Although it’s still unavailable in the United States, that doesn’t stop us from longing for the 2025 Honda NT1100. It’s a pure-street sport-tourer with roots in the Africa Twin adventure bike. While the latest edition isn’t all new—the original debuted in 2022—there are enough changes for a closer look. We will be surprised if American Honda never gives it a shot over here, as Honda claims it to be “Europe’s best-selling tourer.”
- The 1084cc parallel-twin powerplant has been retuned for more torque where it counts. We know this motor from the Africa Twin and Rebel 1100 lineups, and we like it. For 2025, Honda has altered the intake, combustion, and exhaust systems for a seven percent increase in torque up to the midrange, with no reduction in peak power. Euro 5+ compliance comes via a new O2 sensor and misfire-sensing crank pulsar.
- A new six-axis IMU improves the performance of the electronics suite. The 2025 Honda NT1100 has three levels of traction control, cornering-aware ABS, wheelie control, and rear wheel lift mitigation. It also better informs the three preset ride modes—Tour, Urban, and Rain—plus the rider-customizable User mode.
- The IMU also specifically upgrades the DCT version of the NT1100. According to Honda, this means improved shifting in corners, better feel at slow speeds, and smoother shifting between all gears.
- Honda now offers Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment as an option for the 2025 NT1100 DCT. Showa-EERA suspension, as its friends call it, is semi-active suspension.
- The new fairing has sharper angles, and Honda claims it to be more aerodynamic. The dual headlights are new, as are the DRLs. Turn signals are integrated into the fairing for a cleaner look.
- There are three vibrantly named new colors to choose from: Pearl Hawkseye Blue, Mat Warm Ash Metallic, and Gunmetal Black Metallic. Prices range from £12,679 for the stand 2025 Honda NT1100 to £14,099 for the NT1100 DCT Electronic Suspension flagship sport-tourer. We can’t wait to see those prices in USD.
2025 Honda NT1100 Specs (including NT1100 DCT and NT1100 DCT Electronic Suspension)
ENGINE
- Type: Parallel-twin w/ 270-degree crankshaft
- Displacement: 1084cc
- Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 81.5mm
- Maximum power: 101 horsepower @ 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque: 83 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
- Maximum speed: 124 mph
- Compression ratio: 10.5:1
- Valvetrain: SOHC, 4vpc
- Fueling: Two 46mm throttle bodies
- Transmission: 6-speed (fully automatic DCT optional)
- Clutch: Web multiplate w/ slipper function (fully automatic DCT optional)
- Final drive: 525 O-ring chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Steel semi-double-cradle
- Front suspension; travel: Spring-preload adjustable Showa 43mm inverted fork: 5.9 inches (Optional Showa EERA semi-active fork)
- Rear suspension; travel: Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable Showa remote-reservoir shock; 5.9 inches (Optional Showa EERA semi-active fork)
- Wheels: Cast aluminum
- Tires:
- Front tire: 120/70 x 17
- Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
- Front brakes: 310mm floating discs w/ radially mounted 4-piston calipers
- Rear brake: 256mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
- Parking brake (DCT only): Cable-actuated single-piston caliper on rear disc
- ABS: Standard
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 60.4 inches
- Rake: 26.5 degrees
- Trail: 4.3 inches
- Seat height: 32.3 inches
- Fuel capacity: 5.4 gallons
- Fuel consumption: 47 mpg
- Curb weight w/ detachable panniers: 551 pounds (DCT: 573 pounds; DCT ES:4 575 pounds)
COLORS
- Mat Warm Ash Metallic
- Gunmetal Black Metallic
- Pearl Hawkseye Blue
PRICES
2025 Honda NT1100: £12,679
2025 Honda NT1100 DCT: £13,679
2025 Honda NT1100 DCT Electronic Suspension: £14,099
