Honda has a long history of producing motorcycles for law-enforcement agencies, and by the mid-2000s, it was relatively common to see motor officers patrolling U.S. roads aboard Honda ST1300 police bikes. With that model’s discontinuation, a new option was needed.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Honda NT1100 Police: WEE-WHOO-WEE-WHOO.
Introducing the 2026 Honda NT1100 Police…
Built on the capable foundation of Honda’s popular sport-touring model, the NT1100 Police was developed to meet the unique demands of law-enforcement professionals. Combining proven reliability, balanced performance and long-distance comfort, the model provides motor officers with a versatile, efficient platform for patrol duty across a wide range of environments—from urban streets to open highways.
The NT1100 Police comes standard with a host of special features developed specifically for law-enforcement agencies, including pannier bags, a wiring harness that enables easy customization, an engine guard, a rear bumper, a document box and a seat cowl. Additional components are available through approved vendors, to help individual agencies meet their own particular requirements.
2026 Honda NT1100 Police Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
HISTORY
Honda has a long history of producing motorcycles for law-enforcement agencies, and by the mid-2000s, it was relatively common to see motor officers patrolling U.S. roads aboard Honda ST1300 police bikes. With that model’s discontinuation, a new option was needed. To continue supporting law-enforcement agencies, American Honda developed a special Police version of the NT1100, the sport-touring model originally offered in Europe for the 2022 model year (and updated for 2025). The 2026 model year is the second for the NT1100 Police.
2026 Honda NT1100 Police Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
DESIGN / STYLING
The NT1100 was designed as a sporting, agile motorcycle that is also enjoyable to ride all day. It boasts efficient, protective aerodynamics and comfortable ergonomics, all centered around practicality, as well as rider and passenger comfort.
The premium specification is rounded out by self-canceling turn signals and standard 12V and USB auxiliary sockets. A high-quality Skyrich HJ13L lithium-ion battery minimizes weight and helps to centralize to mass. A center stand is standard.
Fairing
The NT1100’s bodywork is designed with function in mind, enhancing comfort and overall ride quality. The rider integrates into the machine neatly, enveloped by the protective fairing. The solid, three-dimensional upper fairing (partially constructed from biodegradable Durabio) features clean, sculpted surfaces that give the front end a distinctive look, complimented by a slim, cohesive tail section.
The windscreen can be raised or lowered with one hand while seated; it offers five-stage adjustment for height and angle, through a total of 6.5 inches between the high and low positions. Set low, it sends air around the rider’s shoulders; set high it moves air over the rider’s helmet.
The exhaust muffler is positioned low, to maximize pannier volume. For protection from mud and water, the fender has a splash-guard extension covering the rear of the tire.
Cockpit
A wide, thick seat, with optimized cushion density provides excellent comfort; seat height is 32.3 inches. Standard upper and lower deflectors provide wind and weather protection around the rider’s arms and lower body. Multi-level heated grips are standard.
Lighting
The twin headlights comprise LED projectors, which incorporate subtle, integrated turn signals. Contrasting high/low beams express an intriguing hidden “eye.” All other lighting is LED as well.
Meter / Controls
Bright and easy to read, the 6.5-inch TFT touch screen offers three choices of display: GOLD shows all numeric and mode information, SILVER centers on the speedometer and odometer, and BRONZE centers on the odometer. The background color can be set to black or white. Connectivity with Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and Bluetooth allows access to smartphone functions via the TFT display.
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
The NT1100 Police’s 1,084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine is derived from that of the Africa Twin. Aluminum cylinder sleeves keep weight low, while the 270° phased crankshaft and uneven firing interval create the engine’s signature “throb.”
The crankcases are split horizontally; the water pump is housed efficiently within the clutch casing, with a thermostat integrated into the cylinder head. The water and oil pumps are both driven by the engine’s balancer shafts.
At the bottom end is a semi-dry sump, with lower-crankcase oil storage. This allows a lower pan depth, to keep overall engine height low. As the pressure-fed pump is located within the crankcase, there is no need for a pressure-feed passage. Secondary vibrations are neutralized by the mutually reciprocating motion of the pistons, while primary inertial and coupling vibrations are canceled by use of biaxial balance shafts.
A crank pulsar—with relator teeth spaced at 10-degree intervals—manages misfire detection. An additional O2 sensor, positioned at the rear of the convertor, gives more accurate emissions-measurement readouts.
Intake
Throttle by wire provides engine management, and programmed electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI) feeds the 46mm throttle bodies. Throttle control is optimized for a linear power delivery.
The airbox has 33mm intake ducts. The bore and cylinder pitches are aligned to create a smooth air-intake profile. The injector angles deliver a direct spray into the twin-spark combustion chambers.
Valvetrain
Honda’s single-overhead-cam Unicam valvetrain, and the low-set position of the cast camshaft, contribute to the compact nature of the cylinder head and entire engine package. Inlet valves are 36.5mm in diameter and have 10.1mm of lift; exhaust valves are 31.0mm in diameter and have 9.3mm of lift.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
At the heart of the NT1100 Police’s excellent performance are throttle-by-wire management and a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU), tucked away at the center of the machine, making real-time measurements of roll angle/rate, pitch angle/rate and yaw angle/rate. It works through the throttle-by-wire system to aid management of rear-tire traction via Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and of front-wheel lift through the integrated wheelie-mitigation system.
Cornering ABS is another feature, as is Rear Lift Control. The IMU detects lean angle and deceleration (from front/rear wheel-speed sensors) and incorporates the slip rates of the front and rear wheels to manage braking pressure through the ABS; likewise, if it detects sudden rear-wheel lift, it finely controls brake force to maintain stability.
