1989 Honda Hawk GT

MustangGuy · April 4th, 2012, 12:46 AM

I don't know if anyone knows much about Honda's Hawk GT, but it was a pretty unique bike for it's time. This is the only pic I could find of mine - a 1989 model. This was taken "a while ago". I did most of my first time learning on an old single-cylinder Honda but this is what I consider my "first bike". Wish I still had her!

Matz · April 4th, 2012, 03:49 AM

Are they the ones that had a single sided swingarm? They were called the Revere in Europe, they had a few differences but were pretty much the same bike, kinda remind me of an old Ducati.

adouglas · April 4th, 2012, 04:03 AM

Tassles?

Really?

gt_turbo · April 4th, 2012, 04:45 AM

a member on here @k-os is currently building up 2 of these, an 88 and 89, i believe one has a F4i front and the other a 929 front. i saw them myself in person over the weekend when i went to pick up a corbin seat from him. and they look pretty badass! i'm sure @k-os will post up some pictures and more details when he is finished.

choneofakind · April 4th, 2012, 07:44 AM

Two Brothers just came out with a wicked full system for the GT. and they actually listened to some of the feedback about other systems on forums.

http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...50GT-FULL.html

sounds wicked and has huge performance gains

k-os · April 4th, 2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Two Brothers just came out with a wicked full system for the GT. and they actually listened to some of the feedback about other systems on forums.

http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...50GT-FULL.html

sounds wicked and has huge performance gains

Ground clearance on the right side is really hindered by the canister. Also the gains they show don't really reflect what you'd be getting. Their "stock" dyno results are pretty low for a stock Hawk.

k-os · April 4th, 2012, 09:59 AM

My 1988 as it was last Summer. Ducati 748 subframe, tail, and tank, CBR954 Front end, Supertrapp headers with M4 exhaust canister, now has R6 rearset with custom CNC'd rearset adjusters, Koso RX-2N Gauge, VFR 8 spoke rear wheel, Need to finish up electrical work and getting it painted and parts powdercoated.

My 1989 that I picked up in pieces. CBRF4i front end recently rebuilt by myself, VFR 5 spoke rear wheel, Two Brothers Full Exhaust, Tyga Rearsets, powdercoated frame, subframe, and swingarm, Needs to have assembly finished up. Carbs need to be cleaned and jetted and mounted. Rear wheel to be stripped and powdercoated (it's just painted right now).

MustangGuy · April 4th, 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matz

Are they the ones that had a single sided swingarm? They were called the Revere in Europe, they had a few differences but were pretty much the same bike, kinda remind me of an old Ducati.

Yeah, I think it had a single swing arm... funny you mentioned Ducati - I always described it as "like a Ducati".

Yeah - tassles - really - a gift from one of the Harley guys I used to ride with - it was a tradition. I passed them on to another new rider eventually.

I knew there was kind of a cult following for these bikes. Love my 650, but still think about the Hawk!

K-os: that looks like fun... good luck with the project!

choneofakind · April 5th, 2012, 06:56 AM

k-os wow! That's hardly a Hawk anymore! more like a small displacement Ducati

It'll sound right and everything

tiii · September 16th, 2014, 02:42 PM

they staggered the crank so it fires like a 90 degree twin without the 90 degree cylinder placement. I've raced and owned them over the years. Sold my last one to get a Superhawk and it wasn't the same around town.

alex.s · September 16th, 2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tiii

they staggered the crank so it fires like a 90 degree twin without the 90 degree cylinder placement. I've raced and owned them over the years. Sold my last one to get a Superhawk and it wasn't the same around town.

but yamaha swears they came up with that idea.

tiii · September 16th, 2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

but yamaha swears they came up with that idea.

To make their offset and v angle equal 90 degrees? I don't think Honda claimed they invented it.

sharky nrk · September 16th, 2014, 09:12 PM

hawks are awesome, need more pics

csmith12 · September 17th, 2014, 02:33 PM

^^^^ this

k-os · September 18th, 2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

^^^^ this

I got you!

Ducati Hawk pretty much finished. Just needs to have some electrical cleaned up, tank re-lined with Caswell, and tank and tail painted. Will probably get this stuff done next season.

Second Hawk that has been my main ride. (This was packed up for my trip to Canada)

Third Hawk that is pretty close to being done. Hope to have it finished and sold before winter hits.
This picture makes it look a lot cleaner than it was.

Klondike1020 · September 18th, 2014, 06:53 PM

Nice builds, you are hawk crazed.

Why did you have a Biposto seat then a mono / I see you have no passanger pegs made up.

is the tail conversion a kit or did you make adapters for the sub frame yourself?

how well does the seat mesh with the tank stock?

k-os · September 18th, 2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Nice builds, you are hawk crazed.

Why did you have a Biposto seat then a mono / I see you have no passanger pegs made up.

No passenger pegs on this bike. The biposto seat was the original tail that I bought and then I got a monoposto seat a little later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

is the tail conversion a kit or did you make adapters for the sub frame yourself?

I made the adapters for the Ducati subframe. Waterjets are fun. Pics below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

how well does the seat mesh with the tank stock?

I haven't tried the tail with the stock tank. I suspect the proportions would be off quite a bit. The Ducati tail is really wide comparatively to the stock Hawk tank.

sharky nrk · September 19th, 2014, 06:48 AM

Dude that is so sweet!!!!!!

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adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Tassles? Really?

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gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	a member on here @k-os is currently building up 2 of these, an 88 and 89, i believe one has a F4i front and the other a 929 front. i saw them myself in person over the weekend when i went to pick up a corbin seat from him. and they look pretty badass! i'm sure @k-os will post up some pictures and more details when he is finished.

April 4th, 2012, 07:44 AM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Two Brothers just came out with a wicked full system for the GT. and they actually listened to some of the feedback about other systems on forums. http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...50GT-FULL.html sounds wicked and has huge performance gains

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k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	My 1988 as it was last Summer. Ducati 748 subframe, tail, and tank, CBR954 Front end, Supertrapp headers with M4 exhaust canister, now has R6 rearset with custom CNC'd rearset adjusters, Koso RX-2N Gauge, VFR 8 spoke rear wheel, Need to finish up electrical work and getting it painted and parts powdercoated. My 1989 that I picked up in pieces. CBRF4i front end recently rebuilt by myself, VFR 5 spoke rear wheel, Two Brothers Full Exhaust, Tyga Rearsets, powdercoated frame, subframe, and swingarm, Needs to have assembly finished up. Carbs need to be cleaned and jetted and mounted. Rear wheel to be stripped and powdercoated (it's just painted right now).

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	k-os wow! That's hardly a Hawk anymore! more like a small displacement Ducati It'll sound right and everything

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sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Dude that is so sweet!!!!!! __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

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