Honda Super Hawk reviews

Excellent bike for riding long distances. Very easy on fuel and very comfortable. Only problem I have found with this bike is the seat gets rather warm after about 3 hours of riding. Show less

Since the inception of the Superhawk I wanted one. When the blue color arrived I wanted one even more. I waited a year and bought it new in April '04. Being married with two children riding time has been limited. I had a 1987 CBR1000 and a couple of KX 500's before this. When I chose to purchase it, I was set on a new '02 CBR1100XX. The CBR was heavy and uncomfortable and with my height the Superhawk fit better. I enjoy the bike and the lightweight feel it has to it. I ride with a guy that has a Ducati Monster and my twin is smoother running than his. When we are at a stop light all I hear is the timing chain of the Duc. A year has passed and my bike has been very reliable... Ride Honda!!! Show less

This bike is a gem. I put 30K miles on it: track days, lots of street, and a couple of 6 hour days. I consistently find that owners know and love this bike and the "experts" don't recommend it. It's not a dedicated race/track bike--of course. It took me 30K miles to grow out of it and upgrade to slightly better forks. I frequently blew away all brands: Ducati/Japanese/etc. I also received a lot of flack from other "riders" some talented, most not. Completely reliable enough to instill a ton of confidence from the rider. The only short-coming I see is the brakes: just add steel-braided on front ($65) and engine stalls after stoppies: reroute fuel lines. Biggest and goofiest myths: "Small tank and a gas guzzler" I won't even address gas mileage: it's a bike - enough said.
Tank: I could go a whole track day on one tank.
Touring: after 2 hours doesn't someone in the group need to fill up or use the restroom? I guess not.
Other myths: "It's a girl's bike" (?) Yes, in a way it's a good entry level performance bike with someone with some experience. Strengths: cheap! Pick a used one up with all the bells and whistles for nothing: just pay for tires and you're good to go! You can't break this thing. Totally flickable bike, carbs are incredibly smooth, comfortable, solid, tons of power, power band allows for a lot of ease in accelerating/deccelerating, etc. Show less

Comfort, Reliability, and Performance! Simply defined through the SuperHawk 996. I myself am very tall, and find the SuperHawk to fit my every need. The seating position puts me in a great spot for cornering, and transitioning into a strait line tuck. Owning the SuperHawk is like owning a custom made motorcycle, because it fits me like a glove. Show less

I just purchased a 2002 superhawk. Great bike for the buck. I bought it as a left over. The only complaint is the gas milage. Any fast corners or open stretches and you find yourself filling up again. The best I have gotten is 140miles with reserve(praying I don't run out of gas!!). Buy a left over still get a warranty! Couldn't be happier with the bike. Torque monster, mine is stock and in first through second I can wheelie without the use of the clutch. The thing takes you by surprise!! Show less

I chose the SuperHawk over comparable 4 cylinder sportsbikes because of the absolute enjoyment of the V-twin engine. Purchase with a full fairing, and the bike is absolutely beautiful. Show less

THIS IS MY FIRST BIKE EVER AND I ABSOLUTY LOVE IT. THE REASON I'M NOT GIVING THIS BIKE A 5 STAR IS I SIMPLY don't KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT BIKES YET TO WRITE A KNOWLEGABLE REVIEW. FOR A FIRST BIKE THOUGH I THINK I COULDN'T HAVE DONE BETTER. THIS BIKE LOOKS KICKIN, FEELS KICKIN. I WISH I COULD FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THE BIKE BUT UNFORTUNATLY MOST OF THE PRESS GOES TO THE YZF-R1 OR THE CBR-1000RR THATS COMING OUT FOR 2004 OR EVEN THE 600'S CLASS SPORT BIKES. IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A SMOOTH RIDE WITH LOTS OF GETUP AND GO THIS 996 CC BULLET WILL MORE THAN SATISFY. Show less

Bought a black 99 new in Jan 2000. Now have over 43K trouble free miles. Much more fun than all of the 4cyl bikes I have owned. don't like all the repli racers, so this is the best choice for someone looking for a real world sport bike. Looking forward to Honda updating this model. Show less

I own a '98 and can't allow myself to get rid of it for a newer bike. The bike handles great, accelerates hard, brakes well, eats rear tires, but all in a sophisticated Honda manner. I have Two Brothers Racing oval cans on mine, my buddy has the rounds on his- both work great but the ovals sound better. I will never go back to an I-4 sportbike again. Lots of low end, and plenty of high end, if you really feel that you need it. By the way, it has seen 168 mph (indicated) and also a few high 11 second passes at the track. Hey, I weigh around 220, with no drag experience to boot, so I can't complain. I suggest trying one on for size. Show less

I recently purchased a new '02 leftover VTR1000F. It isn't too hard to get a good deal on these as Honda hasn't done too much with them apart from some minor revisions in '01. This bike makes really good low and mid range power. It doesn't have much of a top end hit; but that isn't really what this bike is all about anyway. This bike makes very short work of back road. Power coming out of corners is fantastic. The bike is deceptively quick but is really noticable if you hop on a 600 after riding the VTR. The reasons why I gave it only 4 stars are as follows: The stock suspension needs some help. It is way too soft and the front dives during hard braking. I am fitting race tech springs and valves this week to correct this. It is a relatively cheap fix. I will also be raising the forks a bit in the triple clamps. The rear suspension is 'ok' but is a bit stiff. Again, there are aftermarket solutions (Fox TC shock, Ohlins, etc)..but they are more expensive. The brakes are pretty soft as well. Again an affordable aftermarket solution exists. Fitting braided brake lines (only the front is really needed) makes a big difference. I'd also recommend swapping for a more aggressive pad. After riding a YZF, which features phenomenal brakes, for the last 3 years I found the brakes on the VTR substandard. Carburetion is not exactly spot on and benefits from a jet kit, especially in the sub-3500 rpm area. The bike really does not like running at low revs. The best benefits seem to come from the Dynojet kit. Throttle response is much improved. I should also note that many people recommend slip ons (there are many options), but I still have the stock silencers. Finally, the seat is pretty stiff. I still have the OEM seat but am considering picking up a Sargent replacement which seems quite nice. Show less