+1

On the other hand, +1 on the fact that it comes with a warranty, and you'd be breaking it in properly... you WOULD be breaking it in properly, wouldn't you?

 

break it in like your gonna keep it forever is my motto. im actuall VERY picky about my vehicles. i went 300 miles over due on my oil change in my truck so i did it just about an hour ago in the cold wind with melting snow dripping in my ear. so yeah proper break in and all that would most likley be over kill how i do it than what the manufactorer recommends even.

 

I just paid $6500.00 for a leftover 2003 here in NY, and don't feel like i paid to much... I wanted to buy it cheaper, but just couldn't get the price moved much...

I did think about milking it for a couple more months to try getting the price down, but the problem with that is, people get W2's by end of January, and tax money is in hand anywhere from first week of Feb, up to April time frame, which is getting close to riding season.... Tax time is a good time for dealers, as people make cash purchases, and tax season's runs untill about riding season, which the beginning of riding season is good for them too...

While the SuperHawk was never the most popular bike they sold... A NEW $6500 sport bike, 1000cc vs smaller ones.. I would say that the dealers feel ok about having them, because if they have somebody who cain't afford the CBR's or Interceptor's, but really wants to ride... They have a lower priced alternative to push them in... I've always been in sales, so understand the value in having something cheaper...

Which thats exactly why i went ahead and picked mine up...

I would say that $8000.00 is not a steal, but not a horrible price either... But i think $7500 is probably more like it...

Good luck with whatever you decide

 

I bought a "new old stock" last March and paid almost 8K, but that's nearing a year ago. The dealer wouldn't budge a cent. After 3 months I had to replace the battery, and figured it was because it was on the showroom floor for so long. If you buy it, demand a new battery and fresh break fluid, etc. before delivery.

 

i went through the same thing. when i was trying to trade off my R6 for a hawk, i found one of the leftovers and they wouldnt come down one red cent. i said i have 6500 cash, out the door, and they told me no way. i thought 8K was super high for a bike you can get anywhere for under 5k in really good condition....so thats what i did, went and found me a used one with a couple thousand miles on it and already had the flushmounts and rumble undertail/front end mods, etc.....for less money i got more bike, in my opinion.

 

it really comes back to what you want... I personally didn't want another used bike, even if it was low miles... I set out to buy new this time, and spent more money to do that... I guess i wanted that feeling of knowing for sure what the bike has been through...

But yes, you can find these bikes in good shape, used for lots less money...

 

I bought a leftover new 05 in July for $6500. $8000 is way too much, at least aound here, sw PA. These bikes sold at a discount when they were current year models, because they just weren't that popular. If the dealer won't come down, let him eat it. For $8000 you can buy a brand new 07 Hayabusa around here. In fact, that was my debate back in July. The hawk was $1500 cheaper, and probably a little more to my liking. But, if it were $8000, or even $7000, I'd be on that 'busa.

So, if you really want it, stick to your guns, and I bet te price will come down.

 

here's an example of a more realistically priced, NOS bike

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/list...RHAWK-87881917

do some searching and you'll find lots of dealers with the same. I have a feeling there are warehouses filled with these. the info might at minimum be help in bargaining. don't know where you live but you should post your location - some members may know of bikes around or great dealers within reasonable driving distances.

 

asking $4500 now. Nice mods, faithfully maintained, and in great condition. Never abused or ridden at high RPM.

For about $5K you could have in delivered to your door.

If you live fairly close, I could meet you halfway....


https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ad.php?t=13317

 

well i found a 98 with 10K miles. has a salvage title that was caused by dropping it in the driveway. replaced the left rad. and i believe the lower shell. i could get it for 3K probably. sound like it might be a good deal??

 

Where do you live?

$6999 out the door for a brand new VTR (2003 model year) at OTD Cycle Sports of Denver (Colorado). The listing has been up at CycleTrader.com for months.

That is equal to maybe $6250-$6300 for a bike with zero miles and a factory warranty.