On this day May 16, 1985, ABC aired the final episode of Street Hawk, a short lived but memorable action series that ran for one season with a total of 13 episodes. The show followed Jesse Mach, a former motorcycle cop injured in the line of duty who is secretly recruited for a government program that allows him to fight crime as the masked vigilante known as Street Hawk.
Street Hawk was equipped with a cutting edge motorcycle capable of high speeds, advanced weaponry and night surveillance. The show combined fast paced action sequences with futuristic tech and urban crime drama, appealing to fans of similar 80s series like Knight Rider and Airwolf. Despite its ambitious premise and cult following, the series was canceled due to low ratings.
Although short lived, Street Hawk left a lasting impression with its high energy style, synth driven soundtrack and iconic black motorcycle that became a staple in 80s pop culture.
Fun fact: The custom Street Hawk motorcycle used in the series was based on a modified 1984 Honda XR500 and became a popular prop at fan conventions years later.
Street Hawk was equipped with a cutting edge motorcycle capable of high speeds, advanced weaponry and night surveillance. The show combined fast paced action sequences with futuristic tech and urban crime drama, appealing to fans of similar 80s series like Knight Rider and Airwolf. Despite its ambitious premise and cult following, the series was canceled due to low ratings.
Although short lived, Street Hawk left a lasting impression with its high energy style, synth driven soundtrack and iconic black motorcycle that became a staple in 80s pop culture.
Fun fact: The custom Street Hawk motorcycle used in the series was based on a modified 1984 Honda XR500 and became a popular prop at fan conventions years later.
