Honda NT1100 DCT Performance Guide | Poway Powersports

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Honda NT1100 DCT Performance Guide

This guide focuses on how the NT1100 DCT is built to perform in real-world touring: smooth, usable power, confident braking, and stable handling for long days on Southern California roads.
Honda NT1100 DCT touring performance
NT1100 DCT
1084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin • Six-speed automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Starting at
$11,899
Price shown is the base price used on our support pages. Availability and final out-the-door totals can vary by unit and setup.
Performance at a glance
Engine
1084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke
Transmission
Six-speed automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Brakes
Dual 310mm front discs + 256mm rear disc • ABS
Touring stability
Wheelbase 60.4 in • Rake 26.5° • Trail 4.3 in

1084cc parallel-twin: strong, usable touring power

The NT1100 DCT uses a 1084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin with a 270-degree phase-crank and biaxial counterbalancing to help keep the ride smooth when you’re stacking miles. The result is power that feels responsive for passing and on-ramps, while staying composed at steady highway speeds.

Honda’s PGM-FI fuel injection with a 44mm throttle body supports clean throttle response, and the throttle-by-wire system works with ride modes and traction management to tailor delivery to conditions.
NT1100 DCT 1084cc twin-cylinder engine

DCT performance: smooth shifts, less fatigue

The six-speed automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) is built for riders who want consistent, quick shifting without the constant clutch work—especially helpful in stop-and-go traffic around San Diego and on long touring days.

Pair DCT with the bike’s ride modes to match your pace and conditions, and let the electronics help keep the power delivery predictable.

Ride modes + traction management

The NT1100 DCT includes ride modes along with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) and wheelie control. Together, these systems help you adapt to changing road surfaces—cool coastal mornings, warm inland afternoons, and everything in between.
NT1100 DCT ride modes NT1100 DCT TFT instruments NT1100 DCT USB port
NT1100 DCT Showa SFF-BP inverted fork

Braking confidence and planted road feel

For touring, predictable braking matters as much as outright power. The NT1100 DCT features dual 310mm front discs with radial-mounted four-piston calipers and a 256mm rear disc, backed by ABS.

On the chassis side, the bike uses a 43mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with 5.9 inches of travel and a Pro-Link Showa single shock with 5.9 inches of travel. Combined with sport tires (120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear), the setup is tuned for confident cornering and stability with luggage.
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