2025 Honda NT1100 Updated for Europe, but Still Not Coming Here
More than 12,000 sold since 2022, but 0 in North America
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Honda has updated one of its most popular models in Europe, but it’s still not coming to North America. We’ve heard that refrain a lot over the years, and it’s no different for the NT1100 sport-tourer.
Introduced in Europe in 2022, the NT1100 is a sport-touring model that shares much of its bones with the CRF1100L Africa Twin. Honda says it has sold more than 12,000 units since it debuted, and claims it was the most popular sport-touring model in Europe for 2023. Despite its success overseas, Honda has opted against bringing it to North America, and that appears to hold true now that the NT1100 is getting its first update.
Unless American Honda changes its mind, here’s what we’re missing with the new 2025 NT1100.
Honda gave the NT1100 a new, more aggressive look, sharpening its edges and giving it a new headlight design. A change similar to what Harley-Davidson did with the new Street Glide, the front turn indicators are now integrated with the daytime running lights, incorporating them into the fairing and eliminating the need for external lighting stalks.
Above the fairing is a new windscreen design that’s adjustable with one hand, and new side deflectors. Other visual changes include a larger front fender, and a new seat design. The detachable panniers look similar to the previous ones, but they’re actually larger with deeper lid space. The left case now holds 37L and the rightcase holds 36L (compared to 33L/32L), with Honda claiming both cases can fit a full face helmet.
The engine remains a 1,084cc 8-valve Unicam Parallel-Twin, but it gets the same updates Honda added to the 2024 Africa Twin. The 33mm airbox intake ducts are 8mm larger in diameter, helping draw in more air, while the two intake trumpets are 65mm longer. Along with new ECU settings and modified injector angles, the engine claims the same peak output of 100 hp at 7,500 rpm as the previous NT1100, but peak torque is now 82.6 lb-ft. at 5,500 rpm compared to the previous 77.4 lb-ft. at 6,250 rpm. More importantly, Honda claims improved power and torque across the midrange.
For 2025, Honda updated the catalytic converter and added misfire detection sensors and an additional O2 sensor to help comply with Euro5+ requirements.
The updated engine is joined by updated electronics, now supported by a six-axis IMU. The NT1100 offers three preset ride modes: Urban, Rain, and Tour, along with two custom modes. The ride modes adjust power delivery and engine braking, along with a three-level cornering traction control system, wheelie control, and cornering ABS.
The IMU is now also linked to the dual clutch transmission on models equipped with it (Honda says 66% of NT1100 customers opted for the DCT version). For 2025, Honda claims smoother starts from a standstill and at low speeds from the DCT. Honda also optimized the automated shifting points to match the updated engine and lean angle.
For 2025, Honda is adding a new electronic suspension option for DCT models. The NT1100 DCT Electronic Suspension comes with Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa-EERA) instead of the standard cartridge-type Showa fork.
Other features standard to all variants include a 6.5-inch TFT screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, cruise control, heated grips, self-cancelling indicators, a center stand and both ACC and USB charging sockets.
The 2025 Honda NT1100 will be offered in three colors: Mat Warm Ash Metallic, Gunmetal Black Metallic, and Pearl Hawkseye Blue.
Specifications | NT1100 | NT1100 DCT | NT1100 DCT Electronic Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Type | Liquid cooled Four-Stroke, Eight Valve, Parallel Twin with 270° crank and Unicam | ||
Engine Displacement | 1,084 cc | ||
Bore x Stroke (mm) | 92 mm x 81.5 mm | ||
Compression Ratio | 10.5 | ||
Horsepower | 100 hp at 7,500 rpm (claimed) | ||
Torque | 77.4 lb-ft. at 6,250 rpm (claimed) | ||
Starter | E-Starter | ||
Carburation | PGM-FI Fuel Injection | ||
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.4 L | ||
Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | ||
Battery Capacity | 12 V 6.0 Ah | ||
Clutch | Wet Multiplate Clutch | 2x Wet Multiplate Clutch | |
Transmission Type | 6-speed Manual Transmission | 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission | |
Final Drive | Chain | ||
Frame Type | Semi - Double Cradle (Steel) Frame | ||
Length | 88.2 inches | ||
Width | 33.9 inches | ||
Height | 52.8 inches | ||
Wheelbase | 60.4 inches | ||
Rake / Trail | 26.5° / 4.3 inches | ||
Seat Height | 32.3 inches | ||
Ground Clearance | 6.9 inches | ||
Curb Weight | 525 pounds (claimed) | 547 pounds (claimed) | 549 pounds (claimed) |
Weight With Panniers | 551 pounds (claimed) | 573 pounds (claimed) | 575 pounds (claimed) |
Suspension Front | SHOWA 43 mm SFF-BP type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjust, 5.9 inches of travel | SHOWA 43 mm SFF-BP type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjust, 5.9 inches of travel | SHOWA Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 43 mm, and an Electric controlled unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound dumping adjustments, 5.9 inches of travel |
Suspension Rear | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster, 5.9 inches of travel | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster, 5.9 inches of travel | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electronic control unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound damping adjustments, 5.9 inches of travel |
Front Wheel | 17M/C X MT3.50 Multi-spoke cast aluminum | ||
Rear Wheel | 17M/C X MT5.50 Multi-spoke cast aluminum | ||
Front Tire | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) | ||
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) | ||
ABS Type | 2-channel IMU based cornering ABS | ||
Front Brake | Radial mounted four-piston brake calliper, 310 mm floating double disc | ||
Rear Brake | Single piston calliper, 256 mm single disc | ||
Instruments | 6.5-inch TFT Touch Panel Multi information display & LCD meter | ||
Headlight | LED | ||
DRL | Yes | ||
Taillight | LED | ||
Connectivity | Apple Car Play & Android Auto | ||
USB | USB-A | ||
12V Socket | Yes | ||
Auto Winker Cancel | Yes | ||
Quick Shifter | Optional | N/A | |
Security System | HISS | ||
Cruise Control | Yes | ||
Riding mode | Tour, Urban, Rain, User 1 and User 2 | ||
HSTC with integrated Wheelie Control | 3 Level + OFF | ||
Rear lift control | Yes | ||
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Looks like a really nice sport-tourer, except for one thing: chain final drive! Come on Honda, why not at least a belt drive?? That would probably be a deal-breaker for me.
Looks great in Pearl Hawkseye Blue!
So why, exactly, does American Honda NOT want to bring this bike here? That would be the most interesting part of the article.