Printed October 27, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
First, the enjoyable and thrilling information. Honda is re-releasing the CB collection, a UJM lineup we’ve all yearned for or stared at in our lives. First the 2026 Honda CB1000F. Sure, “F”, impressed by the long-lasting 1979 CB750F with a Fireblade engine and out there in Wolf Silver Metallic plus Blue Stripe, Wolf Silver Metallic plus Gray Stripe and Graphite Black with orange stripe. Woah. Would possibly simply be my subsequent bike I can let you know that! And you possibly can learn A LOT extra about it right here on Complete Bike. Very thrilling information and if we get the complete CB line (a CB200-400, CB500-750 and even the massive CB1300, wow!). And with that, we see the brand new 2026 Honda CB125F and 2026 Honda CB650R fashions!
Plus, much more new 2026 Honda bike fashions have arrived as effectively. The Insurgent collection is again with a model new mannequin, the 2026 Honda Insurgent 300 E-Clutch and sure, it’s solely out there as an E-Clutch. Now, I’ll be frank, purchase the non E-Clutch 2025 model (or older) except you might be wanting a scooter expertise over a motorbike one. The E-Clutch know-how, whereas modern and may “additional decreasing the barrier to entry for brand new riders” has an actual pushback from riders and also you’ll discover the resale marketplace for E-Clutch bikes to be difficult (worth has moved up 10% as effectively). Okay, disappointing information behind us now, we’ve the return of the 2026 Honda Insurgent 1100, 2026 Honda Insurgent 1100 DCT, 2026 Honda Insurgent 1100 DCT SE, 2026 Honda Insurgent 1100T, 2026 Honda Insurgent 1100T DCT, 2026 Honda Insurgent 500 SE, 2026 Honda Insurgent 500, and late 2025 releases 2025.5 Honda Insurgent 500 and 2025.5 Honda Insurgent 300. Once more, I’m undecided why Honda all of the sudden thinks riders don’t need to shift their bikes anymore, however I’m seeing extra DCT’s of their lineup and fewer handbook decisions. Is that Honda’s reply to new riders stepping into the game? Or is it Honda’s eBike EV electrical mandates coming into play? Your guess is pretty much as good as mine!
Okay, what’s subsequent? The 2026 Honda NT1100, 2026 Honda NT1100 DCT, 2026 Honda NT1100 DCT Digital Suspension bikes! Argh, extra DCT stuff. A minimum of riders nonetheless get 1 with out DCT as an choice. “With this mix of wide-ranging talents and wealthy specification, already over 20,000 NT1100s have been bought, and it was Europe’s hottest tourer in 2023, 2024 and 2025. For 2025 the NT1100 obtained main upgrades to engine efficiency, practicality, and long-range consolation, in addition to the introduction of an Digital Suspension choice. And, within the course of, cemented its place in Honda’s giant vary as one among motorcycling’s final all-rounders.”
For these large spender rice racers, Honda has launched fairly a novel, unique and costly mannequin, the 2026 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Dean Harrison Duplicate. Whereas no US/Canada costs has been launched (there’s solely 12 of them so good luck in any case), it’s £26,749 (~$35,650 USD) and sadly I doubt greater than a handful of riders will ever see one on the street. An in depth copy of the bike Dean rode to 2 Superstock victories at this yr’s Isle of Man TT. “The 2025 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a motorcycle constructed to win out of the field or amaze on the open street. Loaded with MotoGP aero, electronics and chassis tech its four-cylinder engine, with 2-motor Throttle by Wire management, delivers main mid-range drive plus large top-end energy. Öhlins Good Digital Management (S-EC03) suspension and Brembo Stylema R four-piston entrance brake calipers are top-draw, as is Cornering ABS with RACE setting. All in all, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP begins out as one unbelievable bike.”
Again to the world of affordability. We’ve the 2026 Honda CBR1000RR ABS, 2026 Honda CBR1000RR, 2026 Honda CBR600RR ABS, 2026 Honda CBR600RR and 2026 Honda CBR650R and 2025.5 Honda CBR650R (Late 2025.5) fashions. Sure, you’ll have to know easy methods to shift your personal gears to trip one among these beauties (no less than for now) and put gasoline in it too (once more, no less than for now).
