Honda Brings 2025 NT1100 DCT Sport Tourer to the US
What do European riders have that Americans don’t? The Honda NT1100, introduced in 2022, has been one of them.
Now, Honda has decided that motorcyclists stateside should get to enjoy this sport-touring treat as well. The 2025 NT1100 DCT will be available in the U.S. market starting May.
Not only that, but we on this side of the pond get an upgraded version of the bike to boot. It packs the engine we’ve seen in the Africa Twin and Rebel 1100 into a sportier, European-inspired package.
Here’s what we know about the bike so far.
Engine
As we mentioned, the powerplant of the NT1100 DCT is a familiar one. It’s a 1084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, with four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.5:1.
Similarly to the Africa Twin and Rebel 1100, the engine should provide a smooth ride. It features biaxial balance shafts to counteract primary vibrations, while secondary vibrations are kept in check by reciprocating piston motion.
Working together with the engine is a six-speed gearbox with a chain final drive. As the motorcycle’s DCT appellation signifies, it also comes with Honda’s dual-clutch transmission technology, which is by now widely featured in the manufacturer’s tourers and cruisers.
The DCT system has two automatic shifting modes, Drive and Sport. The Drive setting is for your usual everyday highway and urban riding, while the Sport setting (unsurprisingly) adjusts shifting to provide faster acceleration, with three-step adjustability.
For riders who prefer to operate their own clutch, the NT1100 DCT also offers a Manual setting, which functions like any classic motorcycle. That said, the engine will still shift down automatically to prevent stalling and clutch wear.
Even in the automatic modes, the transmission allows you to intervene at any point by shifting up or down with buttons located on the left-side handlebar cluster. The automated system will then kick back in after a moment.
Chassis
The NT1100 DCT is built around a steel semi-double-cradle frame that gives the bike a comparatively spacious wheelbase (60.4 inches) and a sharp steering geometry (26.5-degree rake, 4.3-inch trail).
When fueled up, the bike clocks in at a claimed 547 pounds.
The suspension components are from Showa. In the front is a 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 5.9 inches of travel and preload adjustability, while in the rear, we have a single-tube shock with identical travel and remote preload adjustment.
Braking duties are handled by dual 310mm discs with radially mounted four-piston calipers. For the rear, Honda has fitted the bike with a 256mm discs and a single-piston caliper.
The spoked aluminum wheels have a 17-inch diameter both front and rear. Seat height comes to 32.3 inches.
Tech
The tech suite of the NT1100 DCT features a ride-by-wire throttle and a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU). The IMU feeds information to the latest version of the DCT system, adjusting gear shifts when riding uphill.
In addition, the IMU supports adjustable three-level torque control and rear lift control, alongside cornering-ABS.
Honda has included three ride modes on the bike (Urban, Rain, Tour), and two user-definable modes. Once set, the two custom modes are stored automatically and do not need to be reset every time you turn the motorcycle off.
Cruise control is a standard feature on the bike to make long-distance highway stints more comfortable, as are heated grips and self-canceling turn signals.
For displaying and controlling the tech, the NT1100 has a 6.5-inch touch screen TFT display, with three display modes allowing you to choose how much information it shows. A small LCD screen below it provides shows the speedo and other information.
Connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is handled through Bluetooth and a dedicated mobile app.
Appearance
The motorcycle has a sporty, discreet appearance, being slightly less aggressively angular than some of its competitors. Looks are always subjective, but the somewhat understated appearance is quite attractive.
The NT1100 DCT doesn’t scream “LOOK AT ME” and lets the ride speak for itself. That’s not to say the bike doesn’t have the sharp nose and slender rear section you’d expect from a sport-tourer.
For keeping the breeze off the rider, the bike comes with a five-stage adjustable windshield. It’s not electronic, but Honda promises simple single-handed position changes. The fairing also sports upper and lower wind deflectors for your arms and legs.
The bike comes with a rear luggage rack, which integrates large grab rails for a passenger. Passenger comfort footpegs are an optional accessory, as are OEM panniers.
The MSRP stands at $11,899. This makes the motorcycle more affordable than its direct competitors, like the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ ($14,299), Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX ABS ($13,699), or even the BMW F 900 XR ($11,995).
Honda offers the 2025 NT1100 DCT in Pearl Hawkeye Blue. The motorcycle will be available in May.