I saw that too while up at BD. I didn't get to see them on the trail Saturday, but I gawked over the bikes in the lot. Jeez it was chilly, 8 degrees.
I know that they did up a Service Honda CR500AF that was on the CRriders forum. All white plastics.....chub. That bike was not in the stable Saturday.
Questions I have are like others have:
-shifting with Klim boots on.......how tough is it.
-jetting, cold air effects?
-gearing options.
-how well do they take air
etc.
It is human nature to snub these bikes on first reaction. Once a person gets past that and starts to look closer, then the rubber starts to meet the road. These things, as well as the Hawk, look fun. But, IMHO the conversion idea is more practical. Then again, I have not ridden either..........