Ending off, we’ve MORE TARIFFS coming in because of Donald Trump’s USA hinge second. Now I’ll hold the politics out of this one (regardless that it’s 99.9999% politics) and provide the 0.0001% items.
New and Used costs can be going up. Availability can be taking place. New elements can be both onerous, costly or close to unattainable to get. All that equals job losses, firms not promoting merchandise within the USA and Canada and occasions that suck and require sacrifice. There. No politics talked about.
Additionally I anticipate commerce between the 2 closest and extra dependent economies in North America (3 when you rely Mexico) to be fairly strained transferring ahead. CUSMA or USMCA and/or NAFTA as you already know it could be useless based mostly on what has occurred late final week with US / Canada commerce talks terminated for the foreseeable future. That’s 85% of products transferring between the 2 international locations which might be at present NOT SUBJECT to TARIFFS to all of the sudden be topic by June/July 2026. Present tariff charges late week had been raised on Canada by an extra +10% throughout the board to 20-60% on all NON-CUSMA items. Buckle up butter cup it doesn’t matter what aspect of the boarder you might be on as Canadian items and American items availability will drastically drop on both aspect of the boarder and we’re simply getting began on this financial commerce conflict of self-destruction as different international locations snigger at our neighborly stupidity. Oh darn, I bought a bit political there, sorry, it’s a scorching button subject, I’d hate to see individuals lose their jobs, financial savings and livelihoods.
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2026 Honda CB1000F
In brief… A brand new, retro-inspired efficiency machine with a personality all of its personal – the CB1000F is an easy-handling, large bare that ticks all the suitable containers because of its evocative styling, wealthy specification sheet and dynamics that pack a punch because of its Fireblade-derived engine.
Impressed by the long-lasting 1979 CB750F, now reborn with modern muscle and tech. Discover the unparalleled using feeling and distinctive sound of the CB1000F.
Honda continues the CB legend with the introduction of the CB1000F, a motorcycle impressed by icons of motorsport, sporting clear traces and daring graphics that encapsulates the Nineteen Eighties. Based mostly on the acclaimed CB1000 Hornet platform, its inline four-cylinder engine has been utterly retuned, transferring energy output to the underside and mid-range, with off-beat really feel and character. 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD entrance forks and Professional-Hyperlink rear shock ship a high-quality trip thanks with a protracted subframe enhancing consolation for each rider and pillion. Braking is handled courtesy of four-piston radial-mount calipers that chew 310mm floating discs, with Cornering ABS management maintaining issues in examine. A six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) all using modes alongside Throttle By Wire (TBW). A five-inch TFT display affords Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity, and ignition operation is thru Honda Good Key. Three evocative paint choices can be out there: Wolf Silver Metallic plus Blue Stripe, Wolf Silver Metallic plus Gray Stripe and Graphite Black.
For Honda, the letters CB have a storied, 65-year historical past, going again to the unique 1959 CB92 Benly. Launched the identical yr as Honda started racing on the TT, the Benly was Honda’s ‘Tremendous Sports activities Bike’ that introduced clear styling, sporty ergonomics, an keen engine with a sonorous soundtrack and eager dealing with – a template that also holds true. Every technology of CB has outlined an period of efficiency and, for 2026, there’s a brand-new CB within the vary.
The CB1000F takes inspiration from the CB750F of the Nineteen Eighties – a complicated, iconic bike that powered Freddie Spencer by the closely-fought American AMA Championships – and wraps the pure enjoyable of using into an evocative, retro-cool (and supremely characterful) four-cylinder bundle. Constructed on the CB1000 Hornet platform – and carrying a subsequent technology F designation – it provides premium tools with a broader efficiency envelope to ship wide-ranging pleasure, from city to open roads.
Developed underneath the conceptual goal of making the ‘Greatest Balanced Roadster’ the CB1000F handles like a middleweight however with large bike really feel. And, with the ‘80s now proving such an influential decade on clothes, music, model, and extra, the CB1000F may be very a lot a motorcycle prepared for right now.
The CB1000F takes the road preventing CB1000 Hornet (whose bundle of engine and dealing with efficiency and excellent worth for cash has utterly reset expectations throughout the bare phase) as a reference level and builds on some shared fundamentals to create a soul and identification all of its personal.