The NT1100 Police has three preset riding modes from which the rider may choose, covering a wide variety of riding conditions. There are three levels of management for Power and Engine Braking, with level 1 delivering the maximum of either parameter. Mode selection is managed from the left-hand switch cluster.
The modes are:
- URBAN: This mode offers an all-around middle setting of engine power and engine braking.
- RAIN: This mode reduces engine power and engine braking for extra reassurance on wet or slippery surfaces.
- TOUR: Providing full engine power and standard engine braking, this mode allows strong acceleration while carrying a passenger and luggage.
- USER 1 and USER 2: These modes offer the ability to customize between all the settings for the preferred combinations. Once set, the USER settings are automatically stored, so there’s no need to reset each time the ignition is turned on.
There are also three levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control, with integrated wheelie mitigation. Each level’s amount of intervention is optimized to work with real-time input from the IMU (yaw/roll angle and rate), with level 3 providing the highest intervention. An indicator on the instrument display activates when HSTC is working. HSTC can also be turned off completely.
Cruise control is standard.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Geometry
The steel semi-double-cradle frame employs a relatively short 60.4-inch wheelbase and neutral steering geometry, with 26.5º rake and 4.1 inches of trail. Ground clearance is 6.8 inches, and the seat height is 32.3 inches. Curb weight (with all required fluids and a full tank of fuel) is 566 pounds.
Suspension
The 43mm Showa cartridge-type inverted fork features 5.5 inches of travel and is adjustable for preload. The single-tube pressurized Showa shock has a 14mm diameter shaft and offers adjustable preload and 5.5 inches of wheel travel. To simplify adjustment, spring preload adjusts hydraulically, and remotely.
Wheels
The wheels are aluminum, fine diecast with a sand core. An intersecting spoke design (with the spokes attaching to the rim diagonally) smooths road vibration while riding in a straight line, but it still offers high rigidity for cornering. Tires are sized 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear.
Brakes
Dual 310mm front rotors are squeezed by lightweight, four-piston radial-mount calipers. The 256mm rear rotor uses a single-piston caliper.
The NT1100 Police comes with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty.
2026 Honda NT1100 Police – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ See Dealer USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ See Dealer CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 1,084cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin |
| Valvetrain | Unicam® SOHC; four valves per cylinder (36.5mm intake; 31.0mm exhaust) |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0mm x 81.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | Programmed electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI); 46mm throttle bodies (throttle by wire) |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Starter | Push-button electric starter |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual (+Reverse) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet |
| Final Drive | #525 chain; 16T / 40T |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | 43mm inverted Showa telescopic fork; 5.5-inch travel |
| Rear | Pro-Link® system w/ single Showa shock; 5.5-inch travel |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Dual four-piston hydraulic calipers w/ 310mm discs; ABS |
| Rear | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256mm disc; ABS |
| TIRES | |
| Front | 120/70-17 |
| Rear | 180/55-17 |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| Rake | 26.5º |
| Trail | 4.1 inches (108mm) |
| Length | 87.3 inches |
| Width | 39.1 inches |
| Height | 60.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 inches |
| Wheelbase | 60.4 inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.4 gallons |
| Curb Weight* | 566 pounds |
| OTHER | |
| Color | White |
| Warranty | 3 years or 36,000 miles |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment Specifications subject to change
2026 Honda NT1100 Police – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 1,084cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin |
| Valvetrain | Unicam® SOHC; four valves per cylinder (36.5mm intake; 31.0mm exhaust) |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0mm x 81.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | Programmed electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI); 46mm throttle bodies (throttle by wire) |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Starter | Push-button electric starter |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual (+Reverse) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet |
| Final Drive | #525 chain; 16T / 40T |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | 43mm inverted Showa telescopic fork; 5.5-inch travel |
| Rear | Pro-Link® system w/ single Showa shock; 5.5-inch travel |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Dual four-piston hydraulic calipers w/ 310mm discs; ABS |
| Rear | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256mm disc; ABS |
| TIRES | |
| Front | 120/70-17 |
| Rear | 180/55-17 |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| Rake | 26.5º |
| Trail | 4.1 inches (108mm) |
| Length | 87.3 inches |
| Width | 39.1 inches |
| Height | 60.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 inches |
| Wheelbase | 60.4 inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.4 gallons |
| Curb Weight* | 566 pounds |
| OTHER | |
| Color | White |
| Warranty | 3 years or 36,000 miles |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment Specifications subject to change
2026 Honda NT1100 Police – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 1,084cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin |
| Valvetrain | Unicam® SOHC; four valves per cylinder (36.5mm intake; 31.0mm exhaust) |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0mm x 81.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | Programmed electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI); 46mm throttle bodies (throttle by wire) |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Starter | Push-button electric starter |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual (+Reverse) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet |
| Final Drive | #525 chain; 16T / 40T |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | 43mm inverted Showa telescopic fork; 5.5-inch travel |
| Rear | Pro-Link® system w/ single Showa shock; 5.5-inch travel |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Dual four-piston hydraulic calipers w/ 310mm discs; ABS |
| Rear | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256mm disc; ABS |
| TIRES | |
| Front | 120/70-17 |
| Rear | 180/55-17 |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| Rake | 26.5º |
| Trail | 4.1 inches (108mm) |
| Length | 87.3 inches |
| Width | 39.1 inches |
| Height | 60.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 inches |
| Wheelbase | 60.4 inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.4 gallons |
| Curb Weight* | 566 pounds |
| OTHER | |
| Color | White |
| Warranty | 3 years or 36,000 miles |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment Specifications subject to change
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).
