Honda NT1100 // ALL you need?? 4K

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10 ай бұрын

Honda NT1100 is possibly all you need in a motorcycle, a good price point, luggage, and comfortable. Lets see how it rides.
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@ihatetechnomusic5232 10 ай бұрын

I have this bike since February and I love it. I went for the manual version with quickshifter on it and a comfy seat which feels amazing on the long rides. The dual screen thing comes in handy when displaying the navigation using android auto / apple carplay. The only downside to this bike is that it has a chain drive, but considering the price you can't really complain. Otherwise it's a great bike for touring, and if You want to goof around, just take the side cases off and go for it. I was considering Versys 1000 or Triumph Tiger 900 GT, but Honda was more modern than Kawasaki, had longer service intervals (12000km) than the Triumph, and came with side cases as standard all while costing less than both (at least in Poland where i live). To me it was a no brainer :)

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Certainly is a no brainer mate. You chose some good extras there. Definitely what I would have gone for as well. Enjoy your ride mate.

@Kevin97587 6 ай бұрын

Have u had any issues with the tft screen? it seems to be a known issue that the screens fail. And in what color did u get it? i dont like the matte options as theyre hard to take care of.

@danielrountree258 10 ай бұрын

The lower screen is for while your using apple car play.

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

Many other manufacturers have apple car play and don’t require a second screen. I’m sure they could have done it without the need for a second screen. 😏

@danielrountree258 9 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YT i honestly don’t know if any other bike manufacturers that offer it.

@marcus577 26 күн бұрын

I've ordered the DCT model receiving in June on the Voyager Pack. What I didn't ask the salesman is while on sat nav mode is it possible to see the fuel. gauge.

@INNOVVDashCam 10 ай бұрын

prominent review, I like that, well done.👍

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comment Innovv, Thanks for sticking around, new subscriber i see in my future :)

@INNOVVDashCam 10 ай бұрын

nice review, well done.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Innovv.

@Geshmaal 9 ай бұрын

More than you need IMO, I reckon the NC750 kitted out with cruise control would be the ultimate example of "all you need" as a touring bike.

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

You make a valid point there mate. Honda are putting out some great bikes at the moment.

@kemadat 9 ай бұрын

The second screen is needed when using tft as a navigation.

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

It would be nice if someone sorted it out so you didn’t need a second screen. I know these use their own nav systems but Yamaha, bmw and Ducati all have a single TFT screen and full map navigation.

@elithegreat6463 10 ай бұрын

I always thought this bike looks like an overgrown Scooter. DCT Bikes do have a place as you stated, but they are like The Velcro Sneaker of Motorcycling .

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

I don’t mind the looks of this bike to be honest. I’m still not won over with the DCT option though.

@sturejonsson 9 ай бұрын

Nice Honda Nt 1100😊👍💪

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

🤙🤙

@giovanniricci4369 10 ай бұрын

I tested this bike before acquiring my 1250 RS. No actual criticism towards the NT but I didn’t feel any specific thrill about it. Still, a practical solution for everyday use and touring, honest price, just lacking the emotional side that I needed for a bike to really desire to ride it. Thanks for the review, really honest and complete as usual ✌️

@gillesRrider1954 10 ай бұрын

I had an excellent Honda ST1300 but the passion was not there. I've moved to BMW since I don't regret anything!

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

💯 agree with you. If I want to buy a bike that I know will just work every time I go to it. Then this is certainly one to consider. If you want something to excite you when you ride then it’s time to look elsewhere. 🤙

@dragoclarke9497 8 ай бұрын

I tested the R1250RS first then the NT. Whilst the RS is a very competent bike I found the NT far more comfortable and far better value for money than the BMW. As a high mileage rider the NT is better for me.

@DSR1YT 8 ай бұрын

@dragoclarke9497 it’s a decent bike at a great price point. Yes it might not have that wow factor in the engine department but it’s still a solid engine. Plus Hondas reliability will speak for itself.

@Penndennis 2 ай бұрын

Well said! On the road - should be licensed, pay road tax and insurance.

@DSR1YT 2 ай бұрын

Glad someone else agrees with me 😁🤙

@TimmyTookaLook 9 ай бұрын

When you connect your phone on Android the top screen becomes your diplay for google maps, radio, music etc. Hence all your important info on bottom screen.

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

I get that, but my question is why. Other bikes don’t have a second screen even though they have android auto etc?

@TimmyTookaLook 9 ай бұрын

They all have a speedometer separate to main screen, just like the NT100.

@TimmyTookaLook 9 ай бұрын

The bottom screen is the speedometer, it's LCD and you can't adjust any parameters. The other bikes GoldWing, Harley, Indian have analogue speedometer which again are separate from main screen to show your speed???