First up is the engine – coronary heart and soul of any bike. Honda’s improvement engineers have added actual off-beat character and really feel to the 1000cc, four-cylinder powerplant through inlet, cam timing and exhaust revisions. Output has additionally been adjusted and moved down the rev-range; most energy of 91kW arrives @ 9,000rpm, with 103Nm torque @ 8,000rpm to supply extra low- and mid-range push, alongside gearbox ratios enhancing low-speed acceleration and high-speed cruising.
Then there’s the look, after all. The bike’s swooping model is pure ‘80s, a decade making an enormous comeback over 40 years on – influencing standard tradition in every thing from music, model, clothes and extra. The clear design of the CB1000F focuses on the necessities, with a powerful connecting line flowing from the tank, by the aspect covers and seat into the rear cowl. The only spherical headlamp is flanked by twin horns, and the daring tank and aspect cowl graphics are impressed by Freddie Spencer’s high-barred AMA bike. The diamond body doubles as a design function, with a bespoke subframe for extra seat room.
41mm Showa SFF-BP USD entrance forks and Showa rear shock ship adjustable, high-quality suspension management, with bespoke settings and Professional-Hyperlink rear suspension for a supple all-round trip. 4-piston radial-mount entrance brake calipers – with bespoke tune – work 310mm floating discs whereas solid aluminum wheels mount 120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 entrance and rear tires.
A six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is now on the heart of trip management. Throttle By Wire (TBW) delivers three default using modes with preset mixtures of Energy, Engine Brake, Wheelie Management and HSTC settings, plus USER choice permitting the rider to decide on their very own most popular settings. The optically bonded five-inch TFT display affords intuitive usability, readability even in shiny gentle, and Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity by the straightforward switchgear on the left handlebar. A Honda Good Key operates the ignition swap.
The CB1000F can be out there in a variety of color choices:
- *NEW* Wolf Silver Metallic with Blue Stripe
- *NEW* Wolf Silver Metallic with Gray Stripe
- *NEW* Graphite Black
Honda’s CB line-up expands with the addition of the retro CB1000F
Restricted Version Dean Harrison Duplicate CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
- Detailed copy of the bike Dean rode to 2 Superstock victories at this yr’s Isle of Man TT
- Solely 12 to be produced, with full Race Duplicate livery plus a bunch of elements and equipment
- Retail worth of £26,749; orders could be positioned solely by the Honda supplier community
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP has proved itself as the 2025 Superstock weapon of selection for BSB brief circuits and, at this yr’s TT, as the final word Superstock machine on the true roads of the Isle of Man racing to 2 victories within the arms of Honda Racing’s Dean Harrison.
And to have a good time each wins – plus the beautiful 135.692mph common velocity on the ultimate lap of Race 1 (the third quickest lap in TT historical past) – Honda UK are set to breed, as close to as doable, an actual duplicate of the bike Harrison rode so brilliantly for simply 12 fortunate prospects.
He’s suitably stoked concerning the undertaking:
“This yr’s TT was so particular for me. We dialled my Fireblade in throughout and it simply bought higher, and higher. My fourth TT win felt it was a very long time coming, whereas the fifth left me misplaced for phrases. I’m so proud to be a part of such a tremendous workforce and, if I’m trustworthy, actually proud that Honda UK are producing a reproduction of the bike we put collectively and on the highest step of the rostrum, twice. If it appears proper, it’s proper they are saying in racing and every of those bikes does simply that, with each element spot-on. And I do know they’ll be mind-blowing wherever they’re ridden – street or observe.”
ABOUT THE BIKE
The 2025 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a motorcycle constructed to win out of the field – or amaze on the open street. Loaded with MotoGP aero, electronics and chassis tech its four-cylinder engine, with 2-motor Throttle by Wire management, delivers main mid-range drive plus large top-end energy. Öhlins Good Digital Management (S-EC03) suspension and Brembo Stylema R four-piston entrance brake calipers are top-draw, as is Cornering ABS with RACE setting. All in all, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP begins out as one unbelievable bike.
