production.

I was initially excited about the NT1100. As an older person of non-intimidating stature, the idea of less weight and decent power in a Japanese bike ... And of course, a proper touring bike should be shaft driven. I miss my ST and FJR (but I don't miss the weight).

I like that description of "an older person of non-intimidating stature", though I don't often feel I'd describe myself as being an "older" person at 70. I also like the feel of a 470 lb bike. I never worry about pulling into a parking stall and how I'll get back out.

GF's NT700VA (V-twin) also feels a bit "rumbling" below 2400rpm...
Can't beat the smoothness and punch of a 4 cyl...

My previous bike was a 2011 NT700V. I had it around for a few months till it sold. I took it to the drug store during that time, and one word came to mind through that short ride. Pig. I had liked it and never thought about selling it...till I rode the F800GT.

For those of you that think you need a bike that weighs 700 lbs when dealing with open road riding and passing semi's...I suggest you think about that again. When I did a test ride on a F800GT, one of the things that totally surprised me was the way it handled the turbulence of trucks. My NT700V was considered very good at wind management, yet the F800GT at 100 lbs less weight, was doing better. On my post-retirement ride, I was with a guy who probably weighed 300 lbs and was on a Goldwing. He complained about the wind we encountered. I didn't.

Bottom line, the newer NT1100 won't give me anything I don't already have. But I'll get to spend thou$$$and$ for the privilege.

Oh...and I finished the year with over 94,000 miles on that F800GT.

Chris