Posted on 03/20/2022 3:10:12 PM PDT by martin_fierro
This is it! No more leaks, no more teasers, just pure unadulterated motorcycle in the metal unveiled by Honda. We covered the “leaks” just hours before the official launch here, and this is the final-final reveal media that the whole world was treated to for the launch.
Young Machine doesn’t disappoint with the coverage once again, with the Hawk11 being one of the prominent displays at this year’s Osaka Motorcycle Show. The model that was “leaked” had a blue paint job, the Honda fielded a silver and black-colored Hawk for the show. The custom Hawk11 was rolled out into the floor already kitted out with tank grips, levers, and even a Moriwaki exhaust system among other things.
This theme would go on for another round until HondaGO published additional images of the then teased bike. The uproar that this “leak” caused had Honda fans gushing with excitement—myself included. Being a proud owner of a neo-retro sports cafe motorcycle from the brand, I couldn’t help but sit in anticipation of what was to come with the Hawk11, and knowing how it looked cemented my excitement for the model.
The leaked photos were enough to get a lot of publications going, but the official media for the Hawk is just something else entirely. On the Honda Go website a total of five videos are lined up with two more on the way. The first video on the cover of this article is the official “driving scene” look of the bike. Following that is the “design and function introduction video as seen here ((VIDEO))
Finally, Honda was kind enough to give us an earful of its stock exhaust sound with a start-up included! Stay tuned to the HondaGO website if you want to learn more about the bike’s development as the next two videos that are labeled “coming soon” will cover the development story of the Hawk11. Following those links, you can view some very helpful information about the bike which includes the riding position, as well as the customization options that Honda dreamed up for the Hawk. On top of that, you can also check the final link for some fashion advice to look good while being protected on the Hawk.
Now, if you want a more in-depth view of the bike, you can look at Honda’s virtual showroom to get a 360-degree look at the Hawk. Specifications for the Hawk11 include the engine from the Africa Twin, which is a 270-degree parallel twin with 1082ccs of displacement. Honda has yet to publish official figures and specifications (at least at the time of this article’s writing), and it is unknown whether a DCT version of the Hawk11 will be available. The engine’s performance can be tamed or enhanced through up to three riding modes plus a customizable user mode. Traction control is also standard, as well as engine brake control that’s adjustable as well.
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Can’t use a crotch rocket-—just not made for full grown guys. Riding with my chin on my knees is just not biker dude stuff. Bikes at least ought to be good for giving chicks a ride?
I have a 1981 Honda Hawk 400 in my garage.
Looks nice. Where do the saddle bags and top case go? Rain gear? Tent? Cold weather gear? Thermarest pad? OK, I suppose I don’t need my tool bag, but I might want to take my wife.
A 1000cc vertical twin with traction control is a great start. The configuration in the photo is only good for bar hopping.
Wouldn’t be bad as a commuter bike
“Moriwaki exhaust system”
Does an electric motorcycle need an exhaust system?
No sissy bar?
I thought the Hawk was an entry level bike, not an Interstate tourer.
It looks like my old Kawasaki ZRX 1100.
My first bike was a red 1965 305 Dream. I rode it non-stop from Peterborough, New Hampshire to Charleston, SC Navy yard, 1000 miles. I traded it and some cash for a used Electra-Glide.
My first bike was a Honda 150. Great memories!!
“I thought the Hawk was an entry level bike, not an Interstate tourer.”
1080cc bikes are not entry level, so perhaps the name was chosen poorly. I had a 67 Super Hawk once. It was a pretty good bike.
Still looks and sounds like a Rice Burner...
Honda S-90 for me.🤣
My first bike was a 1979 Honda CM400T, but I sold it in 1985. Wish I still had it.
My high school friend used his father’s Dream as a dirt bike. I still remember the sound of that bike clanging and banging down the trails. When he let me ride it I realized it was every bit as heavy as it looked.
It was an odd bike! The earls front fork caused the the front fork to rise when you camped on the front brake. it seemed way underpowered given its displacement; perhaps it was just tired. My Yamaha 80 could outrun it to 40 mph, at which point the Dream would slowly reel in the Yamaha.
That Electra-Glide must have been a quite a change . . .
I have fond memories of giving girls rides on my Honda 350,and them holding me tight the whole time.
Just what the world needs. A redux of an old cafe bike!
When i was a kid my YDS3 Yamaha would cream a Super Hawk up to about 80. Since this one has about 3X the displacement as the SH my YDS3 would fail. However, i strongly suspect that my 10 y/old R1200RT would not be too embarrassed by this scooter. And the Beemer would be way more comfortable.
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