[alex_in_az]

Originally Posted by kingofqueenz

Perhaps best to take the opinion on the TBR7 from a TBR7 owner (i.e. me )

This was my first motorcycle ever ... I'm good with a wrench around the house and on my automobiles.

TBR7 comes 90% assembled ( Hawk is more involved, my buddy has one and I helped him assemble after I purchased and assembled my TBR7 )

TBR7 is ideal for 80/20 street vs. offroad - mostly based on tire style

TBR7 has adjustable rear shock to lower it a bit ( my friends HAWK does not )

TBR7 mods, carb tune main jet and 17 tooth front sprocket are really all you need to mod. ( Exhaust, airbox mod ... can be saved for later date )

Misc. stuff with any bike ( shipping oil, fork oil up to you, valve lash )

TBR7 registration is basically a guarantee as well.

My buddy and I have swapped bikes (HAWK & TBR) for a street ride, bikes feel identical in terms of power train, gearing etc. HAWK was a bumpier ride due to stock tire tread and it sits a few inches lower than the TBR7

I have posted this before, as a first time rider who is 5' 9" ish closer to 10" , the TBR7 rides very high even with rear shock lowered, its my only gripe.

this is me as well, except I did the airbox delete and CRF230F exhaust mod