However to take it to subsequent degree, every Dean Harrison Duplicate CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP will get:
- Full Race Duplicate Livery
- Individually numbered headstock plaque
- Honda Real Equipment – Tall Display screen, Rear Seat Cowl and HRC Oil Filler Cap
- GB Racing Engine Cowl Set
- Evotech Radiator Guard, Brake Lever Guard and Paddock Stand Bobbins
- Fitted with Metzeler tires with OE tires supplied as spare
- Solely 12 to be constructed with a retail worth of £26,749
There’s extra. Alongside the bike itself, the bundle additionally contains:
- Shoei X-SPR Professional Dean Harrison Restricted Version Helmet – signed by Dean within the buyer’s most popular measurement
- Gee-Tech rear Paddock Stand with CBR Fireblade emblem
- Customized Storage Mat
All enquiries for the Dean Harrison Duplicate CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP are to be made through the Honda supplier community.
ABOUT THE MAN
Dean Harrison, initially from Bradford and now Manx-domiciled, was born in 1989 and has raced since he was 18 years previous. He’s referred to as a roads specialist – it’s within the blood, his father Conrad Harrison gained a sidecar TT in 2014 – with 5 TT wins to his identify, and has garnered success on the North West 200, Ulster GP and Oliver’s Mount. However 2025 has additionally seen his inventory rise sharply on Britain’s brief circuits, within the Supersport class aboard Honda Racing’s CBR600RR. It’s by no means an easy transition between actual roads racing and BSB, however Harrison makes it look simple. And that’s right down to expertise.
Neil Fletcher, Head of Racing and Growth, commented:
“It’s a real privilege to be concerned on this undertaking, which marks a becoming tribute to Dean’s excellent efficiency at this yr’s Isle of Man TT. We obtained an unbelievable response to an identical initiative celebrating John McGuinness’s a hundredth TT begin, and I’m assured that the 12 lucky prospects who safe one among these unique Dean Harrison duplicate Superstock Fireblades can be completely thrilled with their buy.”
The 2024 replace to the CBR650R advanced its race-inspired model with an aggressive replace from headlight to taillight. It launched a 5-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync connectivity, operated by a easy to make use of 4-way toggle swap. Engine efficiency was unchanged at 70kW energy and 63Nm torque, with an A2 choice additionally out there. The CBR650R alongside the bare CB650R – had been the primary Hondas to be supplied with the choice of Honda E-Clutch know-how, which provides the rider selection of automated clutch operation by merely utilizing the shift pedal. Chassis specification included Showa SFF-BP USD forks, twin four-piston radial mount entrance calipers and 120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 tyre mixture. For 2026, new modern colors reinvigorate the vary and produce the sports activities bike proper updated.
Introduction
Honda’s totally faired CBR650F, launched in 2014 alongside the bare CB650F, supplied a wholesome slice of four-cylinder middleweight efficiency, very a lot on the sporty finish of the ‘sports activities touring’ spectrum. 5 years later, the CBR650F turned the CBR650R, the improve from ‘F’ to ‘R’ indicating an much more potent shot of sporty capacity designed to be explored, used and loved on the road.
Within the technique of its transformation the CBR650R turned, intentionally, a uncommon breed: a four-cylinder sports activities bike that gives related pleasure, enjoyment and adrenaline to an RR machine, but with sufficient practicality – and wise working prices – to make it a viable choice as day-to-day transport along with weekend enjoyable.
It’s a route that was effectively obtained. In 2021, the CBR650R was the best-selling sports activities bike in Europe because it continued its improvement curve with user-driven element enhancements and a serious improve for the entrance suspension. And people revisions resonated with prospects, with the CBR650R retaining that high promoting spot since 2021.
2024 was an necessary yr for the CBR650R with it gaining model and performance upgrades. It was this bike – alongside its bare sibling, the CB650R – that launched Honda’s pioneering Honda E-Clutch know-how, designed to make motorcycling, from newbie proper by to skilled, much more pleasurable and thrilling.
For 2026, a revised color palette introduces new modern hues to retains the CBR650R recent, on the high of the tremendous sports activities market.
Mannequin Overview
The CBR650R’s fashionable traces had been overhauled for 2024, with a brand new headlight, fairing, rider/pillion seat, tail unit and taillight inject sharper sporting power.
It additionally gained a five-inch full color TFT display, optically bonded for readability on shiny days and that includes Honda RoadSync connectivity. Managed by an easy-to-use backlit four-way lefthand toggle swap riders can now take pleasure in on-screen, turn-by-turn navigation and different smartphone options.
