RPS Black Hawks are Here

Adam Rinkleff · 08-16-2016, 12:51 PM

I know a lot of people have been asking when we will get more Black Hawks, they are unloading from the truck right now.

Also, the Hawk's sister bike is in (Black/Red/Green/Blue). The Magician has the same engine, with a lighter frame and smaller tires. Our mechanic says it is much easier to assemble, and is slightly faster and better designed for on-road travel with superior gas mileage. Any of our dealers can obtain this bike, even if they don't have it listed for sale.

Note that the Magician (like the Hawk) is not a DOT motorcycle and on-road registration is dependent upon your local DMV. There is a long-term plan to make both bikes DOT compliant, but there is a lot of bureaucracy involved with that. The bikes were originally intended for Africa/South America, and the US has a lot of regulations that aren't required anywhere else in the world.

Sport Rider · 08-16-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Rinkleff

...... and the US has a lot of regulations that aren't required anywhere else in the world.

Ain't THAT the truth! Your government at work!

thanks for the update Adam!

When do the 400s come in?

pistolclass · 08-16-2016, 03:13 PM

Great info thanks for the update Adam.

Entropy · 08-16-2016, 08:36 PM

Adam, for those of us who already have Hawks how much for a complete set of black plastics?

ckrug4 · 08-16-2016, 09:42 PM

Is a black hawk another version of a hawk or just a hawk that's all black in color?
Is the magician what folks call a "supermoto"

Weldangrind · 08-17-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam Rinkleff

...the US has a lot of regulations that aren't required anywhere else in the world.

Except Canada, which can be worse.

Ichrisbot · 08-17-2016, 12:11 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing some reviews and photos of the magician, looks like a cool bike.

motorcyclelove · 08-19-2016, 10:32 AM

Adam, is the sprocket size the same as the hawk with the magician?

Adam Rinkleff · 08-19-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by motorcyclelove

Adam, is the sprocket size the same as the hawk with the magician?

I'll check for certain but my guess is its smaller.

david3921 · 08-19-2016, 12:38 PM

I really like the looks of this bike (I'm a sucker for a round headlight) but there are a few areas of concern. Looking around the web for specs and pictures show a few things that are a bit odd.

*The front brake line is not SS but rather conventional rubber. Not that big a deal but odd as most CBs come with the SS lines standard.
*The small gas tank. 1.85 gallons versus the Hawk's 2.5 gallons or larger? Hawk owners please weigh in here.
*No gas guage. There is a low level indicator, however.
*Odd rear tire. Not sure about this but one website shows a 19" front and 16" rear. I think that it's probably a 17", however.

Here's what's nice, though.

*Cheaper than the Hawk. The sites that have them are listing them around $100 to $150 cheaper.
*Shorter. The seat height is more friendly to those that are vertically challenged.
*Comes with more street oriented tires.
*Snail type rear axle adjusters.
*Same engine as the Hawk. Proven engine with a lot of support here for tuning.
*Rear rack.

Random thoughts....
Will the rear rack fit the Hawk?
Weldangrind will like the snail adjusters.
There should be a float in the tank. Will Mjstef's clusters work?
A SS front brake line should be cheap and easy to install.

motorcyclelove · 08-19-2016, 01:14 PM

I'm ready for someone on here to get one and do a review. I don't want to be the guinea pig. Ha!

Adam Rinkleff · 08-19-2016, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by motorcyclelove

I'm ready for someone on here to get one and do a review. I don't want to be the guinea pig. Ha!

I think MotoCheez is about to put one on Youtube.

Quote:

Originally Posted by david3921

The small gas tank. 1.85 gallons versus the Hawk's 2.5 gallons or larger?

Yes, I was concerned when I noticed this as well. However, the bike does weigh less and has better gas mileage.

motorcyclelove · 08-19-2016, 02:03 PM

"I think MotoCheez is about to put one on Youtube."
Sweet!!

