New Honda Hawk 11 debuts in Japan

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda has finally pulled the wraps off its gorgeous cafe race called Hawk 11 at the 2022 Osaka Motorcycle Show. The much-needed addition to the Japanese automaker’s lineup underpins the parallel-twin engine platform available on the Honda Africa Twin and Rebel 1100. Let’s have a closer look at the bike’s details, starting with the design.

Hawk 11 design and features 

The new Honda Hawk 11 features a perfect cafe racer stance and appeal with the front rocket style semi-fairing mated to a circular LED headlight with integrated daytime running lights. Adding to the bike’s neo-retro look are the highlights like circular rear-view mirrors, old-school turn indicators, and a curved windscreen. Furthermore, the sculpted fuel tank and low-positioned handlebars complement the cafe racing appeal.

As for communicating the necessary information to the rider, Honda has equipped the Hawk 11 with an LCD instrument cluster.  The bike rolls on 17-inch alloys shod with road-biased rubber. The electronic pack consists of cruise control, throttle by wire system, wheelie control, traction control, and multiple riding modes.

Hawk 11 engine specs

As stated above, the Honda Hawk 11 gets energy from a 1082-cc twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill producing a maximum power output of 100 PS and a peak torque of 103 Nm. The engine is coupled with a six-speed gearbox or a dual-clutch transmission.

Hawk 11 suspension & braking

Built on a semi-double cradle frame, the bike benefits from the USD front fork and a rear monoshock suspension. The braking duties are taken care of by twin front discs with Nissin radial calipers, a rear disc, and a dual-channel ABS.

Hawk 11 price & availability

Honda has not yet given any hint on the Hawk 11 price and if we talk about the cafe racer’s launch, the Japanese automaker is likely to roll out the model soon in Japan, followed by other international markets.

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