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wilserchinarider · 06-29-2015, 09:51 PM

Hah, this is right up my alley....my neighbor was recently selling an xf250, great price asking 2000 for a 500 mile bike. I bought the hawk instead.

Hawk pluses in my opinion
17/21 wheels
Better price

SSR pluses
True 250 cc Suzuki clone motor, perhaps higher overall quality / fit finish, actual warranty and dealer network.

I wasn't keen on the smaller, wider wheels / tires on the SSR, just my opinion. The SSR 250 is likely a better bike but sells new for $3000 plus $300 assembly plus 7% tax, much more than the Hawk. The SSR has a dealer network, warranty, service and parts over the counter. With the Hawk...your pretty much on your own. I never rode the SSR, but I will say the Hawk is a great bike sub $1400. If you prefer a warranty and a "brick and mortar" dealer, then the SSR may be for you. IMO the SSR is not close to 3 times the bike for the price.

The Hawk comes in a crate, assembly and tuning are on you, the XF250 is assembled, hopefully tuned properly, sorted and ready to ride, it really depends on your skill and comfort level.

Have you ever worked on a motorcycle? What is your experience as a mechanic? Bikes in a crate are not for everyone.

06-29-2015, 09:51 PM	#2
wilserchinarider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 380	Hah, this is right up my alley....my neighbor was recently selling an xf250, great price asking 2000 for a 500 mile bike. I bought the hawk instead. Hawk pluses in my opinion 17/21 wheels Better price SSR pluses True 250 cc Suzuki clone motor, perhaps higher overall quality / fit finish, actual warranty and dealer network. I wasn't keen on the smaller, wider wheels / tires on the SSR, just my opinion. The SSR 250 is likely a better bike but sells new for $3000 plus $300 assembly plus 7% tax, much more than the Hawk. The SSR has a dealer network, warranty, service and parts over the counter. With the Hawk...your pretty much on your own. I never rode the SSR, but I will say the Hawk is a great bike sub $1400. If you prefer a warranty and a "brick and mortar" dealer, then the SSR may be for you. IMO the SSR is not close to 3 times the bike for the price. The Hawk comes in a crate, assembly and tuning are on you, the XF250 is assembled, hopefully tuned properly, sorted and ready to ride, it really depends on your skill and comfort level. Have you ever worked on a motorcycle? What is your experience as a mechanic? Bikes in a crate are not for everyone. Last edited by wilserchinarider; 06-30-2015 at 07:18 AM.
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