Adjuster · 08-19-2016, 06:03 PM

I really like the looks of the Magician. But it might be a tad too small for a 6'1" fella. For some reason it looks like it would be a great utility/farm bike.

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pete · 08-19-2016, 08:31 PM

you could buy a Yamaha XG250 tricker...
looks like what the magician was copyed from..

They look very much old school trials bike design... could be a good
little fun toy...

Here ==> http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...icker%2005.htm

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08-16-2016, 12:51 PM	#1
Adam Rinkleff Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	RPS Black Hawks are Here I know a lot of people have been asking when we will get more Black Hawks, they are unloading from the truck right now. Also, the Hawk's sister bike is in (Black/Red/Green/Blue). The Magician has the same engine, with a lighter frame and smaller tires. Our mechanic says it is much easier to assemble, and is slightly faster and better designed for on-road travel with superior gas mileage. Any of our dealers can obtain this bike, even if they don't have it listed for sale. Note that the Magician (like the Hawk) is not a DOT motorcycle and on-road registration is dependent upon your local DMV. There is a long-term plan to make both bikes DOT compliant, but there is a lot of bureaucracy involved with that. The bikes were originally intended for Africa/South America, and the US has a lot of regulations that aren't required anywhere else in the world.
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08-19-2016, 12:38 PM	#10
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,030	I really like the looks of this bike (I'm a sucker for a round headlight) but there are a few areas of concern. Looking around the web for specs and pictures show a few things that are a bit odd. The front brake line is not SS but rather conventional rubber. Not that big a deal but odd as most CBs come with the SS lines standard. The small gas tank. 1.85 gallons versus the Hawk's 2.5 gallons or larger? Hawk owners please weigh in here. No gas guage. There is a low level indicator, however. Odd rear tire. Not sure about this but one website shows a 19" front and 16" rear. I think that it's probably a 17", however. Here's what's nice, though. Cheaper than the Hawk. The sites that have them are listing them around $100 to $150 cheaper. Shorter. The seat height is more friendly to those that are vertically challenged. Comes with more street oriented tires. Snail type rear axle adjusters. Same engine as the Hawk. Proven engine with a lot of support here for tuning. Rear rack. Random thoughts.... Will the rear rack fit the Hawk? Weldangrind will like the snail adjusters. There should be a float in the tank. Will Mjstef's clusters work? A SS front brake line should be cheap and easy to install. __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D Last edited by david3921; 08-19-2016 at 03:39 PM.
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motorcyclelove Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tybee island, GA Posts: 182	I'm ready for someone on here to get one and do a review. I don't want to be the guinea pig. Ha! Last edited by motorcyclelove; 08-19-2016 at 01:48 PM.
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08-19-2016, 08:31 PM	#15
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,261	you could buy a Yamaha XG250 tricker... looks like what the magician was copyed from.. They look very much old school trials bike design... could be a good little fun toy... Here ==> http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...icker%2005.htm .. __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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08-16-2016, 03:13 PM	#3
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Great info thanks for the update Adam.
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08-16-2016, 08:36 PM	#4
Entropy Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 98	Adam, for those of us who already have Hawks how much for a complete set of black plastics?
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08-16-2016, 09:42 PM	#5
ckrug4 Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 21	Is a black hawk another version of a hawk or just a hawk that's all black in color? Is the magician what folks call a "supermoto"
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08-17-2016, 12:11 PM	#7
Ichrisbot Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 108	I'm looking forward to seeing some reviews and photos of the magician, looks like a cool bike.
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08-19-2016, 10:32 AM	#8
motorcyclelove Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tybee island, GA Posts: 182	Adam, is the sprocket size the same as the hawk with the magician?
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08-19-2016, 02:03 PM	#13
motorcyclelove Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tybee island, GA Posts: 182	"I think MotoCheez is about to put one on Youtube." Sweet!!
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08-19-2016, 06:03 PM	#14
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	I really like the looks of the Magician. But it might be a tad too small for a 6'1" fella. For some reason it looks like it would be a great utility/farm bike. /
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