Honda simply sort of slapped US sport-touring riders within the face. Typically producers get it so proper and offer you greater than you requested for—thanks once more CFMoto for the 675SR and Voom 500. Some get it so flawed and do not provide the bike that everybody desires—Sure, Yamaha we’re nonetheless speaking about you.
However Honda is nearly actively frightening riders by not bringing Europe’s best-selling sport-touring bike, the NT1100, to the States, solely to backtrack and supply solely for police forces. If there was animosity between motorcyclists and cops earlier than, think about what it will be like after they’re rolling round on the shiniest bike you may by no means personal.
The bike was developed solely for US law-enforcement companies and primarily based on the NT1100. The 2025 NT1100 Police will use the identical twin-cylinder engine because the CRF1100L Africa Twin, simply as the buyer model does in Europe, and have a few of the creature comforts from the buyer mannequin too, together with an adjustable windscreen, plush seat, and digital rider aids. However, being a law-enforcement-specific mannequin, it will have some additional bits.
The NT1100 Police will get a bunch of particular options to assist law enforcement officials do their jobs, together with pannier luggage, a wiring harness that permits straightforward customization, an engine guard, a rear bumper, a doc field, and a seat cowl. And every unit is offered for the very cheap value of $14,499, virtually two grand cheaper than you’d decide one up in Europe.
“One of many primary benefits of a police bike is maneuverability, and the NT1100 Police is unmatched in that space. It additionally boasts Honda’s legendary reliability and worth—attributes that had been confirmed with legislation enforcement companies up to now, with the police model of the ST1300. Due to its mild weight, nimble dealing with, and distinctive worth, the NT1100 Police guarantees to be a well-liked alternative amongst U.S. bike models.” stated Colin Miller, Supervisor of Public Relations at American Honda.
Yeah, all the explanations listed above that ought to make this fashionable amongst US bike models would additionally make it highly regarded amongst US shoppers. So the massive query is, why will not Honda deliver Europe’s best-selling sport-touring bike to the US when it clearly can?
If a few of you might be pondering Goldwing gross sales would drop if US riders get the possibility to purchase an NT1100, and that is the rationale, I might be inclined to agree. Not cool, Honda.
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