Hawk GT

Savage · 07-05-2012, 01:59 PM

More later...

FastDoc · 07-05-2012, 02:31 PM

Nice bike.

It was a breakthrough in several ways.

It proved the addage that 'Light Makes Right'. You don't need a lot of HP if the weight is low.

It had a revolutionary at the time aluminum frame and single sided swingarm. No bodywork. Clean and simple.

It was also comfortable and good on gas and with a 3 valve (hydraulic IIRC) Honda V-Twin it was reliable.

It spawned the SuperHawk, TS/TL 100, and the venerable V-Strom 650/1000 and the SV series as well.

Good bike. 8)

Savage · 07-05-2012, 10:44 PM

Old bike in great shape. Small, light, nimble and fun. Feels like you're riding a powerful supermoto. Slices right through the wind like a hot knife through butter. I think about selling it but my wife tells me to keep it. Good advice! It's just that it's a "boring" bike because I don't want to mod it much at all.

Weldangrind · 07-06-2012, 01:33 AM

That's a nice looking bike. It gives you the feeling that it's all you really need.

Jim · 07-06-2012, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's a nice looking bike. It gives you the feeling that it's all you really need.

All you need is love :wink:

SpudRider · 07-06-2012, 04:54 AM

Did you just acquire this bike? That's a nice looking bike which appears to be in very good condition.

Spud

Savage · 07-06-2012, 07:57 AM

I've probably had it about a year.
I've put quite a few new parts on it that were just time for, like new carb boots, sprockets, H20 pump, etc. Added heated grips, bar end mirrors which give it a nice look, 520 conversion with gold chain, manual override for the fan as I feel the engine gets too hot before the fan kicks on.

Savage · 08-14-2012, 01:32 PM

Took a couple pics of the "mistress" and the "brawler".

FastDoc · 08-14-2012, 01:41 PM

Nice bikes. Different stages of development on the same concept. The Hawk GT started it all, and still looks and I bet rides great. 8)

SpudRider · 08-14-2012, 03:50 PM

Thanks for posting the nice photos. Both bikes look great!

Spud

07-05-2012, 01:59 PM	#1
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Hawk GT More later... __________________ KLR650, KLX300, Hawk GT 650, SV650, MX500, SSR 70cc
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07-05-2012, 02:31 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice bike. It was a breakthrough in several ways. It proved the addage that 'Light Makes Right'. You don't need a lot of HP if the weight is low. It had a revolutionary at the time aluminum frame and single sided swingarm. No bodywork. Clean and simple. It was also comfortable and good on gas and with a 3 valve (hydraulic IIRC) Honda V-Twin it was reliable. It spawned the SuperHawk, TS/TL 100, and the venerable V-Strom 650/1000 and the SV series as well. Good bike. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-05-2012, 10:44 PM	#3
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Old bike in great shape. Small, light, nimble and fun. Feels like you're riding a powerful supermoto. Slices right through the wind like a hot knife through butter. I think about selling it but my wife tells me to keep it. Good advice! It's just that it's a "boring" bike because I don't want to mod it much at all. __________________ KLR650, KLX300, Hawk GT 650, SV650, MX500, SSR 70cc
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07-06-2012, 01:33 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a nice looking bike. It gives you the feeling that it's all you really need. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-06-2012, 04:54 AM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Did you just acquire this bike? That's a nice looking bike which appears to be in very good condition. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-06-2012, 07:57 AM	#7
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	I've probably had it about a year. I've put quite a few new parts on it that were just time for, like new carb boots, sprockets, H20 pump, etc. Added heated grips, bar end mirrors which give it a nice look, 520 conversion with gold chain, manual override for the fan as I feel the engine gets too hot before the fan kicks on. __________________ KLR650, KLX300, Hawk GT 650, SV650, MX500, SSR 70cc
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08-14-2012, 01:32 PM	#8
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Took a couple pics of the "mistress" and the "brawler". __________________ KLR650, KLX300, Hawk GT 650, SV650, MX500, SSR 70cc
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08-14-2012, 01:41 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice bikes. Different stages of development on the same concept. The Hawk GT started it all, and still looks and I bet rides great. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-14-2012, 03:50 PM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the nice photos. Both bikes look great! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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