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Honda Officially Unveils The Hawk11 To The World
Rideapart.com ^ | 3/19/22 | Earl Davidson

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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1 posted on 03/20/2022 3:10:12 PM PDT by martin_fierro
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2 posted on 03/20/2022 3:13:50 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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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?


3 posted on 03/20/2022 3:21:18 PM PDT by OldWarBaby
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To: martin_fierro

I have a 1981 Honda Hawk 400 in my garage.


4 posted on 03/20/2022 3:30:33 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin ( (Natural born citizens are born here of citizen parents)(Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: martin_fierro

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.


5 posted on 03/20/2022 3:37:26 PM PDT by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: martin_fierro

Wouldn’t be bad as a commuter bike


6 posted on 03/20/2022 3:53:56 PM PDT by Two Kids' Dad (((( When tyranny becomes law, resistance becomes duty. ))))
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To: martin_fierro

“Moriwaki exhaust system”

Does an electric motorcycle need an exhaust system?


7 posted on 03/20/2022 3:54:42 PM PDT by caver
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To: martin_fierro

No sissy bar?


8 posted on 03/20/2022 4:12:12 PM PDT by fso301
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I thought the Hawk was an entry level bike, not an Interstate tourer.


9 posted on 03/20/2022 4:22:57 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: martin_fierro

It looks like my old Kawasaki ZRX 1100.


10 posted on 03/20/2022 4:27:01 PM PDT by PUGACHEV
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To: martin_fierro
Between the Cub, the Grom, the Dax and the Monkey, Honda is milking the retro theme for all its worth. What's next? A reboot of the Honda Dream?


11 posted on 03/20/2022 4:35:57 PM PDT by BraveMan
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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.


12 posted on 03/20/2022 4:43:08 PM PDT by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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My first bike was a Honda 150. Great memories!!


13 posted on 03/20/2022 4:46:39 PM PDT by Browns Ultra Fan (ua)
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“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.


14 posted on 03/20/2022 4:47:43 PM PDT by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: martin_fierro

Still looks and sounds like a Rice Burner...


15 posted on 03/20/2022 5:06:39 PM PDT by PoloSec (polosec)
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To: Browns Ultra Fan

Honda S-90 for me.🤣


16 posted on 03/20/2022 5:24:22 PM PDT by justme4now (Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

My first bike was a 1979 Honda CM400T, but I sold it in 1985. Wish I still had it.


17 posted on 03/20/2022 5:29:17 PM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: Poser

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 . . .


18 posted on 03/20/2022 5:53:19 PM PDT by BraveMan
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To: martin_fierro

I have fond memories of giving girls rides on my Honda 350,and them holding me tight the whole time.


19 posted on 03/20/2022 6:02:59 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor (A Leftist can't enjoy life unless they are controlling, hurting, or destroying others)
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To: martin_fierro

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.


20 posted on 03/20/2022 7:16:11 PM PDT by Afterguard (Deplorable me! )
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