Honda Hawk 11 cafe racer patent filed in India

The Hawk 11 shares its underpinnings with the Africa Twin and NT1100.

Honda could be planning to introduce a new big bike in India. A recent patent filing suggests that the bike maker might launch the Hawk 11 cafe racer in the near future.

The Honda Hawk 11 is a neo-retro cafe racer. It features a circular LED headlamp with a bikini fairing similar to old-school racing bikes. The bike also has a single-piece seat and a short tail section.

At the heart of the Hawk 11 is the same 1,082cc parallel-twin engine as the Africa Twin. This motor develops 100 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 104 Nm @ 6,250 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The Hawk 11 shares its underpinnings with NT1100. It features an upside-down fork suspension at the front with a monoshock at the rear and dual front disc brakes.