The NT1100 Thread

rdmsttrav said:
Out of curiosity do you have to plug in your phone to use CarPlay or is it Bluetooth?
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If it's Honda Roadsync, the. It should use bluetooth. At least my wife's Rebell 1100T (same Africa Twin engine) does.

As an aside, although the 1100 inline twin does well on the highway, it can't compare to the ST's 1300cc V4, not that I've driven my wife's very much. The ST is buttery smooth in comparison and way more confortable, IMHO, for a road-trip. Which is why I limit our 2-bike rides to 4 hours daily or less. :)

All that being said, it's very capable on highways.
 
NT1100 requires a cord for CarPlay. Also requires you to link a headset for CarPlay to work. I don't use a headset.

Next are you comparing the ST to the Rebel for comfort and basing your opinion of the NT on that?
 
Nexus said:
although the 1100 inline twin does well on the highway, it can't compare to the ST's 1300cc V4
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I disagree. My ST has been my pride and joy for 17 years. But not only can it not match the sheer acceleration, grunt and character of the of the NT twin, it's no contest. The ST is a smoother, more comfortable highway bike. That's where "doesn't compare" begins and ends. From city to country to canyons the NT hustles with effortless acceleration and handling where hustling the ST would slowly but surely wear me down. After two months on the NT I was back on the ST today and my first thought was "Where did the fun go?" Priorities.
 
Donk said:
NT1100 requires a cord for CarPlay. Also requires you to link a headset for CarPlay to work. I don't use a headset.

Next are you comparing the ST to the Rebel for comfort and basing your opinion of the NT on that?
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As I mentioned, if it used Honda roadsync, then it should use bluetooth. I don't actually have an NT so I don't actually know I was just mentioning it because that's what the North American Rebel uses. It doesn't have access to carplay at all.

I was not giving my opinion on the NT at all, I was just describing my, admittedly limited, experience with the engine.
 
billo said:
I disagree. My ST has been my pride and joy for 17 years. But not only can it not match the sheer acceleration, grunt and character of the of the NT twin, it's no contest. The ST is a smoother, more comfortable highway bike. That's where "doesn't compare" begins and ends. From city to country to canyons the NT hustles with effortless acceleration and handling where hustling the ST would slowly but surely wear me down. After two months on the NT I was back on the ST today and my first thought was "Where did the fun go?" Priorities.
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I probably should have added that, yes, if I have to crunch miles, I would much prefer to be on the ST. After a few highway miles on the Rebel, my hands and feet are really feeling the vibrations.

Again, this is on the Rebel 1100. While it has the same engine as the Africa twin, it is de-tuned for more low-end torque at the expense of HP. I have no idea what, if any changes, we're made for the NT.
 
Nexus said:
Again, this is on the Rebel 1100
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Sorry, I misunderstood your context. That Rebel must be a very different beast.
The NT is incredibly vibe free for a twin. A pleasant rumble in the grips (think clothes dryer) easily ignored, nothing else.
 
I followed the Ferret down some twisty roads around his neck of the woods, he was on his NC I was on the NT. I did not think about the NT's limitations once while following him. I don't think I would have felt the same on an ST. The ST is a good bike. Simple physics says a 200+ pound lighter bike is going to handle better and be easier to ride. Add to that 20 years of design and technical improvements and you have the NT. I'm not saying anyone should trade what they have in on one but it happens to be a great choice if you're looking for a new bike.
 
I bought a 2014 V-Strom 650 from a private party with 300 miles on it in Aug of 2015 up in Tacoma, Wa. Did a fly and ride, picked it up and then rode over the Cascades mountains to Spokane Wa. for WeSToc XX then down over to the PCH and stopped in Marina Cal for a couple of days to visit my Mom and on thru Las Vegas and then home to Colorado. Three weeks later when I got home the bike had over 3000 miles on it.
 

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the Ferret said:
Its inconceivable to me, that people buy motorcycles, and then dont ride them. I mean WHY?
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Some people buy their dream bike...and then medical issues get in the way.

I knew a guy on the NT-Owners forum who bought his dream bike...an FJR. Everyone congratulated him for finally getting it. In his case, he totaled the FJR. He hit a delivery truck at about 30 mph. Turned out that by the time he could get his dream bike, he was blind as a bat. He never saw it stopping.

Chris
 
the Ferret said:
Its inconceivable to me, that people buy motorcycles, and then dont ride them. I mean WHY?
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My Brother in-law bought a Harley Road-King that had been purchased new only a few weeks earlier and had only 22 KM on it, about 14 miles. The original owner bought it without talking to his wife about it. He drove it home and his wife told him that either the Harley goes or he goes. He drove it to the shop of his business and put it up for sale. He lost a fortune on it and my Brother in-law got a heck of a deal.
 
If you've got a bike and you like to ride then all you have to worry about is – you.

Another reason someone might be labeled a wannabe is that they don't like riding as much as they thought they would. So maybe they sell the bike or maybe they ride but not very often. I ride more than some and less than others. That doesn't bother me a whit.
 
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