2015 hawk vs 2024 Honda crf300L

pistolclass · 07-07-2024, 12:22 AM

I know what you are thinking... Geez not even close... New Honda vs Older Hawk.. I know the answer. Let me tell you my impressions. The hawk cost me about $1000 plus about $300 In upgrades, and the Honda was about $6,800. I had my brother in law riding the Hawk and i was on the Honda. We were on an easy trail in NH and while the Honda is clearly the better built bike the Hawk performed amazing well. In my opinion the Hawk was easier to ride and more comfortable on the trail. The Honda's throttle response was actually too snappy. When trying to maintain a constant slow speed the slightest throttle input made it jerky. Also the seat on the Honda is akin to a covered 2x4.

Don't get me wrong, the Honda is amazing and bulletproof, but I have a soft spot for my little China bike. Dollar for dollar the Hawk is the best deal out there.

Hawks wins:
The seat/comfort
The price
The throttle modulation
Kick starter
Not so freaked out about dropping it

Honda's wins:
Fuel injection
Tightness
Power
Quality build
Suspension when riding hard.

If you have both LMK your thoughts

-Tony

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07-07-2024, 12:22 AM	#1
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 980	2015 hawk vs 2024 Honda crf300L I know what you are thinking... Geez not even close... New Honda vs Older Hawk.. I know the answer. Let me tell you my impressions. The hawk cost me about $1000 plus about $300 In upgrades, and the Honda was about $6,800. I had my brother in law riding the Hawk and i was on the Honda. We were on an easy trail in NH and while the Honda is clearly the better built bike the Hawk performed amazing well. In my opinion the Hawk was easier to ride and more comfortable on the trail. The Honda's throttle response was actually too snappy. When trying to maintain a constant slow speed the slightest throttle input made it jerky. Also the seat on the Honda is akin to a covered 2x4. Don't get me wrong, the Honda is amazing and bulletproof, but I have a soft spot for my little China bike. Dollar for dollar the Hawk is the best deal out there. Hawks wins: The seat/comfort The price The throttle modulation Kick starter Not so freaked out about dropping it Honda's wins: Fuel injection Tightness Power Quality build Suspension when riding hard. If you have both LMK your thoughts -Tony ..
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