@sunrisejak2709 9 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTookaLookHi, I have an NT1100 and I think the 2 screen solution is brilliant. I toggle between Android Auto (which I now use 80% of the time). I wish the lower screen would show the fuel guage and not just a warning light. I also would like to see the gear position displayed in the lower screen too and not the gear "mode" (sp II). Again 'in practice' the 2 screen solution is really clever.

@andygeorge6065 8 ай бұрын

I'd be happy with a Ducati "Pinch and Grip" windscreen adjuster... Dont really need or want the electric, I dont adjust my screen THAT much...

@DSR1YT 7 ай бұрын

For me, the adjusting is before changing areas of my riding, ie motorways to B roads. that's the most id adjust it, but my GSA is set to one position and it doesn't move.

@markrichardson8378 10 ай бұрын

The white one looks the best to me,although a blue or red version would look better.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Although it will probably be the dirtiest. I also like the white one 😁

@mart7798 10 ай бұрын

Good review mate,lot of negative comments about what seems like a good bike.12.5k is alot of money for anything,but with a bike like this its not a bad spec.nice to hear you ranting about the weather and cyclists today.the lycra brigade will be out for blood now!😂

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

When you can buy this new and a crf300 new and still probably have change left over or buy one GSA new. Decisions start to get harder when you think like that. 😁. Blood has been taken I can confirm 😁. P.s it’s also too hot over in Europe atm.

@mart7798 10 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YT its too hot here too.went to exmouth seafront and got seriously hot on the sdr!no overheating on the bike though! Dont worry about the lycra brigade,too busy rubbing saddle soap into their bits to worry about you!😂

@peterdane9138 10 ай бұрын

Panniers are too small for 2 up touring. It also needs shaft drive.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Panniers are a good start for touring. If someone wants to do 2 up touring then they can grab the back box for extra luggage 😁

@peterdane9138 10 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YT but the top box will have weight restrictions. No panniers are too small for a long trip.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

For one person I disagree.

@peterdane9138 10 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YT but for two you would have to agree. My girlfriend travels with me and there is not enough capacity on the NT. I think as a serious proposition to take on the likes of BM it needs better luggage and shaft drive.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

I know what you mean, however this engine is still very smooth for two up riding. Manufacturers can’t build bikes to cover everyone’s needs, they need to draw the line somewhere. I’m sure there is always aftermarket luggage with more capacity than stock ones.

@1320613 10 ай бұрын

Why does the dct get criticized but not the quick shifter ?

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

Probably because they haven’t tried the DCT, who knows. I’d still go for manual with QS though.

@sunrisejak2709 9 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YT The DCT shift is significantly better than a gear change even with a QS. The quick shifter merely cuts ignition but the mechanical changing of the gear is conventional. Shift forks, moving gears etc. The DCT with 2 clutches merely "toggles between 2 clutches which is substantially faster and smoother as the next gear is already engaged. It's just the change from one clutch to the other which is milliseconds. A DCT gear change will always be smoother, faster, and more efficient than a manual change with QS. Plus the paddles on DCT allow for quick enhancements to augment to auto gear change if you feel a downshift is in order or a gear is being held too long. I've had 22 motorcycles over the past 25 years and now I'm a DCT convert. My riding is faster, smoother, and I can put more attention elsewhere. But it's common that there seems to be very little middle ground. Either folks love it or they leave it. Honda now has me as a "captive customer" as DCT is exclusive to them. I had an XADV with DCT and now the NT1100. DCT,,, where have you been all my life! 🤣

@lestersmyth692 10 ай бұрын

Good honest review Matt thank you 👍 I looked at this at the beginning of the year but wasn’t too taken by it. The LH switch gear is a mess and overall thought the quality of finish could have been better plus chain driven is a PITA on a tourer. Panniers are pitiful and windshield could be better. Obviously I didn’t buy one……for similar money picked up an approved used BMW RT with a two year warranty etc. now we’re talking 👍

@gillesRrider1954 10 ай бұрын

Except that the price is multiplied by three! I also have a BMW but it takes $$$$

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Always hear to help Les 😁. I agree it doesn’t inspire excitement when riding it. Not sure if that would change between the DCT and manual. The LH switch gear is a joke. And still couldn’t put the cruise control over there 🤦🏻. RT is a decent bike. I enjoyed my test ride of it for sure. Hope you’re still enjoying your ride mate.

@peterturner830 6 ай бұрын

Lots of cyclists own motorcycles too. All the top F1 and MotoGP guys use bicycles for fitness. As for insurance, too many drivers dont have insurance, some arent even registered. You can try to tell me that cyclists pose a massive risk to others but the statistics prove otherwise. Maybe just provide your thoughts on what you are riding other than single out one other road user.

