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Just for the record, the Hawk is a dirtbike. Some states allow you to register dirtbikes onroad, others do not. Some states vary by county. Your personal experience may vary, depending on how you speak to the DMV and the mood of the person handling your request.
If you want to be certain, the best thing you can do before buying a Hawk is ask the DMV (not the dealer) if you can register it. Ask them specifically, "Is it possible to get a dirtbike plated, if it has mirrors, turn-signals, etc?" Sometimes the DMV clerk knows what they are talking about, other times they do not.
If you are concerned, and the dealer is promising to get it registered, ask them to put it in writing and guarantee either registration or a refund. If the dealer hesitates, then they obviously have some doubts about whether they can actually do it.
Honestly, the Hawk's registration issue is a hassle for everyone. People have remarked that it's relatively cheap, and this is a reason why. In the future, China plans to modify it to be fully street legal. Unfortunately, from the perspective of China, the United States has a very complex regulatory framework. It's not always economic to meet California standards, when the bulk of your sales are in Texas.
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