If anyone has experience with these bikes, please chime in. I'm wondering if there's a big difference between the two. Here's what I found:

http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Ho...storm/
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Ho...storm/

I see a weight difference. It doesnt state whether they are carb'ed or FI'ed.

I'm in the market for another bike, the last 2 crotchrocket sellers have dropped out on me, and the hawks Im looking at are adult-owned.

 

I have one, and so does #9.

You're located in the US, right?

There weren't any changes, save for color (and possibly the case cover) for the Superhawk.

There should not be any weight differences. Nothing was changed. The bike has remained carb's throughout it's entire life.

The Superhawk makes a wonderful street and canyon bike. It's got great torque to pull your arms off with. Armed with a set of pipes, the sound is incredible. As with most Hondas, the RR goes south fairly soon. So do both of the CCTs (yes, there are two).

Overseas, the Superh...sorry, Firestorm...received a larger gas tank in '02.

 

Lightning quick response, thanks

I figure they wont be as nimble as the 600's, but overall a good bike, no?

EDIT: you edited your response. lol, anymore thoughts on it for a potential buyer?

 

Nimbleness is a relative term. The Superhawk definitely does not have as radical geometry as the supersport 600s, but you can raise the rear of the bike using a shim, or lower the front end by pulling the forks through, and get faster turn-in. The bike takes a bit of muscle to flip from side-to-side, but the stability is good. The front fork springs are a bit soft if you're anywhere north of 150lbs.

Find the cleanest Superhawk you can find. It didn't change much through it's run, so even an older one that's in great shape is better than a newer one that's been beat to hell.

Watch out for wheelies - this bike LOVES to do 'em. Especially if you go up two teeth in the rear. You'll also want to keep a close eye on the RLOD (red light of death, as coined on superhawkforums), which usually turns on after you've traveled around 90-100 miles. After that, you've got about 15 miles left before a nice workout.

It's not a big problem, though, because I don't commute long-distance on the Superhawk. I find the stock bars to be a bit narrow and the seat too hard and misshapen, but many owners do not have the same complaints I do.

The Superhawk is definitely a unique bike. If you've owned one, then you'll remember it fondly. If you sell it, you'll miss it.

And sorry about the editing thing, I keep forgetting to add info.


Modified by marmaladeboy at 10:17 PM 3/12/2006

 

Thanks for responding.

The '98 is clean and never been dropped. The '02 has been dropped, has a crack in the fairing. Both in the same ballpark, as far as the price. Miles are 16k and 17k, respectively.

It weighs less than the GSF600 I have now, so Im hoping to have more fun on the turns.

 

Personally, I would pick the '98 if it hasn't been dropped. Although, without some numbers, I'm not sure if either is a good deal. Price-wise, go with what's relative to your area.

FWIW, I bought my 1999 Superhawk for $4000 in November 2004. It had MiG pipes and 11k miles. SoCal motorcycle-market, eh, what can you do...

 

Wow are you kidding? Both are set at $4000. '98 has D&D/jet kit. And this is the East Coast. I'm assuming that's a high-price.

 

$4k is a bit high.

For reference, there is a motorcycle STEALership in my area called Bert's, and though they have a bad reputation (steering n00bs towards over-powered bikes to make money), they have several 2003 NEW Superhawks for $5999. The bikes just don't sell that well, so a lot of dealerships have leftover stock. If you're going to pay $4k, another 2 g's gets you a brand new bike with the full warranty. Just something to consider.

I wouldn't normally advise people to purchase a bike from Bert's, but at that price I was tempted to add a blue (2003 color) Superhawk to my yellow one.

 

Dang it. Right, and if I spend 6g's, I might as well just spend 7-7.5(cost) for a new RR. My exgf works as a finance mgr at Honda. And there's an RC51 for 6g's in my area as well.

Great, back the the drawing board. lol. Thanks for helping me out.

 

Sorry to burst the dream.

What are you looking for in a bike? The RC51 is a great bike, but it's not as comfortable to ride as the Superhawk.

If it were me, I'd be worried about having an exgf try to help me out with financing a bike...no telling what she'll do for revenge.

Hope you find a good deal on a bike.

<-- zzzzzz....

 

Thanks bro. My exgf just hooked up my parents with a Pilot at cost. She's legit, we're good friends.

I know they are all different bikes, RC51, Superhawk, CBRR. Just something that'll give me plenty of room to grow, and isnt as heavy as what I have now. sleep tight

 

post pics of the two bikes. 4k for the 02 doesn't sound too bad pending mods. my friend got his 98 for $4k but it was decked out in carbon fiber goodies and ss lines. Got it from a dealer too se he got a steal. I got my 98 for $3k with 13k on it. rr went immediately and put on a gixxer one. the CCT has me slightly worried and if it lets go im building the motor up


check that. it was dropped the 98 isn't a bad price for the jet kit... I'd try and get him to 3500 or so if you can... $4k really isn't a bad price for the east coast (where you at? I'm in Virginia, buddy is in PA). I saw a couple recently for about that. But it'd have to have pipes at least. That saves you about $800 or so cause it's dual so the cost is twice what you'd pay on a normal bike