The NT1100 Thread

That is true. For the most part they did. Scooters can be very good bikes and great for commuting purposes. I wish they would bring some of the UK type scooters here to the US market. I guess they figure it’s not worth it if they can’t sell them. I know in the UK they have a Forza 750 as well as an ADV-X 750 (I think that’s what it’s called)- in the scooter market. The biggest Honda engine is a 160 cc single in the US. I think Yamaha makes a 400 single for their scooter, but it would be nicer to have more options. It’s funny with scooters because you don’t tune the engine at all to make the scooter faster. You basically tune the transmission. I have done some tweaks with the Silvering in terms of changing the variator rollers to sliders (26 gram) and I changed the contra spring in the back (so basically, it holds it in a lower gear for a longer period of time until it is up to speed, and then the gear ratio is changed with the CVT). It is nowhere near as quick on takeoff as the ST but it is quite a bit faster than it was. I am on a scooter forum as well (Silverwing600.com) and learned quite a bit about the scooter from that site.
 
Rode the NT for a bit tonight. It is a big Supermoto with a fairing on it! It is an easy bike to ride and easy to ride fast. I don't mess much with the DCT, I figure Honda knows what they're doing so if I come into a corner without a downshift the bike seems to deal with it just fine.
 
Erdoc48 said:
That is true. For the most part they did. Scooters can be very good bikes and great for commuting purposes. I wish they would bring some of the UK type scooters here to the US market. I guess they figure it’s not worth it if they can’t sell them. I know in the UK they have a Forza 750 as well as an ADV-X 750 (I think that’s what it’s called)- in the scooter market. The biggest Honda engine is a 160 cc single in the US. I think Yamaha makes a 400 single for their scooter, but it would be nicer to have more options. It’s funny with scooters because you don’t tune the engine at all to make the scooter faster. You basically tune the transmission. I have done some tweaks with the Silvering in terms of changing the variator rollers to sliders (26 gram) and I changed the contra spring in the back (so basically, it holds it in a lower gear for a longer period of time until it is up to speed, and then the gear ratio is changed with the CVT). It is nowhere near as quick on takeoff as the ST but it is quite a bit faster than it was. I am on a scooter forum as well (Silverwing600.com) and learned quite a bit about the scooter from that site.
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Yamaha's biggest US scooter now is the X Max 300 which is what my wife rides now.

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Donk said:
Rode the NT for a bit tonight. It is a big Supermoto with a fairing on it! It is an easy bike to ride and easy to ride fast. I don't mess much with the DCT, I figure Honda knows what they're doing so if I come into a corner without a downshift the bike seems to deal with it just fine.
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I was wondering how you like your Mondello? I know you said you had issues with it but overall as a tourer how would you compare it as far as performance, comfort etc. to the NT1100? I've seen some fantastic deals on some MG Mondellos recently. They are beautiful bikes.
 
Donk said:
Absolutely! Doesn't matter what the price is if it isn't what you want.
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And it doesn't matter what the price is if it is what you want.. For 3yrs I wanted one of the newer 'Wings. The money wasn't the issue. Then I decided the Wing was more bike that I'd use. Price didn't matter either way.
 
I love the Mandello! Performance is great, that engine is super. It is more sport than tourer but does fine for touring. The seat and fuel tank could both be bigger for extended rides. Don't get me wrong I did long mile days on it but it's not ideal. Weather protection for me was perfect and the flaps work! The bad a very good. If I was going long distance regularly. I'd look at the Stelvio, same great engine with 50% wider seat and an extra gallon fuel capacity. Or the new generation V85TT if you want something a little lighter. All depends on how you're going to use it.
 
First oil & filter(s) change today at 611 miles per maintenance recommendations. First thing I don't like about the NT is the plastic fastener for the opening where oil is added. Too easy to cross thread. I didn't but I can see it would be easy to do.
 
dduelin said:
First oil & filter(s) change today at 611 miles per maintenance recommendations. First thing I don't like about the NT is the plastic fastener for the opening where oil is added. Too easy to cross thread. I didn't but I can see it would be easy to do.
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One of the first things I changed on my Africa Twin was the oil fill plug. There are several types of aftermarket anodized aluminum plugs available with o-ring seals.
 
More things I like about the NT.

In preparation for adding auxiliary lighting and GPS I was under the seat looking for possible locations for switched power distribution. Honda left lots of room under the rider seat for a useful utility tray big enough for my AP-1 fuse panel and relay plus there's room under the rear seat for tire repair tools & compressor.

Toggling between the CarPlay display and standard rider information display is more intuitive and easier to use than the Goldwing.
 
dduelin said:
More things I like about the NT.

In preparation for adding auxiliary lighting and GPS I was under the seat looking for possible locations for switched power distribution. Honda left lots of room under the rider seat for a useful utility tray big enough for my AP-1 fuse panel and relay plus there's room under the rear seat for tire repair tools & compressor.

Toggling between the CarPlay display and standard rider information display is more intuitive and easier to use than the Goldwing.
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If the NT is similar to the AT Eastern Beaver makes a plug in accessory cable that plugs right into the harness and can supply switched power to a power distribution relay.
 
Daboo said:
It would be nice if the motorcycle ergonomics webpage was kept up to date.
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Have you seen motonomics.com? It has some newer bikes that cycle-ergo doesn't have listed. It's metric and all but just click on simulator and convert your height and inseam for the pictorial views.
 
I finally saw an NT in person today; local dealer just got it prepped. I like the looks a lot, seat wasn't terrible to sit on for a few seconds, but I'd prefer a slightly taller one I think.
The also have a 2025 Tracer 9 sitting across the showroom, I would have bet the NT wheelbase is quite a bit longer but the spec sheet says only 35mm. As much as I love the sound of that triple, the Honda does look better!
 
bdalameda said:
If the NT is similar to the AT Eastern Beaver makes a plug in accessory cable that plugs right into the harness and can supply switched power to a power distribution relay.
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Adding a switched power distribution panel was very easy. Honda gives the NT owner a place under the utility tray large enough to locate the distribution panel. and I made a male connector for the relay trigger that plugged into the buss under the OEM fuses. The Centech is isolated/cushioned in a bed of closed cell foam that fit snugly under the utility tray (it holds the owners manual).

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Donk said:
Best place to buy the OEM shop manual?
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2025 NT1100A/D/P Service Manual

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Honda Powersports NT1100 DCT 2025 Shop/Service Information

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