Honda NT1100 First Impressions Ride

[@LongWayHome]

Does the NT1100 tickle your interest?

[@dorstefan]

It needs four cylinders and a shaft drive.

[@nbrider7235]

Just for reference, how tall are you?

[@butchcassidy9125]

It does !

[@lylemacdonald6672]

It interests me as it is similar in nature as my 84 BMW R100RT which I love.

[@ebarenholz]

yes it does. Going to testride it on the 19th.... :)

[@markbradbury6076]

Great to see other countries as well as the bike

[@alrightdave6135]

Honda are selling a lot of these bikes. And rightly so. Just makes sense.

[@johnmassey6957]

I am so hoping these come to the states soon. But I do appreciate all the videos, so I can maintain the excitement in wanting to ride one.

[@straightup1234]

Always looking @ africa twin but this has turned my head as you have given positive review nice one 👍

[@azadr9231]

Would love to see a comparison with Versys 1000.

[@davereinhart9933]

Great to see you back!

[@BillardFred]

Thank you for the review. I own one since february. Mine is the manuel version with shifter and a 52 liters topbox from kappa. The perfect setup. I love the bike and use it for commuting (100 kilometers per day). Average E10 fuel consumption is 4.8l/100km. It's a great motorcycle and it's very nimble.

[@allwheeldrive]

Thanks for that. Considering a GSX S100GT, 1000SX, 9GT, and the NT1100. Here in the US, though, only the 9GT is available for a test ride, at least until the fall! Need to know which one(s) I physically fit on and go from there. But, the NT really seems to tick ALL the boxes. I don't think I'd miss (much) the hp on the Suzuki or Kaw since there seems to be a really accessible mid-range. With the standard features, good looks (yeah, I really like it), great mileage, comfort, reliability, and what seems to be stable handling (how do you find it?), it looks like a real keeper.

[@BillardFred]

Hi,@@allwheeldrive Juste before the Honda NT1100, I was riding the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020. A great motorcycle, that I would have keeped if my wife was comfortably seated behind me It was a little to sporty for her. We tried the 9GT but the one head light and the look of the dash board made me say no. The power on the NT1100 is plenty enough for the type of riding is aiming ( traveling but not racing) and the handling is great. No complaint here.

[@aeroscopic]

How is it to cut through traffic with the side panniers? I'm waiting on delivery of mine but I'm still in doubt to commute with side panniers or just the top box. I frequently cut through traffic jams so not really sure on that

[@IIxMURPHYxII]

How do you find it handles speed? I fancy buying this to go on long rides with friends but they are all on super sports etc and I don't want to be lagging behind

[@sarlherocean3015]

@@IIxMURPHYxII The motorcycle is very nimble, so you will not have hard following your friends on twisted roads. The bike is very confortable and fuel efficient. That means, they will stop before you do. I had my first Honda NT1100 manual for one year and 12000km. Last month, it changed it for a new Honda NT1100 DCT. A dream!!!

[@nickeastridge316]

Thanks!

[@Motourev]

Great review. I get the NT1100 press bike on Friday and taking it in your over to France 👍🏻

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

Looking forward to hearing more. I'm hoping it comes to the US

[@nicolaumb7494]

Welcome back! Where's Dave? Did you left it with the elefants? 🖖🏻🇵🇹

[@OldVenture]

I've ordered a new DCT version this week, never ridden one or even sat on one. So it's gonna be interesting after my GS1200.

[@Hogdriver88]

“…. Where getting your motorcycle news is easier than getting a new Honda with a manual gear box, but not by much…” I owned a Goldwing Tour DCT for a couple of years - brilliant bike, but I felt the DCT lacked personality and made the bike feel like a giant scooter - I prefer to shift manually.

[@butchcassidy9125]

Sounds very interesting. Can you please try it on some bumpy back roads to see how good the ride quality is ?

[@pistolpete6321]

Great first ride review, bike sounds good with stock exhaust.

[@deon1978]

Totally agree with what you said about no cubbyhole...Why the ability to link your phone and use car play yet no where to stash your phone...🤷‍♂️

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I'm sold.

[@raycollington4310]

Welcome home, I missed you. On this bike, Honda seem to be poorly led of late. Supply chain issues aside, the car and bike range is now very narrow and uninspiring. We lost the lovely Crosstourer shaft drive V4 and the CB1100. I guess everything goes in cycles, a new boss and fresh ideas can't be far away. The trees are very late this year in Romania, tell Dave to pull his finger out.

