Project "Adventure Hawk"

The goal with the Adventure Hawk was to develop something a bit larger, roomier, more comfortable and versatile. Think of this as a bike similar in layout and purpose to a WeeStrom, or a v-twin DR650, maybe a smaller Gran Canyon. The second goal was to incorporate wire wheels while keeping the signature single-sided swingarm intact, something I've wanted to do for a number of years now. I finally found an individual talented, experienced, and motivated enough to handle that little detail.

Rear hub was machined from billet, then powdercoated black to match the front. An oversized EBC Supermoto front brake kit, relocated caliper and ss line, and m/c assembly sourced from a Kawasaki 636 bring things to a stop (rear brake setup is not yet installed). Gripping that front wheel and giving the bike it's boulder-jumping stance is a new set of 2007 CRF450 forks and triples. A custom lower bearing from my friend Zoran, and an aluminum spacer I had carved locally, mate the triples to the frame. Dunlop D607's wrap the rims.

I fabricated the "overframe" from 1.5" mild steel tubing. Custom aluminum fuel cell hangs beneath the BMW GS1200 seat (oooo, comfy!). Windscreen was sourced from that same make/model. The seating position with stock pegs & aftermarket handlebar is spot on, very relaxed and roomy. All electricals were relocated beneath the faux-tank, which will likely be replaced with fiberglass versions. 7S battery and all electricals are easily accessed. Integrated "tankbag" was inspired a similar feature on the BMW F650GS. Fuel pump rides on the centerstand mount.

Digital guages keep track of speed, rpm's, temp, etc. Stock headers feed into the IDS2 cannister via a home-cobbled collector pipe. SV tail light, supermoto front fender, lots of custom bracketry and whatever I've overlooked ... stir well, simmer for three months, and voila. How's it ride? Beautifully. For sale? Probably.