I’ve done just over 5000 miles on my Honda NT1100 since I took charge of it back in autumn last year. Passing that milestone helped trigger an overall assessment of what it’s been like to live with to date. In short, I think the NT is a useful, practical and functional bit of kit, all qualities I like. I also especially enjoy its readiness to go far with complete ease and comfort. But full affection is constantly limited by irritating details which I’d never expect to find in a Honda. They render the bike as something I can like, but never love.