[@nbrider7235]

I have been waiting for Honda to release a bike like this since they discontinued the ST1300 but as of now they are not bringing it to Canada. I hope Honda changes its mind, this looks like a very practical bike that I would buy in a heartbeat.

[@StefoOMoto]

OMG..... You made me jump out of my chair with that horse of yours...

[@saifeldinsamir8344]

We are waiting for your full detailed review which you promised after your week of trial experience. I appreciate it if you did not cancel it. Thank you.

[@BC73]

It is almost mandatory to make a comparison with R1250 RT. Considering the huge difference in prices and even technology, and as you've already tried both... it would be interesting to talk about this comparison and which one would be worth buying!

[@redbull4fly797]

It is obvious, everything is better on RT except the gearbox (or DCT) and Honda is also a little lighter. If 8k means a lot to you, then Honda is the way to go and better to invest it...if money is't an issue, go for RT.

[@robj.m.straathof9341]

@@redbull4fly797 i do no agree with you. The RT is not better in every area. In some areas. Indeed the DCT is a big plus. Also the Apple Carplay. Its ideal. I hate the app from BMW. But also the sound is better and i like the engine of the Honda better then the RT. I own them both and decided to sell my RT.

[@EIVLN]

The rt is way over rated and the app is dire

[@4tech69]

I was thinking about going on a trip on the NT1100. But thinking about it made me fall asleep.

[@mmaaddict78]

That’s because you can rest easy knowing you won’t have any unexpected repair bills while on your trip.

[@Uncletoast52]

I would like to have the first one in Wyoming.

[@michaelreid2329]

Thanks for the quick review. Sounds to me as someone who enjoys getting out and about with a bit of exploration thrown into touring that properly shod with a set of 60/40 road/dirt road tires this could be a good touring solution. Ya gotta have tires that support a bit of gravel and dirt roads to be a touring bike.

[@allwheeldrive]

I went the other way on my VStrom. Now have Road 5s and am totally satisfied. Gravel roads are fine at sane speeds, but 98% of my riding is on pavement and the 5s are incredible in EVERY other road condition. No regrets.

[@corneliushoffmann7774]

ONLY WITH THE 6-SPEED MANUAL GEAR SHIFTING !!!!!! ❤😊

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Nicely done!

[@corneliushoffmann7774]

PLEASE SHOW THIS HONDA NT1100 (WITH MANUAL GEAR SHIFTING) IN COMMPARISON WITH THE KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 SE !!!!!! THANK'S A LOST ! ❤😊 🎉🎉

[@corneliushoffmann7774]

NICE COMMENT !!! 😮😊

[@maxrider3460]

Excellent review. Thank you for that. I am considering buying one next spring. I would be interested in your opinion about the handling of the bike in long bends and curves at a relatively higher speed, let's say 80 km/h? Also, how does it handle on bumpy roads? Are you missing the semi-automatic suspension that's included in the Africa Twin?

[@MrHugawa]

very interested in hearing about this bike, not sure if it is coming to Canada but could be a replacement for my 2010 RT

[@lylemacdonald6672]

My 84 BMW R100RT fully factory dressed weighs the exact same amount with a 24 liter tank. Redline is 7000 and in 5th at 4250rpm you are pulling 120 kph and at 4750rpm you are doing 130 kph. The engine loves sitting at those speeds and gives me a 440 km range. I would be interested in hearing what the gearing is like on the Honda twin at comparable speeds? Thank you.🇨🇦

[@highmilagerider1154]

great video! What Camera is on tour helmet and what audio setup are you using including MIC and any cables? The Audio on your videos is great. Thanks

[@LongWayHome]

Rode smartlav+ mic connected straight to the GoPro's media mod 3.5 jack, but I also process my voice in postproduction to make the dialog a lot more clearer and not washed out.

[@MRGS48]

First?😜 It fits you or rather you fit it like a glove buddy!!

[@johnambro7181]

Only when it's RED! Black white and grey? Honda -RED!, RED!........ did I mention RED! Only then will I sign up.

[@ktric2007]

Nice jacket, is the air flow good ? What's the model ?

[@wrczane]

How does it compare with the BMW R1250 RT? If the Africa Twin is the GS’ competition, the NT should be the RT’s competition? With or without the DCT gearbox?

[@kemalgorel8429]

Hello ,what is the make and modemof your helmet?

[@LongWayHome]

BMW System 6

[@5280Roadrunner]

How would you compare it to Versys 1000?

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

So R1200RS not a sport tourer?

[@black8art]

First video from home since the Ukrainian conflict started? You have this bike for a long term test? ...Maybe, try the manual version too, to compare the usability of each? Not sure anyone else has done that!

