Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 5 Hawk EFI Or Lifan x-pect 200

Snow11 · 11-15-2022, 08:19 AM

Ok hate to ask but I'm stuck on what one .
I'm 5.7 190 lbs and will be riding in on the road mainly.
I like the hawk from all the info from people and parts seem to be everywhere.
The Lifan from what I found on the web it a better made bike but no rear disc brake and the seat high is lower .
So and the end of the day what is the better dang for the buck.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-15-2022, 08:28 AM

Don't let the rear drum brake stop you. Nothing wrong with drum brakes on the rear. The Lifan will be a better quality and will have a two year warranty. Also buy from a reputable dealer like Venom Motorsports. They will stand behind what they sell. Anyone that has bought from them will tell you the same.

Hunnicutt · 11-15-2022, 09:54 AM

I'll say it because Jerry didn't. Look at the KPX250. Read through Jerry's thread and the other threads on the KPX250. It's a bike I keep drooling over, but will likely never buy because I already invested in 3 TT250's. The KPX250 costs a little more, but you get A LOT more bike for the buck!

**JerryHawk250** · 11-15-2022, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunnicutt

I'll say it because Jerry didn't. Look at the KPX250. Read through Jerry's thread and the other threads on the KPX250. It's a bike I keep drooling over, but will likely never buy because I already invested in 3 TT250's. The KPX250 costs a little more, but you get A LOT more bike for the buck!

I was going to suggest the KPX but he is 5' 7". The KPX is a tall bike.

Snow11 · 11-15-2022, 10:12 AM

That's the big thing for me being short.lol.
And I haven't had a bike in 25 years so want something that fits really well.
Really wish the Lifan had a rear disc.
And I'm looking at Power Sports Max for the seller looks to be the best price.

Hunnicutt · 11-15-2022, 12:33 PM

Can you buy a Seat Concepts seat for a TT250 and modify it to fit a KPX250? https://cscmotorcycles.com/tt250-seat-by-seat-concepts/

**JerryHawk250** · 11-15-2022, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunnicutt

Can you buy a Seat Concepts seat for a TT250 and modify it to fit a KPX250? https://cscmotorcycles.com/tt250-seat-by-seat-concepts/

That won't fit. Completely different style of seat.

Snow11 · 11-15-2022, 06:01 PM

That's good to know about the tt-seat.
How much does it really lower it

Thumper · 11-15-2022, 06:43 PM

Snowy,

Check out Bashan bikes from Jeff at Peace Sports. Also, the Bashan Storm. counterbalanced 14hp engine, lower COMFORTABLE seat height, nice stiff inverted front forks. The Storm also has an excellent luggage rack.

Once you find vendors and prices, go ahead and ask forum members about the bikes and the vendors. That is what we are good for (some people have blinders on, but you can usually tell

)

Honestly, none of us have bought more than one or two of any particular bike, and have limited experience with each vendor, but together, we have lots of knowledge!

Snow11 · 11-15-2022, 07:40 PM

Thumper that great advice that what i was doing

Snow11 · 11-15-2022, 08:32 PM

Bashan Storm is on my list now looks to be a good bike at same price point

Magician16 · 11-16-2022, 10:01 AM

Snow11, I'm 5'11", but I have a 29" inseam. The Storm IMO is a great bike and is about the maximum height I'm comfortable with. I can ride it all day on and off road and it's very comfortable.

Hunnicutt · 11-16-2022, 10:08 AM

The Bashan Storm was #2 on my list.

I went with the TT250's in part due to the Seat Concepts seat. My wife is 5' 6" and can dang near flat foot her TT with that seat. It's also a blast for me to ride her bike because my center of gravity is lower and I can kick that bugger around like it's an extension of my body!!! I'm 6' 1" and 200 lbs without gear.

11-15-2022, 08:19 AM	#1
Snow11 Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 14	Hawk EFI DLX Or Lifan X-pect 200 Ok hate to ask but I'm stuck on what one . I'm 5.7 190 lbs and will be riding in on the road mainly. I like the hawk from all the info from people and parts seem to be everywhere. The Lifan from what I found on the web it a better made bike but no rear disc brake and the seat high is lower . So and the end of the day what is the better dang for the buck. Last edited by Snow11; 11-15-2022 at 07:36 PM.
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11-15-2022, 09:54 AM	#3
Hunnicutt Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Florida Posts: 103	I'll say it because Jerry didn't. Look at the KPX250. Read through Jerry's thread and the other threads on the KPX250. It's a bike I keep drooling over, but will likely never buy because I already invested in 3 TT250's. The KPX250 costs a little more, but you get A LOT more bike for the buck! __________________ ___________________________________ 2021 CSC TT250 - Silver (Mine) "Buzz" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Wife's) "Seymour" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Daughter's) "Gemini"
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11-15-2022, 12:33 PM	#6
Hunnicutt Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Florida Posts: 103	Can you buy a Seat Concepts seat for a TT250 and modify it to fit a KPX250? https://cscmotorcycles.com/tt250-seat-by-seat-concepts/ __________________ ___________________________________ 2021 CSC TT250 - Silver (Mine) "Buzz" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Wife's) "Seymour" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Daughter's) "Gemini"
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11-15-2022, 06:43 PM	#9
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,772	Snowy, Check out Bashan bikes from Jeff at Peace Sports. Also, the Bashan Storm. counterbalanced 14hp engine, lower COMFORTABLE seat height, nice stiff inverted front forks. The Storm also has an excellent luggage rack. Once you find vendors and prices, go ahead and ask forum members about the bikes and the vendors. That is what we are good for (some people have blinders on, but you can usually tell) Honestly, none of us have bought more than one or two of any particular bike, and have limited experience with each vendor, but together, we have lots of knowledge!
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11-16-2022, 10:01 AM	#12
Magician16 Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 472	Snow11, I'm 5'11", but I have a 29" inseam. The Storm IMO is a great bike and is about the maximum height I'm comfortable with. I can ride it all day on and off road and it's very comfortable. __________________ 2018 Bashan Storm(sold) 2016 Magician 250
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11-15-2022, 08:28 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,732	Don't let the rear drum brake stop you. Nothing wrong with drum brakes on the rear. The Lifan will be a better quality and will have a two year warranty. Also buy from a reputable dealer like Venom Motorsports. They will stand behind what they sell. Anyone that has bought from them will tell you the same. __________________ 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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11-15-2022, 10:12 AM	#5
Snow11 Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 14	That's the big thing for me being short.lol. And I haven't had a bike in 25 years so want something that fits really well. Really wish the Lifan had a rear disc. And I'm looking at Power Sports Max for the seller looks to be the best price.
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11-15-2022, 06:01 PM	#8
Snow11 Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 14	That's good to know about the tt-seat. How much does it really lower it
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11-15-2022, 07:40 PM	#10
Snow11 Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 14	Thumper that great advice that what i was doing
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11-15-2022, 08:32 PM	#11
Snow11 Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 14	Bashan Storm is on my list now looks to be a good bike at same price point
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11-16-2022, 10:08 AM	#13
Hunnicutt Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Florida Posts: 103	The Bashan Storm was #2 on my list. I went with the TT250's in part due to the Seat Concepts seat. My wife is 5' 6" and can dang near flat foot her TT with that seat. It's also a blast for me to ride her bike because my center of gravity is lower and I can kick that bugger around like it's an extension of my body!!! I'm 6' 1" and 200 lbs without gear. __________________ ___________________________________ 2021 CSC TT250 - Silver (Mine) "Buzz" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Wife's) "Seymour" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Daughter's) "Gemini"
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