intro to Tbone (trent)

Tbone3366 · 09-14-2022, 12:51 AM

Hi im Trent but also go by tbone, im looking at a hawk 250 and wanted to join in to see what i was getting into

**JerryHawk250** · 09-14-2022, 08:40 AM

Welcome aboard! The Hawk is a pretty good bike. My 2016 has been a very reliable bike to me. Just be prepared to do a little wrenching and mods to make it a good bike. But now if you have the extra money I would go with the Lifan KPX250. The bike is ready to run right out the box without having to spend any extra time or money to make it street worthy. It's a true 250cc counter balanced engine with EFI and a 6 speed transmission. Out the box it will run 75+ mph without touching anything and will do it safely and comfortably. The EFI will adjust to elevation changes and the Carb engine will need to be rejetted if there are drastic elevation changes.

My Hawk on the other hand I had to do some engine mods, sprocket swapping, and tuning of the carb to break 70mph. At those speeds the Hawk is not a safe comfortable speed. It will get squirrely 65mph and above. If you are just using for trail riding, back road riding and like to wrench and tinker around then the Hawk is the bike. Also before buying make sure you can get it registered and Tagged in your state as the Hawk is not EPA approved for street use.

Sport Rider · 09-14-2022, 09:34 AM

welcome. what are your needs for riding? Hawk is good for having some fun on. if you want more mileage/quality, I suggest borrowing Jerry's KPX250.

herbie · 09-14-2022, 10:07 AM

Welcome Trent! Jerryhawk250 has a very nicely modded black hawk 250 for sale if you’re close to his area

Thumper · 09-17-2022, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbone3366

Hi im Trent but also go by tbone, im looking at a hawk 250 and wanted to join in to see what i was getting into

Tbone, Another bike to look at (bikes) are the Bashan Storm, Brozz, and Recon.
Storm has the counterbalanced version of the engine that's in the Hawk. It also has a nice luggage rack and inverted front forks. Lots of bike for the money. I got one a couple of years ago, and it has been great. Just google Bashan Storm. Peace sports (Jeff) has the Recon and Brozz. Lots of these bikes here on this forum. ~1700-1800 dollars plus shipping for the Storm.
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=28337

09-14-2022, 12:51 AM	#1
Tbone3366 Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 28	intro to Tbone (trent) Hi im Trent but also go by tbone, im looking at a hawk 250 and wanted to join in to see what i was getting into
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09-14-2022, 08:40 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,715	Welcome aboard! The Hawk is a pretty good bike. My 2016 has been a very reliable bike to me. Just be prepared to do a little wrenching and mods to make it a good bike. But now if you have the extra money I would go with the Lifan KPX250. The bike is ready to run right out the box without having to spend any extra time or money to make it street worthy. It's a true 250cc counter balanced engine with EFI and a 6 speed transmission. Out the box it will run 75+ mph without touching anything and will do it safely and comfortably. The EFI will adjust to elevation changes and the Carb engine will need to be rejetted if there are drastic elevation changes. My Hawk on the other hand I had to do some engine mods, sprocket swapping, and tuning of the carb to break 70mph. At those speeds the Hawk is not a safe comfortable speed. It will get squirrely 65mph and above. If you are just using for trail riding, back road riding and like to wrench and tinker around then the Hawk is the bike. Also before buying make sure you can get it registered and Tagged in your state as the Hawk is not EPA approved for street use. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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09-14-2022, 10:07 AM	#4
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	Welcome Trent! Jerryhawk250 has a very nicely modded black hawk 250 for sale if you’re close to his area __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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09-14-2022, 09:34 AM	#3
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	welcome. what are your needs for riding? Hawk is good for having some fun on. if you want more mileage/quality, I suggest borrowing Jerry's KPX250.
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