[@glenntaylor6768]

Correction: 150mm = 5.9in

[@JanSevera]

The main question is "Is it boring?" or Do you enjoy riding it?

[@zefautino]

I heard nothing about wheelie control! How hard would it be to pop the wheel off the ground? I one word, it's fugly, being a Honda, I wouldn't mind having one.

[@nickrider5220]

It's very functional, but uninspiring to look at, that's what strikes me about it. So as my main bike, definitely not, but for a long distance commuter, where function matters more than looks and fun, maybe.

[@Bowlin01]

"when it's 40 degrees outside...." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 I commute in England, I'll be lucky if the rain gets warmer than 23 degrees 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@geneclarke2205]

I wanted to like this bike but Honda has given no reason to upgrade from an NC750X. Honda could have taken the best features of the NC750X, frunk, gas tank under the seat, color schemes, but instead they build a Honda Civic on two wheels with fewer color choices. The bike is pure utilitarian with no character and its only redeeming feature is the AT engine. So, pass on the NT1100 but still waiting for the Transalp or Hawk 11 or even an NC850X.

[@sunrisejak2709]

If you do any distance riding on the NC750X upgrading to have cruise control on the NT1100 is a nice justification. 😉👍

[@geneclarke2205]

@@sunrisejak2709 Yamaha is updating the Tracer 9 GT next year and this appears to be a better bike and value. Honda is falling behind.

[@sunrisejak2709]

@@geneclarke2205 Yes, the Tracer 9GT is looking like a better and better package as time goes on. Honda could have added a lot to the NT1100 but they apparently had cost constraints. The only differentiator is DCT. But somehow Honda has a way of hitting the nail on the head when it seems the market is headed somewhere else. It's risky to bet against Honda. But I surely get your point.

[@geneclarke2205]

@@sunrisejak2709 Yes on marketing, Honda appears to have captured the miniMoto market and is selling millions of these bikes. And, the NT1100 is positioned to be priced under the competition and capture the lower end of the segment. But Honda, would a little extra paint on the bike have killed the budget??? Like red/white/blue or red/white or even black/sliver.

[@sunrisejak2709]

@@geneclarke2205 😁 Yes their color choices seem puzzling. But Honda remains the #1 global motorcycle manufacturer. It's also not without risk or bold moves. The XADV is a good example. Fairly controversial yet it has become Hondas #1 selling model in Europe. Honda also is the only manufacturer pioneering automatic transmissions on large motorcycles. While they seem to be underwhelming and a bit too cautious at times they somehow manage to hit targets that would appear to be way off. The NT1100 has 100 hp. Every bike in this class has significantly more and it would seem suicide to release such an "underpowered" bike yet they plow ahead. Frankly it baffles me. I'm actually a "BMW guy" but the XADV won me over as did DCT and the NT1100 seems to just "work". Honda cars are uninspiring too so they rely on quality and reliability. But agreed things like a red NT1100 is a no brainer. I've got a new XADV on order as well as an NT1100. My "daily" is a BMW F900XR. I probably should have bought a BMW R1250RS but at the moment I've become enamored with the DCT experience. I've had 18 motorcycles in the past 25 years and only 2 were Hondas. So I'm certainly not a Honda fan boy but they somehow succeed in spite of their conservative approach. Sorry for rambling here! 😁

[@sandwaves5642]

🤨🤨 What is this ??? - U r back from Africa ? Suddenly, without any informing.....on this Honda !

[@LongWayHome]

Been back since late January :)

[@majordelays4909]

This or cbf1000

[@alrightdave6135]

Ah yes, I remember riding on a Romanian motorway. One of the smoothest ever. Engineering by Germany, paid for by the eu and back handers to the Romanian government.

[@douglasswanson-z3z]

I want a lightweight solo touring bike and think the nt1100 would fit the bill. However Honda won't import it to the USA. Why? Honda would have no competition! Argh!!

[@williamrae9954]

Don't know how this popped up, not what I'm looking at... something wrong about the aesthetics, looks like it need a bigger front wheel? Other than that, it doesn't look the worst, especially the Versys 1000 mentioned below, now that is ugly! Nothing wrong with a single colour, especially all black.

[@PDXAv8ter]

Consider me tickled...

[@gigi9467]

For how much it is its dumb that there is no traction control, its 2022 and its not a cheap bike geez

[@LongWayHome]

but.... there is TC

[@gigi9467]

@@LongWayHome so there is normal traction control? Just not the lean TR?