Adding to the aesthetics of the cafe racer, the bike gets an LED headlamp with DRLs, bar-end mirrors, clip-on handlebars, a muscular fuel tank, single-piece seats, tall exhausts and chrome accents. Apart from this, it gets an LCD instrument cluster with multiple ride modes. The Hawk 11 looks similar to the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR.
The Hawk 11 borrows the 1084cc parallel-twin engine and steel cradle chassis design from the neo-retro cafe racer Africa Twin and NT1100. The engine produces 101 hp of peak power and 104 Nm of maximum torque. It is likely to get a six-speed gearbox with manual and DCT options offered with the Africa Twin. The Cafe Racer uses 17-inch alloy wheels, whose tires measure 120/70 and 180/55 respectively.
In terms of mechanicals, the Hawk 11 gets twin disc at the front and single disc at the rear. Nissan Along with the calipers, it gets USD forks at the front and monoshock suspension at the rear.
The Honda Hawk 11 MV competes with the Agusta Superveloce and the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR. The specifications of the bike are likely to be revealed soon. It will be interesting to see if the retro cafe racer attracts buyers, however, Honda has not confirmed whether the Hawk 11 will come to India or not.