Efficiency from the four-cylinder engine remained unchanged; 70kw peak energy with 63Nm are enjoyable figures to play with, and the traditional in-line 4 cylinder ‘pick-up’ and high-revving high finish energy are longstanding Honda calling playing cards. A 35kW choice is out there for A2 license holders.
2024 additionally noticed the introduction of the optionally available Honda E-Clutch know-how, a revolutionary tackle transmissions, which removes the necessity for the rider to make use of the clutch lever to make a shift both up or down the gearbox.
A metal diamond body gives core rigidity whereas 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD entrance forks and Showa rear shock ship high-quality suspension management. 4-piston radial-mount entrance brake calipers work 310mm floating discs and solid aluminium wheels mount 120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 entrance and rear tires.
The 2026 CBR650R can be out there in two color choices:
- **NEW** Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic with fluorescent yellow accent
- Grand Prix Crimson Tricolour
Insurgent 300 E-Clutch Headlines 2026 Honda Cruiser
American Honda right now introduced its 2026 Insurgent lineup, reinforcing the mannequin household’s place as some of the standard and versatile names within the cruiser class. Lengthy acknowledged for combining timeless styling with rider-friendly efficiency, the Insurgent fashions proceed to draw new motorcyclists whereas additionally interesting to seasoned riders.
For the brand new mannequin yr, the highlight is on the Insurgent 300, which turns into the third powersports mannequin to function Honda’s modern E-Clutch know-how, additional decreasing the barrier to entry for brand new riders, whereas enhancing comfort for all. Rounding out the lineup, the Insurgent 500 and Insurgent 1100 return for 2026, delivering the efficiency, reliability and character which have made the Insurgent nameplate a mainstay of Honda’s on-road lineup.
“The Insurgent model has been a cornerstone of Honda’s on-road lineup all through its lengthy historical past, and it continues to resonate with riders of various ages and backgrounds,” mentioned Colin Miller, Supervisor of Public Relations at American Honda. “The 2026 Insurgent 300—now with E-Clutch know-how—builds on that legacy by combining timeless design with cutting-edge innovation, whereas the Insurgent 500 and Insurgent 1100 platforms carry ahead the identical trusted qualities which have made Honda’s cruisers so standard.”
2026 Insurgent 300 E-Clutch
With regards to introducing new riders to on-road motorcycling, few fashions can compete with Honda’s Insurgent 300. Because of its unintimidating nature, low seat top, feathery total weight, controllable energy, enjoyable model and reasonably priced MSRP, this little cruiser has lengthy served as an entry level for folk seeking to dip a toe into the thrill of using. Consequently, it is smart that the Insurgent 300 is a standard selection for using faculties just like the Bike Security Basis’s Primary RiderCourse. For the 2026 mannequin yr, the favored mannequin is much more approachable, because it comes with Honda E-Clutch know-how, which is designed to make motorcycling much more pleasurable and thrilling.
Restricted Version Dean Harrison Duplicate CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Restricted Version Dean Harrison Duplicate CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
- Detailed copy of the bike Dean rode to 2 Superstock victories at this yr’s Isle of Man TT
- Solely 12 to be produced, with full Race Duplicate livery plus a bunch of elements and equipment
- Retail worth of £26,749; orders could be positioned solely by the Honda supplier community
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP has proved itself as the 2025 Superstock weapon of selection for BSB brief circuits and, at this yr’s TT, as the final word Superstock machine on the true roads of the Isle of Man racing to 2 victories within the arms of Honda Racing’s Dean Harrison.
And to have a good time each wins – plus the beautiful 135.692mph common velocity on the ultimate lap of Race 1 (the third quickest lap in TT historical past) – Honda UK are set to breed, as close to as doable, an actual duplicate of the bike Harrison rode so brilliantly for simply 12 fortunate prospects.
He’s suitably stoked concerning the undertaking:
“This yr’s TT was so particular for me. We dialled my Fireblade in throughout and it simply bought higher, and higher. My fourth TT win felt it was a very long time coming, whereas the fifth left me misplaced for phrases. I’m so proud to be a part of such a tremendous workforce and, if I’m trustworthy, actually proud that Honda UK are producing a reproduction of the bike we put collectively and on the highest step of the rostrum, twice. If it appears proper, it’s proper they are saying in racing and every of those bikes does simply that, with each element spot-on. And I do know they’ll be mind-blowing wherever they’re ridden – street or observe.”