@DSR1YT 6 ай бұрын

No thanks Peter. I’ll talk about what I want 😁. I’ll stop moaning about the cyclists when they all buy a peloton and stay indoors.

@peterturner830 3 ай бұрын

you make no sense but sure have issues

@DSR1YT 3 ай бұрын

@@peterturner830 Yeah you're right Peter, I do have issues. But at least im not a cyclist.

@cubatime72 Ай бұрын

That left hand switch gear looks a mess, lack of on the fly screen adjustment, what the hell were Honda thinking. Could live with the chain drive if the other things were right, but just too many negatives.

@DSR1YT 2 күн бұрын

I don’t disagree. I was actually out on the NT1100 24’ today. I counted 16 buttons on the left hand side. Ridiculous. 🤣

@easyrider4x 5 ай бұрын

Ironic in that you are wearing a "USA" T-shirt but this bike is not sold in the USA. And we want this bike here. Why Honda won't sell it here is aggravating.

@DSR1YT 5 ай бұрын

I’m sorry they don’t sell it there. There’s always the expensive route of importing. It would still be cheaper than a Ducati multistrada 😁. Also for my shirt whilst stationed in Bahrain, had you boys attached to the camp with your typical big ole PX stores 😁🤙🤙

@couttsy222 10 ай бұрын

Loved the cyclist rant!!!! So true.......

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Don’t agree with me. They’ll switch fire on to you next 🤣😁

@andylewis210 4 күн бұрын

The DCT is the best thing that's happened to motorcycling since they invented the wheel!

@DSR1YT 2 күн бұрын

It’s so good that BMW have followed suit for 2024.

@phnx4life 2 күн бұрын

If it has DCT, then it is nothing I need...

@Robert8455 9 ай бұрын

Good looking bike. Colors are super boring. Get off your bike to adjust the wind screen... stupid... deal breaker really. TFT and LCD screens... WTF were they thinking? DCT not for me. It could use another 25HP, especially if you wanted to actually tour two up with some junk in the bags. Nice bike but maybe needs to be in the oven a bit longer and finish baking. I noticed we don't get these in the USA so maybe they know its not gonna fly over here. I think Honda has lost some of their mojo because this is as exciting as a 2 slice toaster... a motorcycle appliance. Yawn.

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

For sure there are areas that could be tweaked. Sods law thought they would have to up the price a few grand. I'll take these issues at this price point.

@der_heftige_Harald 5 ай бұрын

Its a great bike bro. Can’t understand these sky rocket expectations 😂 Go get urself a fully extended GS1300 for 30k and maybe then ull be satisfied 🤦‍♂️

@volodymyrshoniia2424 10 ай бұрын

Deep and throaty, yummm

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

Oh YEAHHHHHH 😳

@michalgalis8949 2 күн бұрын

Buy Africa.... Nt have too much issue

@mickzammit6794 10 ай бұрын

Modern motorcycles have lost the plot. Bells,whistles and built ins are destroying the fun and freedom of riding a bike.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Problem is one person (manufacturer) does it. Then they all feel they have to do it to keep up and maintain a similar level to each other. It won’t stop until we have levitating bikes that ride themselves 😁

@sunrisejak2709 9 ай бұрын

At first I thought that too. I love pure motorcycling. But,,,, using Android Auto has spoiled me. The Google maps is very useful and listening to Spotify on long trips has reconnected me with my favorite music. Plus I was able to take a brief phone call from my wife on a very urgent matter which was appreciated. So I guess I've gone over to the dark side with all the infotainment tech! 🤣 But if I want raw motorcycle fun I'll take my Suzuki RGV 250 2 stroke out for a rip. 😊

@Mac_okee 10 ай бұрын

Not a good review. If you publish this, you should at least know some essential things about the bike. For example the second display, it’s there because you can connect the large screen to Android or iOS.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Cheers for the view though. 🤙

@christophereaves7108 10 ай бұрын

This bike is blander than mcdonalds chips with no salt, and that's the non dct version. The dct version would be awful. I understand the marker for it but anyone who is physically able to change gears or clutch and buys a dct is just not right. The whole bike is boring. The looks and the colours and the engine. Maybe another 20 years I'd consider one

@DSR1YT 9 ай бұрын

If i needed a reliable work horse that was a decent value to munch down some miles then id be considering this bike, right now i want something to eat miles and do green lanes, hence the GSA sat in my garage atm. 🤙

@sunrisejak2709 9 ай бұрын

Almost all performance vehicles have gone away from the archaic method of manually changing gears. Technology has just made it better with DCT. Drive a Porsche with Tiptronic or an Audi R8 with DCT and they demolish manual gearbox counterparts. The pinnacle of motorsport Formula One hasn't used a manual gearbox for decades. With my NT1100 I'm faster, smoother, my passenger likes it better and my attention is now easily diverted elsewhere. DCT when exploited properly is amazing. Squeezing a lever with my left hand, and kicking a lever with my toe is not much different than pulling on some reigns and kicking a horse. If with DCT you want control just put it in manual and a tap with your forefinger and thumb is far superior and results in much better gear changes. However if you enjoy manually shifting gears honestly that's cool. Knock yourself out. 😊 But its an inferior way to put power to the ground through a transmission.

