Honda NT1100 Stays True to Form with Subtle Refinement and a New Shade of Grey

When Honda launched the NT1100 in 2022, it positioned the bike as an antidote to the rise of so-called adventure tourers — a genuine long-distance machine that didn’t need towering suspension or a forest of switches to be quick, quiet and effortlessly comfortable.

The 2025 refresh brought meaningful mechanical gains. Borrowing its 1,084 cc parallel twin from the Africa Twin, Honda reworked intake channels, lengthened trumpets, revised ECU mapping and injector angles, squeezing seven percent more torque in the mid-range while keeping peak output at 75 kW and 112 Nm at 5,500 rpm. A six-axis IMU arrived to integrate cornering ABS, rear-wheel lift control and Honda’s HSTC traction control with three levels and wheelie management.

The fundamentals remain grounded in real-world practicality. A 20.4-litre tank, a 5.0 l/100 km consumption figure close to WLTP testing, and a 200 km/h top speed make it a consummate tourer rather than a showroom ornament. Equipment includes a 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated grips, a centre stand, USB and 12V outlets. Aerodynamics and ergonomics received a full overhaul for 2025, with a one-hand-adjustable windscreen offering 167 mm of range, upper and lower deflectors, a longer front mudguard, a broader seat and enlarged panniers holding 37 and 36 litres respectively. Full LED lighting remains standard, with integrated turn signals in the daytime running lights.

The NT1100 Electronic Suspension variant continues with Showa’s EERA semi-active setup offering City, Tour, Rain and User modes. Rear preload can be adjusted on the move through 24 steps. One key update for 2026 is transmission configuration. The six-speed dual-clutch gearbox is now standard only on the EERA model, while bikes with the conventional suspension retain a manual gearbox for the European market. Weight remains competitive at 238 kg for the manual and roughly 248–249 kg for DCT-equipped versions, plus panniers. Twin 310 mm front discs with four-piston radial calipers now work even more precisely under IMU control.

The headline news for 2026 is colour rather than configuration. Iridium Gray Metallic joins the palette alongside Mat Warm Ash Metallic and Pearl Hawkseye Blue. With more than 20,000 units sold across Europe and a firm grip on the touring segment’s top spot from 2023 through 2025, Honda clearly sees no need for drastic change.

Quick facts buyers actually care about:
Engine: 1,084 cc parallel twin, 75 kW @ 7,500 rpm, 112 Nm @ 5,500 rpm; 270° crank, TBW, PGM-FI, EURO5+.
Electronics: Six-axis IMU; HSTC with wheelie control (three levels plus OFF), cornering ABS, rear lift control; five ride modes (Tour, Urban, Rain, User1, User2).
Transmission: Six-speed manual (standard suspension); DCT standard only on EERA.
Suspension: Showa SFF-BP 43 mm front / Showa rear (150 mm travel); or Showa EERA semi-active with on-the-fly rear preload adjustment.
Dimensions and weight: Wheelbase 1,535 mm; seat height 820 mm; ground clearance 175 mm; 238–249 kg without panniers.
Practicality: 20.4-litre tank; 5.0 l/100 km; panniers 37/36 L; centre stand, USB and 12V ports, CarPlay/Android Auto.
Top speed: 200 km/h.