The NT1100 Thread

[billo]

Where did you buy it from?

EPM Performance

The U.S. site shows up to 2024 so I contacted them and confirmed compatibility. The order form asks for year of bike and I requested 2025. Of the soft, standard or sport option for ordering I chose standard. It leans a bit sporty.
I have the optional x-pa mechanical preload adjust, Soupy’s links to adjust sag/ride height, and Wilbers fork springs.

 

[Donk]

Another SaddleSore 1000 in the books. I left Jacksonville at 4:00 AM Eastern and stopped riding at 8:30 PM in Arkadelphia, AR. The NT1100 can lay down the miles.

So my ride of 1190 stands as longest in 24 hours on an NT? For now! I should qualify that as; in the US. bikes been around EU long enough for people to have gone farther.

Daboo you're spending so much time defending the NT you ought to buy mine! I know it's actually the concept of smaller lighter bikes that you're defending and as an owner I think the NT really is on the edge of the category. It somehow falls perfectly in between, not really a mid sized bike or a full sized tourer but it does both roles amazingly well.

 

[Firstpeke]

Well.....

I carried out a BBG1500 on my NT1100, rode from southern Spain, next to the border with Gibraltar and finished near Amiens in northern France.....

1526 miles I think was on the certificate, which was tight... but then rode another 40 or so miles to my hotel.....


My enjoyment of the bike is tempered by the not really comfortable enough Honda "comfort seat".....

 

[Daboo]

Daboo you're spending so much time defending the NT you ought to buy mine!

If I was in the market, I'm sure we'd be talking.

I know it's actually the concept of smaller lighter bikes that you're defending and as an owner I think the NT really is on the edge of the category. It somehow falls perfectly in between, not really a mid sized bike or a full sized tourer but it does both roles amazingly well.

I'm not just defending the concept of these bikes. I also really like what Honda has done with the NT. So it is really both.



I put 30,000+ miles on that NT before I sold it.

Chris

 

[drrod]

Have put about 2,000 miles on an rental NT1100 so far in France, Belgium and NL. It has the CT transmission and I must say, I am rather impressed with it. It seems to have a good idea of what gear you need at any one time. Didn't take much time to get used to it and is sure is handy in slow traffic in the cities.
Overall, I wouldn't hesitate owning one if I had to get another bike to replace those that I have. It has the Honda luggage system that holds a lot of stuff. Handles OK for what I am using it for and surprisingly good wind/rain protection give the small size of the screen which I have in the lowest setting, decent power for touring, good brakes.

 

[ChucksKLRST]

finally figured out how to pull the side panels on my NT1100. Need to run some wiring for my aux driving lights and am waiting on a power fuse box from Eastern Beaver to hook all my electric farkels to. The only thing being hooked to the battery will be the power fuse box. And I did not break any tabs. How
ever the tool needed was a harbor freight trim tool set.

 

[Daboo]

Don't know if it'll help you, but YT University has a couple videos that might help.

Chris

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Don't know if it'll help you, but YT University has a couple videos that might help.

Chris

Thanks Chris but already have seen these, They apply to the older model NT1100, not the 2025. 2025 is a bit different. After the 4 plastic grommets and the two fasteners are removed one needs the HF plastic trim removal tool (or equivalent) so as not to mare the finish and need to apply a bit more pull force that what one would deem safe.

 

[Daboo]

I remember struggling with the tabs on my NT. How much force was too much? I'd figure it out each time, but I had to remove the fairing so seldom that by the next time I had to do it, I was back at square one trying to figure out how it all worked.

Maybe there's a newer video on how to remove the panels on the new models? Rumble might have one.

Chris

 

[MidLife]

I remember struggling with the tabs on my NT. How much force was too much? I'd figure it out each time, but I had to remove the fairing so seldom that by the next time I had to do it, I was back at square one trying to figure out how it all worked.

That's one good thing about the ST1300. You can learn the plastic dance on an 03 and the same moves will work on a 12.

Looks like on their more recent bikes, some year models that look close to previous ones will in fact have different tab arrangements, not good for the few of us on the brink of dementia.

And don't count on dealers keeping up with tab placements either. I've seen them snapping tabs as well!

 

[Donk]

A little bit of grease or vaseline on the tabs and grommets makes it much less stressful second time around.

 

[Donk]

Here is a link on how to make CarPlay or Android Auto wireless. It is for the Goldwing but it is basically the same as the NT1100. If you used a 90 degree USB A to C adapter the stick could lay flat against the dash.

 

[broc11]

We have the option here to buy manual or dct NT1100, having ridden both I still think I prefer having a cutch, dct is brilliant but it can't see the road ahead,
I think if bought the dct I'd be using it in manual mode most of the time given the type of roads we have here.

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Still waiting on my order from Eastern Beaver in Japan. Was notified by E-mail that it was shipped today. Once here I can install the aux power fuss box and then do the dance with reinstalling the Plastic. It is all a learning experience. I guess at 76 years old the learning is still ongoing. Guess I will go ride my FJR today.

