The New Touring Era 21.10.2021

[ST Gui]

Everybody's got their own idea of what makes a tourer. Put a McDonnell Douglas exhaust on this baby and I'd put up with chain drive.

 

[Jethro]

Everybody's got their own idea of what makes a tourer. Put a McDonnell Douglas exhaust on this baby and I'd put up with chain drive.

What kinda fuel mileage does it get with 6 carbs?

 

[Nashcat]

And now the Versys is turning out to be a proper Sport/Adv Touring bike.

I love my 2015 Versys 1000LT. It doesn't have all the electronic bells and whistles as the newer models, but since I added an electronic cruise control, it's a great bike.

Ride Safe
John

 

[jspringator]

John, tell me about the cruise. Did you install it yourself? I'd love to have cruise on my VX3.

 

[the Ferret]

With a little more hp and torque, a bigger windshield, cruise control, heated grips and some hard luggage my 2021 NC 750X DCT would make a dandy sport tourer.....WAIT.... I just described the NT 1100 DCT I think. lol

 

[ST Gui]

What kinda fuel mileage does it get with 6 carbs?

Probably ~40mpg depending on the position of the right wrist.

 

[dduelin]

Apparently on the sunny coast of Spain today some selected press was introduced to the NT1100X. In accordance with the Africa Twin and Goldwing playbook this is no doubt going to build anticipation for the formal release at EICMA on 11/23. Soon first ride reviews will be all over the web.

 

[Sadlsor]

The livery suggests LEO use.
Interesting color scheme for a launch.

 

[NewtonNole]

Can I just get my 05 tech upgraded? I am not asking for much.

 

[dduelin]

The livery suggests LEO use.
Interesting color scheme for a launch.

The bike comes in white and a dark grey, at least in the UK where the bike is on their web site. Both colors were represented among the 10 or so bikes shown today.

I like a white motorcycle myself.

 

[Sadlsor]

I like a white motorcycle myself.

Well, you BETTER like white ones, seeing as that's what I saw you riding on.
Happiness lies not in having what you want, but in wanting what you have.

 

[the Ferret]

Apparently on the sunny coast of Spain today some selected press was introduced to the NT1100X. In accordance with the Africa Twin and Goldwing playbook this is no doubt going to build anticipation for the formal release at EICMA on 11/23. Soon first ride reviews will be all over the web.

I think those windshields are mounted in the highest of the 5 positions. Loos like they will go high enough to do the job

 

[gbrand42]

Is it just me or does that left hand side handlebar switchgear look way too complicated? There's no way I could learn how to use that lot by feel alone.

 

[Upt' North]

Is it just me or does that left hand side handlebar switchgear look way too complicated? There's no way I could learn how to use that lot by feel alone.

It's the modern way, more gizmos more switches. It's what the boys and girls want apparently.
But remember, don't take your eyes off the road .
Upt'North.

 

[red one]

Is it just me or does that left hand side handlebar switchgear look way too complicated? There's no way I could learn how to use that lot by feel alone.

BMW's are the same way. Wish this thing had lower leg protection and a smooth clean reliable shaft drive. Then maybe.

 

[jspringator]

The earlier NT (Deauville) didn’t have lower fairings either. The European aftermarket came up with some though.

 

[red one]

The earlier NT (Deauville) didn’t have lower fairings either. The European aftermarket came up with some though.

Yeah I have found lowers keep me warmer in cold weather and drier in wet weather....at least my feet.

 

[broc11]

She's on the Honda UK website, I'd prefer if it had shaft drive, sick of dirty chains, 3 colour options, I like the black.

Honda | NT1100 | Touring | Ultimate GT Motorcycle

 

[broc11]

And a first ride report,

 

[Sadlsor]

Funky, funky saddlebags.
Amusing to hear the reviewer say, "One-one-zero-zero" over and over.
So, no Eleven-hundred, eh?