I live in New Jersey. The Hawk is a no go of any kind.
I successfully registered a Tao Tao TBR7 in September 2020 with zero issues.
Agreed, they are strict to adhering to the motorcycle manufacturer list. If the first three digits of the bike's VIN are on the list, you are good. Else, no.
Contact the reseller for the first three digits of a VIN on a bike they sell to check. Very simple.
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/vehi...ufacturers.pdf