ABOUT THE BIKE
The 2025 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a motorcycle constructed to win out of the field – or amaze on the open street. Loaded with MotoGP aero, electronics and chassis tech its four-cylinder engine, with 2-motor Throttle by Wire management, delivers main mid-range drive plus large top-end energy. Öhlins Good Digital Management (S-EC03) suspension and Brembo Stylema R four-piston entrance brake calipers are top-draw, as is Cornering ABS with RACE setting. All in all, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP begins out as one unbelievable bike.
However to take it to subsequent degree, every Dean Harrison Duplicate CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP will get:
- Full Race Duplicate Livery
- Individually numbered headstock plaque
- Honda Real Equipment – Tall Display screen, Rear Seat Cowl and HRC Oil Filler Cap
- GB Racing Engine Cowl Set
- Evotech Radiator Guard, Brake Lever Guard and Paddock Stand Bobbins
- Fitted with Metzeler tires with OE tires supplied as spare
- Solely 12 to be constructed with a retail worth of £26,749
There’s extra. Alongside the bike itself, the bundle additionally contains:
- Shoei X-SPR Professional Dean Harrison Restricted Version Helmet – signed by Dean within the buyer’s most popular measurement
- Gee-Tech rear Paddock Stand with CBR Fireblade emblem
- Customized Storage Mat
2026 HONDA NT1100 & NT1100 Digital Suspension
The NT1100 outlined a brand new breed of Honda tourer when launched as 22 yr mannequin, providing consolation, agility and massively pleasurable efficiency. Constructing on its success, the NT obtained a serious improve for 2025 with an emphasis on additional growing rider consolation. The dual-cylinder engine obtained a mid-range efficiency enhance, whereas a six-axis IMU added further precision to a number of digital rider aids. A brand new variant, the NT1100 Digital Suspension, was additionally added to the vary that added a classy trip. The NT’s modern fairing was redrawn with sharper, extra aggressive styling and topped by a revised height-adjustable display that may now be operated one handed. The higher and decrease wind deflectors had been additionally reprofiled to make sure higher high-speed aerodynamic effectivity and excellent climate safety. The NT1100’s lighting was additionally up to date with twin LED headlights that combine DRLs and indicators for elevated visibility and security. The rear of the entrance mudguard was prolonged 150mm for further climate safety, a bigger seat elevated consolation and each standard-fit panniers had been elevated in measurement to supply bigger inside quantity. For 2026, the NT1100 and NT1100 Digital Suspension retain the entire plus factors that made them so standard throughout Europe and achieve a brand new color choice, guaranteeing that Europe’s best-selling tourer stays on the high of its sport.
Introduction
In a motorcycling panorama filled with adventure-focussed bikes, the final decade has seen a restricted variety of decisions out there for riders on the lookout for efficiency, dealing with, lengthy vary consolation, and know-how however not essentially the picture or bodily dimensions of ‘journey’ bikes.
The NT1100 was launched for 2022 exactly to extend these choices. It’s an easy touring machine, with a full function record and a sporty edge to its efficiency – the form of bike that offers with the weekday commute effectively and can also be prepared for an prolonged tour totally loaded. Designed to attract these with a protracted reminiscence of comparable Honda machines of the previous, but additionally entice a a lot youthful rider, it employs the body and characterful twin-cylinder engine of the CRF1100L Africa Twin as a base, guaranteeing characterful, partaking efficiency – and packs in options and know-how that broaden any bike’s enchantment.
With this mix of wide-ranging talents and wealthy specification, already over 20,000 NT1100s have been bought, and it was Europe’s hottest tourer in 2023, 2024 and 2025. For 2025 the NT1100 obtained main upgrades to engine efficiency, practicality, and long-range consolation, in addition to the introduction of an Digital Suspension choice. And, within the course of, cemented its place in Honda’s giant vary as one among motorcycling’s final all-rounders.
For 2026, a brand new color choice for the NT1100 and NT1100 Digital Suspension fashions heightens its enchantment and retains the bike recent.
Mannequin Overview
Snug, agile, pleasurable. That’s the NT1100 in a nutshell.
