06-12-2024, 08:03 AM | #1 |
Join Date: May 2020
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Orion or Q9 for a Hawk X 250
Looking at picking up a Hawk X 250, both Q9 and Orion are about the same price shipped.
Q9 seems to imply you wait for the bike to be delivered full out a MCO request and get it a few weeks later.. Orion seems to imply you get it around the same time as the bike, however the page to buy the Hawk X 250 on Orion says free shipping, the website says "all bikes ship free" but when you go to check out it adds a shipping cost. It also says on the bike, "MCO listed as motorcycle" and then directly below it says "MCO listed as dirt bike" I can't risk getting a dirt bike MCO in my state. Anyone have a recommendation |
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06-12-2024, 09:09 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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The Hawk is a dual sport. It has more relaxed steering head angle than something like the Templars. Also, the seat on Hawks keep you planted in one spot, whereas "enduro" bikes have a flat seat that allows you to sit farther back or forward, or stand up and sit anywhere while on the trail.
These are quite different. It is not just about price. It really depends on your riding preference. As Dan mentioned, the Hawk is a better road bike. Templar can do both, but helps on the trail to have the stiffer front end and steeper rake. Have you considered the Templar M? $1750 plus $300 shipping. The X is $1950 plus $300 shipping. Not sure where you came up with the higher pricing you posted before. PSM is a site sponsor. You can see the PSM ad on the main page.
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06-12-2024, 12:21 PM | #3 | |
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Yes, the Templar X is $1950+300 that's $2250 versus $1600 for a Hawk 250 and $1700 for a Hawk X. Like I had previously said. That's not factoring that I then have to pay tax on the sale price including shipping at my state DMV. |
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06-12-2024, 09:09 PM | #4 | |
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Both are 5 speeds. PSM still has some Temp M in stock, and they will send an MCO with motorcycle in the vehicle type field. It is an inch or so taller. Q9 is new to me.
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