Debunked: Honda’s Hawk 11 is Staying in Japan


Don’t consider the rumors, of us.

As of right this moment, we’ve gotten our palms on patent functions filed by Mental Property India – they usually’re pointing to the truth that Honda’s Hawk 11 isn’t *but* being debuted to international markets. 

Right here’s a hyperlink to the official doc, and have a look under on the pertinent bit in query:

A patent application design filed publicly in the IP India Patent and Design Journal on Dec 9 of 2022, showing Honda's Hawk 11 is set for Japan. Media sourced from the IP India Patent and Design Journal.
A patent utility design filed publicly within the IP India Patent and Design Journal on Dec 9 of 2022, exhibiting Honda’s Hawk 11 with relevant nation set for Japan. Media sourced from the IP India Patent and Design Journal.

Whereas the patent utility exhibits a design filed publicly within the IP India Patent and Design Journal on Dec 9 of 2022, discover of the Hawk 11 nonetheless exhibits the related nation to be set for “Japan.”

So why isn’t the Hawk 11 coming to EU and Western markets?

A part of that call may need one thing to do with the insane, 1,082cc parallel-twin piece of bonkers that exhibits off 100bhp @ 7,500rpm and 104 Nm of american @ 6,250rpm; she’s not Euro5-compliant, and lots of contemplate Euro5 to be the worldwide customary for bikes launched to market (by way of CaroleCash). 

See additionally

A view of the 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa. Media sourced from Suzuki.
A view of Honda's Hawk 11, which is currently only available in Japan. Media sourced from MotoNews World.
A view of Honda’s Hawk 11, which is at present solely accessible in Japan. Media sourced from MotoNews World.

At present, protection from ZigWheels additionally pays homage to the Hawk 11’s use of her supersport sibling CB1000R as a basis, the NT1100’s swingarm, and 17-inch wheels – all sporting the neo-retro aesthetic we’ve been hooked on from day one. 

With right this moment refusing to remain put and tomorrow by no means assured, we advocate staying tuned for updates on this little thread; drop a remark under letting us know what you assume, subscribe for updates, and as ever – keep protected on the twisties. 

*Media sourced from RideApart, Youtube and MotoNews World in addition to the IP India Patent and Design Journal*