On February 25, 2022, Honda announced that its upcoming Hawk 11 would officially make its debut at the 2022 Osaka Motorcycle Show. So far, we know that the newest addition to Honda’s two-wheeled family will utilize the same 1,084cc parallel twin engine that currently powers both the Africa Twin and the Rebel 1100. The 2022 Osaka Motorcycle show is scheduled to take place between March 19 and 21—which is just over two weeks away as I write this.
If you’re new to Honda motorcycles, then the name “Hawk” may not mean much. However, as many moto history and Honda enthusiasts can tell you, it’s a title with a storied Honda past that goes back almost all the way to the beginning. Maybe you own a past Hawk right now, or you’ve previously owned one. Maybe you grew up riding one. (If you’re me, perhaps your Hawk GT 650 is sadly staring at the inside of the garage door right now, impatiently waiting for spring.)
