Honda patents Hawk 11 cafe racer in India
Japanese motorcycle giant Honda has patented the Hawk 11 in India. The neo-retro style café racer was unveiled at the 2022 Osaka Motor Show in March last year. However, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has not revealed any details about its launch in the country.
Honda Hawk 11: Highlights
The Hawk 11 shares its platform with the NT1100 tourer, which also borrows its chassis from the Africa Twin. The motorcycle gets clip-on handlebars, bar-end mirrors, a circular LCD instrument cluster, a Showa SFF-BP suspension setup (USD at the front and a monoshock at the rear), and 17-inch alloy wheels. Honda has also given it a dual-disc setup at the front and a single disc at the rear, along with Nissin calipers. Further, the Hawk 11 gets a round LED headlamp with integrated running light, sporty Monza-style fairing, muscular fuel tank, and LED taillight.
Honda Hawk 11: Engine
The Hawk 11 gets a 1,082cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor like the Africa Twin and NT1100. This engine makes 102PS at 7,500rpm and 104Nm of torque at 6,250rpm. It comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. In addition, the Hawk 11 features throttle-by-wire, ABS, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and four riding modes (Standard, Rain, Sport, and User). Meanwhile, the café racer weighs 214kg.
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