New to the U.S. market for 2025, the Honda NT1100 DCT sport-tourer is based on the Africa Twin platform, is only available with Honda’s Dual-Clutch Transmission in the U.S., and is powered by a 1,084cc parallel-Twin that makes 101 hp and 86.2 lb-ft of torque. It includes five riding modes, Selectable Torque Control, ABS, dual radial-mounted front brakes, and a 6.5-inch TFT display with Apple CarPlay.
We took the new NT1100 DCT on a spirited ride along canyon roads from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs in California, testing the bike’s features, handling, and performance. From the Dual-Clutch Transmission and high-revving engine to the Showa SFF-BP fork and adjustable windscreen, there’s a lot to say about this sport-tourer. In this video review, Quinn Redeker shares his honest thoughts and impressions.
Read our 2025 Honda NT1100 DCT Review
2025 Honda NT1100 DCT Specs
- Base Price: $11,899
- Price as Tested: $13,095 (panniers, pannier mount kit, pannier color panels, lockset)
- Website: PowersportsHonda.com
- Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, SOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
- Displacement: 1,084cc
- Bore x Stroke: 92.0 x 81.5mm
- Horsepower: 101 hp @ 7,500 rpm (factory claim)
- Torque: 86.2 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm (factory claim)
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission
- Final Drive: Chain
- Wheelbase: 60.4 in.
- Rake/Trail: 26.5 degrees/4.3 in.
- Seat Height: 32.3 in.
- Wet Weight: 547 lb
- Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
GEAR UP
- Helmet: Schuberth C5 Carbon
- Jacket: Alpinestars ST-7 2L Gore-Tex
- Airbag Vest: Alpinestars Tech-Air 7x
- Gloves: Lee Parks Design Deer Tour
- Pants: Resurgence Gear Heritage Jeans
- Boots: Indie Ridge Boots
I was hoping to pick one of these up for day rides leaving my Gold Wing for the multi day trips. I’m back to looking at the Yamaha Tracer 9. It seems to beat the NT1100 everywhere. Am I wrong?
You are wrong. The NT1100 is TRUE DCT. The Tracer 9 is not. You still have to shift. The price on a comparable Tracer 9 GT+ is $3,500 above the NT1100. I don’t think you’re getting more bike for that extra $3,500. And, actually, the NT1100 is equal to the Tracer 9.
To the commenter concrned with the NT1100 seat height, I’m 5′ 9″ and this seat height is fine for me. Im 70 and been riding since 14. For me, leaning a bit to have one foot solidly on the ground is just the normal way of motorcycling. I rode an NC750X (similar seat height) from San Francisco to Denver and there were times i wished for an even higher seat for better ergonomics and comfort over many hours. Back to the NT1100, its a bit hurky jerky at low speeds. In fact, i brought it to a dealer today for complete diagnosis. The current performance is unacceptable. Hopefully they can remedy the problem today. And hopefully its a glitch on this one bike and not a feature with the NT1100.
The seat height on this and so many bikes is prohibitive to shorter riders. Imagine if auto makers seats only accommodated 6 foot tall drivers.
I replued to your comment above.
Where is the NT1100 assembled?
Besides the too-small ‘screen, I see a glaring (IMHO) omission: no belt drive. This being a sport-touring bike and mile-muncher, a belt-drive should have been a no brainer. No chain to clean, lube, and adjust (belts are virtually maintenance free ; ask any Harley Big Twin rider). No sprockets to eventually replace, either. I can see Honda not putting a shaft drive on the NT (added weight and expense, and lets face it, bikes are built to a price point), but a belt would have been ideal, again, IMHO. Would have been an additional selling point, as well.
I was seriously considering the NT, until I learned it has a chain final drive. I wound up with another brands twin, with shaft drive.