@cubatime72 Ай бұрын

DCT is brilliant. Absolutely no downsides to it. Sport modes only alter the gearbox, nothing to do with throttle response.

@sandwaves5642 8 ай бұрын

I tried this bike..... Unless you are a Harley rider - this thing is very annoying - noisy, shaky.... not agile at all, heavy, not comfortable, suspension : well - on the CB500X - it's much better ! ...... No idea WHAT is so exciting about THIS thing ! The only usable stuf here - DCT and CC. Otherwise - 💩

@DSR1YT 5 ай бұрын

Best bike on the market 😂. Only joking. Big size budget bike I’d say. Got to save their money somewhere with this price point. 🤙

@Stickyman61 10 ай бұрын

You hate cyclists lol. Most cyclists have cars with insurance. You should know better than to stir up a hornets nest with comments like this .

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Ha ha. You sir have given it a little stir now. So.. if I have a car and pay road tax and insurance I shouldn’t have to do so for my other modes of road transport ? I would vote for you. 😂

@lestersmyth692 10 ай бұрын

I also hate cyclists 😂

@mart7798 10 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YTim a cyclist and im enraged with the comments on cyclists!!😂totally agree,should pay tax and insurance,and horses should have tax and insurance aswell.and tractors shoupd have to pay tax.have i missed anyone?oh and the electric car lot.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

If anyone using anything can cause damage to my car they / it should have insurance. If they are using the road to manoeuvre around they should pay towards the upkeep of the road 🤣🤣. Especially you MTB tractor drivers out there 😁. Horse riders, if they take the horses on the road (not like they’ve got enough briddleways to go down ) should have to go back and remove any horse muck from the roads. Dangerous to those cyclists you know. Tractors. Farmers should have to go back and remove any mud/stones from the road. Again dangerous to all those cyclists 🤣😉

@mart7798 10 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YT feel better now luv?😂

@adam346 10 ай бұрын

don't take out bad road design on cyclists... if the council cared about motorists they would extend the lane specifically for them or create alternative routes just for cyclists so the traffic does not intermingle... clearly they do not care about motorists so they don't.

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Let me guess. You’re one of them 😁

@adam346 10 ай бұрын

@@DSR1YT it is the flash in the pan moments of unfiltered views that really give clarity to the individual... I ride motorcycles and bicycles and if you cannot appreciate anything on two wheels, what can you appreciate on two wheels? Maybe move to cars.

@mart7798 10 ай бұрын

Its the same old story though,all cyclists probably have a car or a motorcycle.and if they do,thats even more reason why they should have a bit more thought sometimes.not all i stress,just some.and car and motorcyclists aswell.theres bad examples everywhere!

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

There’s always idiots on every mode of transport from walking up to lorry drivers. 😁

@ziondanny7081 9 күн бұрын

All the noob blunders: doesn't understand why there are two screens, moans about the dct changing up too soon, etc. Do some research before riding, maybe?

@DSR1YT 9 күн бұрын

Where’s the fun in that? Would this research you talk of tell me why the dct changes too early?

@chrisgibbs1615 10 ай бұрын

I hate cyclists when they carry on riding side by side when they know there is a car or motorcycle behind them instead of riding single file

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Without reading the cycling bylaws. I’m sure it says something along the lines of “ they should be single file where possible. Only doubling up for tighter corners “ I’ve know doubt someone will correct me for being wrong. As stated. I don’t know the exact rules. And I’m not going to search them up. I just know cyclists do my head in 😁

@mart7798 10 ай бұрын

Im pretty sure they can do what they like mate!quite a large amount of people to upset on this subject tbh,most motorcyclists cycle aswell i reckon.or at least half!😂

@chrisgibbs1615 10 ай бұрын

Ooo ruffled a few feathers with other keyboard warriors, ban cycling on the roads end of lol

@mart7798 10 ай бұрын

@@chrisgibbs1615 hasnt ruffled my feathers,ive been kicking them into hedges for years as i pass.and that was before it was trendy to dislike cyclists!😂

@DSR1YT 10 ай бұрын

Haha. Always love a controversial view me 😉. I tend to say what others are thinking but don’t want to say. Neanderthal brain over here 🤣