A segment that does the math, Crossovers are always very popular because they combine good versatility of use, interesting performance and an aesthetic character that is also very personal.
For the time being, Honda’s NX acronym is only linked to the 500 cc engine capacity, with the valid NX500. Here, then, imagining the entry of a 1000, with four cylinders in line, well endowed in terms of torque and power and equipped with all the latest generation electronic gadgets, seems truly seductive. It should be noted that, in a way, the addition of an NX1000 could make us forget about the current NT1100, which in fact uses the two-cylinder engine from the Africa Twin 1100 with 102 hp.
Still, an NX1000 built on the base of the Hornet 1000 could really be the best compromise between price, performance and general characteristics for a bike that can satisfy those who want a model that can take you on vacation (perhaps even brilliantly on two) and, at the same time, give you healthy riding thrills when the road allows. A true crossover characterized by a slender frame with a longer suspension travel than that of the Hornet 1000 and the stainless in-line 4-cylinder engine with its rear, around 150 HP and the simple delivery that so pleases motorcyclists, even those of the older generation.
Proof of this is the growing interest in models such as the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX and the BMW M1000XR, all bikes ready to take on a possible new NX1000.