Here in the UK ,we never got this bike , but the NTV 650 RC33, steel frame shaft drive , 57 hp , 40 torque at crank ,I have 2 of these ,great bike, thes bike are known to last over 100,000 miles , will sit at 80 all day at 5,000 rpm , good ff the mark by the standard of the day , for under stressed engine ,great handling ,love them.
This goes to your comment regarding carbureted bikes. I have owned an 88 Hawk for about 25 years with 0 carb issues. Nothing but 100% gas goes in the tank. This gas costs about $1.00 more than the 10% ethanol but is cheap compared to carb cleaning/rebuilds. Few stations sell this product. There are only two, Sheets and Chardon Oil, in this area. In fact the temp. was in the 60's yesterday here in N E Ohio so I got an early case of spring fever and I went for a 60 mile ride. The Hawk had not been started since October. With a little choke it started like the day it was new. In fact I have used no ethanol gas in all my small engines. I enjoyed your video. I learned a little and it was a very good review of a timeless bike. Many motorcycles have come and gone in my garage over those 25 years, but the Hawk will be the last to go.
I have had mine for 21 years now and still love it. I never had any carb issues at all. There is a cultish community online and because of them I have modded my hawk to my liking. The only way my Hawk will leave me is if I died. Btw, I had the blue one (repainted since) but I believe the color name was “Candy Flair Blue” and it was a beautiful metallic blue color that I now wish I had kept.
These are a great bike I bought and sold many of the 400 bros and had a few of the 650's for my own pleasure back in the late 90's - 00's, One I had was a monster a 91 rc31 the engine had a lot of work porting, polishing dynojetted etc. glad I kept one of the 650's its a stock 88 nothing like the souped up 91 tho and it needs to be recommissioned. If u come across a 650 bros get one they are a super reliable machine a great run around, everyday bike
I believe he was trying to convey that it was the first naked “sporting” motorcycle of the modern era-but even that statement seems debatable. Triumph Bonneville? Honda CB750? I believe Honda made a stylish, modern, lightweight, fun motorcycle that did not look good on paper. Remember, the F1 Hurricane came out at the same time and this bike was close in price to that. Which would you buy? Of course the choice was easy. This was also the bike that the Erion brothers of Honda racing fame took to an AMA championship beating out Ducati 900s
I really like it. Very outstanding there is one here on sale close to my house it is 650 version but the thing that stop me is part and maintenance I am not familiar with Carburetor and Gasoline now a day will rot o ring and tube out for sure.
Get it if you can afford it. I had a rc33 some 20 years ago and regretted selling it back then. Fortunately I was able to buy another One 7 years ago and the only way to part with her is if it's pryed off of my dead hands. The supposed issues with maintenance or repairs is bs to be fair. I can't enjoy riding mine as often as I wish because of family and work responsabilities (and back problems also). Saying that, the ntv always starts and runs flawlessly even after months unnatended (yes, you read right - months)
My boss is selling me a MINT 88 punched out to 655 for 1500 I cannot wait and have been watching every video out! Everywhere I look has great things to say about this bike I say get it !
I believe Suzuki had the first production aluminum frame well before this model for 1986 in the US anyway. Other countries had the RZ500 even before that I think 1985 three years before the hawk a very similar aluminum frame from Yamaha. Honda Hawk totally was not the first naked or aluminum frame sportbike. BTW IMHO it was NOT a good thing that it got the heavy single sided swingarm which totally did not help anything but bling factor. The only wonderful thing about single side swing arm other than more convient wheel removal/install is for faster pitstops in endurance racing which barely anyone actually even does other than manufacturer race teams for bragging rights
Here in the UK ,we never got this bike , but the NTV 650 RC33, steel frame shaft drive , 57 hp , 40 torque at crank ,I have 2 of these ,great bike, thes bike are known to last over 100,000 miles , will sit at 80 all day at 5,000 rpm , good ff the mark by the standard of the day , for under stressed engine ,great handling ,love them.
