Considering Hawk 250 or Brozz 250: Please Confirm Nebraska Registration

Ski_rush · 02-26-2017, 12:14 AM

Hello all,

I live in northeast Nebraska (Cedar County). I'm considering buying either a Hawk 250 or Brozz 250. Whether I buy online or from a shop, I'd rather a get a confirmation that people have been able to register either of these two bikes without a problem in Nebraska.

It's anxiety provoking because every website I've found that sells the Hawk says that it might not be street legal. I haven't see the same "warnings" with the Brozz type bikes.

culcune · 02-26-2017, 12:45 AM

Bashans are EPA/DOT certified as a 'highway' certified bike (all the models--they have one certification for 5 models).

Hawks are EPA certified as off-road bikes. Many states that plate bikes based on street equipment will plate these because they have all street equipment, but those states that go off the EPA/DOT list will not plate these (New Jersey comes to mind)

Which brings me to California--California has its own CARB certification above and beyond the EPA, so many manufacturers do not go the extra step.

Bashans are 49 state certified by the federal gov't.

I believe that Nebraska has had success Hawk certifications.

Ski_rush · 02-26-2017, 02:07 AM

Here is what the Nebraska DMV website says,

Manufacturer's Statement of Origin(MSO)CANNOT indicate off-road use only. The manufacturer CANNOT have designed the vehicle as off-road, regardless of whether the off-road disclaimer appears on the vehicle's MSO. §60-339

Must display both the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification decals.

Did the MSO paperwork for a hawk say off-road use only? Does it come with the decals mentioned above?

Merlin · 02-26-2017, 09:22 AM

No the Hawk only has the EPA one NOT the DOT. On the bike it says "OFF ROAD ONLY" I was going to buy the Hawk until I went to my DMV to check and it seemed to me I was going to buy one huge headache trying to get it reged. The Bashan was a breeze. I also could not get past the rear disk cylinder being placed right where any good size rock could take it out. That was the deal breaker for me.

timcosby · 02-27-2017, 12:50 AM

the mso i got fro my 2016 hawk had it listed as "motorcycle" nothing about off road on the mso. all alabama wanted to check was that the vin matched the mso.

02-26-2017, 12:14 AM	#1
Ski_rush Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 449	Considering Hawk 250 or Brozz 250: Please Confirm Nebraska Registration Hello all, I live in northeast Nebraska (Cedar County). I'm considering buying either a Hawk 250 or Brozz 250. Whether I buy online or from a shop, I'd rather a get a confirmation that people have been able to register either of these two bikes without a problem in Nebraska. It's anxiety provoking because every website I've found that sells the Hawk says that it might not be street legal. I haven't see the same "warnings" with the Brozz type bikes.
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02-26-2017, 12:45 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Bashans are EPA/DOT certified as a 'highway' certified bike (all the models--they have one certification for 5 models). Hawks are EPA certified as off-road bikes. Many states that plate bikes based on street equipment will plate these because they have all street equipment, but those states that go off the EPA/DOT list will not plate these (New Jersey comes to mind) Which brings me to California--California has its own CARB certification above and beyond the EPA, so many manufacturers do not go the extra step. Bashans are 49 state certified by the federal gov't. I believe that Nebraska has had success Hawk certifications. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-26-2017, 09:22 AM	#4
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	No the Hawk only has the EPA one NOT the DOT. On the bike it says "OFF ROAD ONLY" I was going to buy the Hawk until I went to my DMV to check and it seemed to me I was going to buy one huge headache trying to get it reged. The Bashan was a breeze. I also could not get past the rear disk cylinder being placed right where any good size rock could take it out. That was the deal breaker for me. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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02-27-2017, 12:50 AM	#5
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	the mso i got fro my 2016 hawk had it listed as "motorcycle" nothing about off road on the mso. all alabama wanted to check was that the vin matched the mso. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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02-26-2017, 02:07 AM	#3
Ski_rush Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 449	Here is what the Nebraska DMV website says, Manufacturer's Statement of Origin(MSO)CANNOT indicate off-road use only. The manufacturer CANNOT have designed the vehicle as off-road, regardless of whether the off-road disclaimer appears on the vehicle's MSO. §60-339 Must display both the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification decals. Did the MSO paperwork for a hawk say off-road use only? Does it come with the decals mentioned above?
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