One thing to remember is the NT is older technology, then newer motorcycles have today. Honda brought it to the US to fill a gap, and really I don't think they have filled the gap, then or now. Honda like all motorcycle companies is trying to find away to get new riders to come into the fold. Honda can be consecutive, look at the GoldWing, little has changed for the last few years. Of course then you get the DA-1?
I wish Honda would of come out with a new same touring bike: with shaft, 6 speed for you highway riders, proper protection like the NT, it would have more power and NO fixed bags. I think someday I get a Goldwing trike, but hopefully not too soon.