This goes to your comment regarding carbureted bikes. I have owned an 88 Hawk for about 25 years with 0 carb issues. Nothing but 100% gas goes in the tank. This gas costs about $1.00 more than the 10% ethanol but is cheap compared to carb cleaning/rebuilds. Few stations sell this product. There are only two, Sheets and Chardon Oil, in this area. In fact the temp. was in the 60's yesterday here in N E Ohio so I got an early case of spring fever and I went for a 60 mile ride. The Hawk had not been started since October. With a little choke it started like the day it was new. In fact I have used no ethanol gas in all my small engines. I enjoyed your video. I learned a little and it was a very good review of a timeless bike. Many motorcycles have come and gone in my garage over those 25 years, but the Hawk will be the last to go.
I have this exact bike (without the fairing), simply beautiful
I was so pleased with this bike!
I have had mine for 21 years now and still love it. I never had any carb issues at all. There is a cultish community online and because of them I have modded my hawk to my liking. The only way my Hawk will leave me is if I died. Btw, I had the blue one (repainted since) but I believe the color name was “Candy Flair Blue” and it was a beautiful metallic blue color that I now wish I had kept.
These are a great bike I bought and sold many of the 400 bros and had a few of the 650's for my own pleasure back in the late 90's - 00's, One I had was a monster a 91 rc31 the engine had a lot of work porting, polishing dynojetted etc.
glad I kept one of the 650's its a stock 88 nothing like the souped up 91 tho and it needs to be recommissioned.
If u come across a 650 bros get one they are a super reliable machine a great run around, everyday bike
Had one and should have kept it. Very cool bike.
Yeah man me too. I really miss mine.
I got a 1989 model and same gray color. Love it!
Have one of them 😎
I had a 1989 and man I miss that bike. It was all tricked out too
The first naked bike every brand follows.
where is that shroud from ?
Just a minute! My 1985 650 Nighthawk is naked, and so were most bikes until somewhat recently. How did you determine it is the "first" naked bike?
That’s a great question!
I believe he was trying to convey that it was the first naked “sporting” motorcycle of the modern era-but even that statement seems debatable. Triumph Bonneville? Honda CB750? I believe Honda made a stylish, modern, lightweight, fun motorcycle that did not look good on paper. Remember, the F1 Hurricane came out at the same time and this bike was close in price to that. Which would you buy? Of course the choice was easy. This was also the bike that the Erion brothers of Honda racing fame took to an AMA championship beating out Ducati 900s
I have one.
I have one too.
I really like it. Very outstanding there is one here on sale close to my house it is 650 version but the thing that stop me is part and maintenance I am not familiar with Carburetor and Gasoline now a day will rot o ring and tube out for sure.
I have one ❤
A friend of mine is selling his for 1500 and I would love to get it.
Get it if you can afford it. I had a rc33 some 20 years ago and regretted selling it back then. Fortunately I was able to buy another One 7 years ago and the only way to part with her is if it's pryed off of my dead hands.
The supposed issues with maintenance or repairs is bs to be fair. I can't enjoy riding mine as often as I wish because of family and work responsabilities (and back problems also). Saying that, the ntv always starts and runs flawlessly even after months unnatended (yes, you read right - months)
My boss is selling me a MINT 88 punched out to 655 for 1500 I cannot wait and have been watching every video out! Everywhere I look has great things to say about this bike I say get it !
I believe Suzuki had the first production aluminum frame well before this model for 1986 in the US anyway. Other countries had the RZ500 even before that I think 1985 three years before the hawk a very similar aluminum frame from Yamaha. Honda Hawk totally was not the first naked or aluminum frame sportbike. BTW IMHO it was NOT a good thing that it got the heavy single sided swingarm which totally did not help anything but bling factor. The only wonderful thing about single side swing arm other than more convient wheel removal/install is for faster pitstops in endurance racing which barely anyone actually even does other than manufacturer race teams for bragging rights
bros 650 great bike
i have one
I own one:))
Me too.
@@James-dt7ky how you like it?
@@jacobtaylor6831 The first time I saw one I knew I would get one. That was 31 years ago. Still love it.
is it easy to get parts? I'd like to buy one but I'm not sure yet. please give recommendations on this one.
@@James-dt7kyhow is it getting parts?
Also known as the Bros!
Thanks for watching! I do mention that in the video as well as why it is called the bros!
doesnt sound like an exciting bike at all, thx for introducing.