 

[Nazareth06]

The curb weight for the NT1100D is listed at 547lbs. Is its weight distribution similar to that of the ST1300? Be it center of gravity/center of balance/center of buoyancy/whatever – the ST is top heavy. Is this true of the NT?

I flat foot the ST with a slight non-standard adjustment of the seat that keeps the front in the middle position. Otherwise I slide forward underway. When stopped I really feel the top-heavy weight and being tip-toe would be a worry for me. I understand there are several here who are on the shorter side of things and have no trouble with holding it a little at a stop. I'd need some stout quads to achieve that comfort level.

Walking an ST around on tip-toes would be a no go for me. I'd think it easier with the NT. It's disappointing that Honda seems to regard ~31" as a standard seat height. I did sit on a CTX and an F6B years back and found the ergos very comfortable.

DCT and it does CarPlay? [Cue itchy trigger finger.]

If you can flat foot a ST, you will have no problem with the NT1100. I sat on one today and had no problem flat footing the bike. I'm 5'9" with a 32 inseam. The 547lb curb weight is with full fuel. It did not feel top heavy and the center of gravity seemed to be lower than the ST. I am going back Friday to do a test ride and I'll know then if that will be my next bike. I might have a awesome, low mileage 2012 ST1300 with many upgrades for sale soon.

 

[billo]

 

[ChucksKLRST]

If you can flat foot a ST, you will have no problem with the NT1100. I sat on one today and had no problem flat footing the bike. I'm 5'9" with a 32 inseam. The 547lb curb weight is with full fuel. It did not feel top heavy and the center of gravity seemed to be lower than the ST. I am going back Friday to do a test ride and I'll know then if that will be my next bike. I might have a awesome, low mileage 2012 ST1300 with many upgrades for sale soon.

Make sure on your test ride you use SI drive mode. When you put the bike into drive you have D press again SI press again SII and last SIII. SI or SII puts the shift points closer to real world riding. At first I did not like just Drive as it shifted up too soon and down too late. I like SI and in the twisties I use SII. In the tight switch backs I use SIII or manual as it hold the gear longer. I hope this makes sense.

 

[billo]

When you put the bike into drive you have D press again SI press again SII and last SIII.

Whoops!
Pressing D-S button again toggles between any S mode (I, II or III) and D mode.
Pressing and holding D-S button while in S mode increases mode from S-I to S-II to S-III.
I know you thought it right.

 

[dduelin]

Updating this thread.... The 2026 NT100D has shown up in Metallic Grey on the Honda USA Powersports website. There are no changes in specification - no electronic suspension or manual transmission options - and only a $100 bump in price.

My 2025 will get a new rear tire today at 9300 miles. The OEM Dunlop GPR300 180/55-ZR17 gave me no cause to complain in wet or dry conditions or even mileage but as a single compound tire it did start to square off about 1500 miles ago. I'm going with a Dunlop Roadsmart III which I chose as an upgrade to the GPR300 while much less expensive than my favorite Michelins.

I still haven't needed to adjust the chain and it's been very easy to maintain for day rides and road trips to 7 states so far. Chains need very little attention these days.

 

[HurricaneST1100]

Updating this thread.... The 2026 NT100D has shown up in Metallic Grey on the Honda USA Powersports website. There are no changes in specification - no electronic suspension or manual transmission options - and only a $100 bump in price.

My 2025 will get a new rear tire today at 9300 miles. The OEM Dunlop GPR300 180/55-ZR17 gave me no cause to complain in wet or dry conditions or even mileage but as a single compound tire it did start to square off about 1500 miles ago. I'm going with a Dunlop Roadsmart III which I chose as an upgrade to the GPR300 while much less expensive than my favorite Michelins.

I still haven't needed to adjust the chain and it's been very easy to maintain for day rides and road trips to 7 states so far. Chains need very little attention these days.

I appreciate the update! I've only managed about 2,000 miles since I bought it in August. The Honda dealer *still* hasn't delivered the side cases I ordered with the bike. I've since added some eBay "Xitomer" side case brackets and "Rhinowalk" soft bags. They actually served quite well on a Lake Huron Circle Tour late in the 2025 season.

Speaking of farkles, I have since added:
- Hepco & Becker upper and lower crash bars
- Hepco & Becker luggage bars (got for Christmas but not yet mounted)
- Ram Mount camera mount
- Givi gas cap ring and tank bag (It's the BF30 mount if anyone wants to do that; easy install)
- Motorola wireless Android Auto USB dongle
- 12V SAE connector wired straight to the battery via the "tool kit" case - worked great for a 12V heated jacket liner and for trickle charging the battery (heads up, it's Li ion so you need an compatible charger)

My tires are still good and the dealer adjusted the chain at the 600 mile break-in oil change. I like Michelin Road 6 GTs, so I'll probably go with those after the OEM tires wear out.

In addition to local trips, I'm planning Lake Superior Circle Tour this summer. Maybe I'll tackle a Route 66 tour for the centennial of the Mother Road if she-who-is-to-be-obeyed will let me be gone that long.

TTFN,
-Karl