TaoTao Hawk?

[Sport Rider]

I called a couple of the lowest price internet sales for a hawk and inquired about the manufacturer since it wasn't listed. both of the lowest said they were Taotao. I've heard from the scooter arena that these are particularly low quality. anyone have any further info on the taotao version of the hawk? perhaps how it might compare to the Haosen, Bashan or Roketa?

[wilserchinarider]

Originally Posted by Sport Rider

I called a couple of the lowest price internet sales...

I don't think you got very good information. The Hawks quality is typical for a drop ship china bike these days, actually pretty decent.

I have never heard Hawk is associated w/ TaoTao, but rather is manufactured by Chongqing Haosen.

[Sport Rider]

Originally Posted by wilserchinarider

I don't think you got very good information. The Hawks quality is typical for a drop ship china bike these days, actually pretty decent.

I have never heard Hawk is associated w/ TaoTao, but rather is manufactured by Chongqing Haosen.

FWIW, here's one that told me specifically it was taotao

https://www.txpowersports.com/New_ha...bike-250cc.htm

[chuck]

They say it has automatic transmission too.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by chuck

They say it has automatic transmission too.

[2LZ]

Never pay attention to the accuracy of a box store website. I had to tell Superior Power Sports that the Rhino was green sticker (either that or Power Sports Max was wrong) and the next day, it was changed to green sticker.

As mentioned earlier, whether it's a Hawk, Storm, Apollo or whatever, they're all pretty good now and share many of the same parts.

[Sport Rider]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Never pay attention to the accuracy of a box store website. I had to tell Superior Power Sports that the Rhino was green sticker (either that or Power Sports Max was wrong) and the next day, it was changed to green sticker.

As mentioned earlier, whether it's a Hawk, Storm, Apollo or whatever, they're all pretty good now and share many of the same parts.

it wasn't the site that said it was taotao. I specifically called them and asked who the manufacturer was. both places put me on hold and let me speak to someone else (I assume a person familiar with the equipment). both told me over the phone they were taotao. neither of the sites said anything about who the manufacturer was, so that's why I asked.

The one I looked at locally was Ricky Power Sports Hawk made by Housan (based on the sticker that was on the motor). I was wanting to ensure I found something similar in the cheaper priced internet searches I saw. that's why I asked them the question in the first place. it's the first time taotao has popped into the picture in my searches, and thought I'd ask here to see if anyone else has found this.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Sport Rider

it wasn't the site that said it was taotao. I specifically called them and asked who the manufacturer was. both places put me on hold and let me speak to someone else (I assume a person familiar with the equipment). both told me over the phone they were taotao. neither of the sites said anything about who the manufacturer was, so that's why I asked.

The one I looked at locally was Ricky Power Sports Hawk made by Housan (based on the sticker that was on the motor). I was wanting to ensure I found something similar in the cheaper priced internet searches I saw. that's why I asked them the question in the first place. it's the first time taotao has popped into the picture in my searches, and thought I'd ask here to see if anyone else has found this.

Here's an idea. I think the Tao Tao warehouse is very close to SPS and I think that they may order stuff directly from the TT warehouse sometimes. I wonder if the TT warehouse is dropshipping Hawks for SPS and maybe that's why they thought it was a Tao Tao??? Just a thought.

[Adam Rinkleff]

The Hawk 250cc Enduro is made by Haosen, not Taotao.

[Sport Rider]

Originally Posted by Adam Rinkleff

The Hawk 250cc Enduro is made by Haosen, not Taotao.

So, the Roketa I bought...is it the same? pic shows the Hawk logo on the seat.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Adam Rinkleff

The Hawk 250cc Enduro is made by Haosen, not Taotao.

I understand that but my point was maybe the Tao Tao folks were fulfillment warehousing and dropshipping the Hawk stock for Haosen.

[Weldangrind]

It is. Just enjoy the bike for what it is. The bike doesn't care what name is on the seat.