Its 1,084cc parallel twin cylinder engine was revised for 2025 – through consumption, combustion and exhaust improvement – to provide 7% extra low- and mid-range torque with no lack of peak energy. A six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) was additionally added to manage not solely the three-level HSTC with built-in Wheelie Management, but additionally Cornering ABS and Rear Raise Management. It affords three default using modes – URBAN, RAIN, and TOUR – with preset mixtures of Energy and Engine Braking, plus two USER modes permitting the rider to pick out their very own most popular permutations.
The NT1100’s modern styling was additionally up to date with a tougher, extra outlined edge and refined to ship environment friendly aerodynamic efficiency round a using place tailor-made for touring. The twin headlights had been reprofiled to function a novel DRL signature with built-in indicators giving a sleeker look and growing security by improved visibility. The higher and decrease wind deflectors had been redesigned to work collectively to guard the rider whereas the adjustable display was redesigned to be operated by the rider, one-handed, from a seated place. The seat was additionally redesigned to improved consolation, while the standard-fit panniers had been elevated in quantity – to take a full-face helmet every – and the entrance mudguard was prolonged to supply extra helpful climate proofing.
2025 additionally noticed the introduction of the NT1100 Electrical Suspension variant, which options Showa Electronically Geared up Journey Adjustment (Showa-EERA) suspension. Provided alongside the usual Showa suspension-equipped ‘commonplace’ NT1100, the superior Showa-EERA affords optimised damping in all using situations and conditions, in addition to the power to regulate rear spring preload on the transfer.
As earlier than, the metal semi-double cradle body employs a comparatively brief wheelbase and sharp steering geometry. Twin 310mm entrance discs are paired with 4-piston radial-mount callipers; tires are sized 120/70-17 entrance and 180/55-17 rear.
A 6.5-inch TFT contact display gives full color, customizable shows and affords Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Cruise management, upgraded heated grips, ACC and USB charging sockets, self-cancelling indicators and Emergency Cease Alerts (ESS) are additionally commonplace match, as is a middle stand.
Honda’s confirmed six-speed Twin Clutch Transmission (DCT) was additionally up to date for 2025, redeveloped to enhance low-speed really feel and was linked to the IMU for extra intuitive gear shifting whereas cornering.
The 2026 refresh will see the NT1100 and NT1100 Digital Suspension out there within the following color choices:
- **NEW** Iridium Grey Metallic
- Mat Heat Ash Metallic
- Pearl Hawkseye Blue
Europe’s best-selling tourer stays recent for 2026 with new color line-up
- New shade out there on each NT1100 and NT1100 Digital Suspension fashions
- NT1100 stays Europe’s best-selling tourer in 2025, with a 48% phase share
Following its thorough-going refresh final yr, Honda is happy to announce a brand new color line-up for its ‘New Tourer’ – the NT1100.
First launched for 2022, the NT1100 is a timeless mixture of partaking efficiency, candy dealing with and long-range consolation, and is filled with a raft of the newest know-how to supply a recent tackle traditional tourer qualities.
This mixture has proved immensely standard throughout Europe, gaining the NT1100 the primary spot within the touring class since 2023. In whole, over 20,000 have discovered properties in Europe, with over 5,000 bought in 2025 to this point – virtually half of all tourers bought throughout the continent.
The 2025 redesign was complete, with the NT1100 receiving updates to styling, efficiency and dealing with. Headlines included Daytime Working Lights full with subtly built-in indicators, a refined and improved adjustable display, 7% extra low- and mid-range torque from the confirmed 1,084cc parallel twin cylinder engine and the introduction of Showa Electronically Geared up Journey Adjustment (Showa-EERA) suspension working by a 6-axis IMU.
Paired with a complete spec record that features a full color 6.5-inch TFT contact display with smartphone connectivity, cruise management, upgraded heated grips, ACC and USB charging sockets, self-cancelling indicators, Emergency Cease Alerts (ESS) and a middle stand, and it’s not onerous to see why the NT1100 is Europe’s best-selling tourer.
For 2026, NT1100 and NT1100 Digital Suspension’s revised color line-up can be comprised of the next three choices:
- **NEW** Iridium Grey Metallic
- Mat Heat Ash Metallic
- Pearl Hawkseye Blue
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