New old guy checking in.

wayfarer · 09-21-2024, 09:47 PM

Hi, guys. New member intro. First of all, thank you all for being here and sharing your knowledge and expertise about these bikes.
My last Dual Sport was a KLR 650 which I loved for 18 years. Last year I came to the realization that I was now an old phardt who could no longer handle a big, tall and heavy KLR and so with sadness I sold it.
So now I'm thinking about picking up a Hawk (or something similar) to scratch my off-pavement itch. The Hawk DLX seems particularly attractive, what with the upgraded suspension, EFI and all.
Most of the expected mileage will be on paved two-laned back roads along with some FS type gravel/dirt. Rarely over 55mph. The Hawk seems perfect for that.
Now, the next question is where to get one. There seems to be quite a number of potential vendors but so far I'm leaning toward Orion Powersports or maybe Venom. Any recommendations?

09-21-2024, 09:47 PM	#1
wayfarer Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: WNC Posts: 6	New old guy checking in. Hi, guys. New member intro. First of all, thank you all for being here and sharing your knowledge and expertise about these bikes. My last Dual Sport was a KLR 650 which I loved for 18 years. Last year I came to the realization that I was now an old phardt who could no longer handle a big, tall and heavy KLR and so with sadness I sold it. So now I'm thinking about picking up a Hawk (or something similar) to scratch my off-pavement itch. The Hawk DLX seems particularly attractive, what with the upgraded suspension, EFI and all. Most of the expected mileage will be on paved two-laned back roads along with some FS type gravel/dirt. Rarely over 55mph. The Hawk seems perfect for that. Now, the next question is where to get one. There seems to be quite a number of potential vendors but so far I'm leaning toward Orion Powersports or maybe Venom. Any recommendations?
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