Hawk Goes Mainstream on Youtube

kingofqueenz · 02-06-2020, 07:19 AM

Found this vid interesting, if you follow SRK Cycles on Youtube a prominent dealer in the NorthEast with circa 150k followers on Youtube, he did a nice review of the Hawk

culcune · 02-06-2020, 08:20 PM

Funny enough I mentioned to him that it is technically not street legal in all states, and he responded with "weird". I did mention the TBR7 which IS 49 state street legal, and that it is cheaper. However, the Hawk has a huge following, and is one of the first bikes that I have seen the phenomenon where it isn't just popular here, but in fact popular with numerous people who have no idea Chinariders exists! For reference, I have been a member here since 2006, and pretty much up until the Hawk, if it didn't happen here on CR in the Chinabike realm, it didn't happen!

NzBrakelathes · 02-06-2020, 08:46 PM

Hawks are popular all over the world except china.....

timcosby · 02-10-2020, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

Hawks are popular all over the world except china.....

i hear in china you are either poor or very well off. if your poor you cant even buy a hawk and if your well off you want better machine so there is no market for a hawk in china. thats my take on it and i have been known to be wrong befor.

MooDog · 02-08-2020, 11:20 AM

I've seen this review prior to this thread. Pretty good stuff.. Time's coming to pull the trigger on either the TBR7 or Hawk.

culcune · 02-08-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MooDog

I've seen this review prior to this thread. Pretty good stuff.. Time's coming to pull the trigger on either the TBR7 or Hawk.

I don't think you will go wrong with either. The only issue with a Hawk you MIGHT encounter is registration since Hawks are technically EPA certified as 'off-road motorcycles'. The Tao is 49 state EPA/DOT certified as an 'on highway motorcycle'. However, since the Hawk has all street-legal equipment, many states plate them without issue, and others will plate them as 'converted dirt bikes'.

MooDog · 02-08-2020, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

I don't think you will go wrong with either. The only issue with a Hawk you MIGHT encounter is registration since Hawks are technically EPA certified as 'off-road motorcycles'. The Tao is 49 state EPA/DOT certified as an 'on highway motorcycle'. However, since the Hawk has all street-legal equipment, many states plate them without issue, and others will plate them as 'converted dirt bikes'.

I should look for into this. I'm in Wisconsin. I have a few weeks yet..

BigFatAl · 02-08-2020, 11:13 PM

For somebody who owns a motorcycle dealership he doesn’t seem to know much about bikes !!.

kingofqueenz · 02-09-2020, 11:18 AM

He tries to portray a sense of innocence around bikes to connect with viewers ( IMO )

@ MooDog - I personally think they are just about the same bike, I opted for the TBR7 for 2 reasons #1 Tires are more street than offroad ( but will accomodate - 80/20 ) #2 Assembly - TBR7 is basically assembled, with a few minor items, I think the Hawk is a little more involved - clearly if you are getting in this came you are likely capable with a wrench, so either way you would be good.

Can't go wrong with either.... PULL THE TRIGGER!!!

BigFatAl · 02-08-2020, 02:21 PM

No problem getting a plate for my Hawk DLX in Washington state,just took a bit of time.
Good review and pretty honest.

2LZ · 02-14-2020, 04:38 PM

Classic! Living proof the Hondoid is what we've always said. Cheap, fun and durable.

MooDog · 02-14-2020, 05:14 PM

....as I struggle to be able to afford one for basic transportation.. this??? hmmmmf

Hancadam · 02-14-2020, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MooDog

....as I struggle to be able to afford one for basic transportation.. this??? hmmmmf

To me, having the cash to buy one of these cheap bikes is more affording and rewarding than going out and financing a Japanese bike even if that's easier. And I've bought three new Japanese bikes in the past. So keep saving, it's worth it.

IMHO

GetnGhost · 02-15-2020, 12:15 AM

You got to admit though, after all that torture, they're faces when the bike started Idling like brand new, even they had to admit it's money well spent!

Orange.fox · 02-15-2020, 09:48 AM

Here I was worried my bike will overheat in CA traffic during the summers...

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02-06-2020, 07:19 AM	#1
kingofqueenz Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Strong Island New Yawk Posts: 464	Hawk Goes Mainstream on Youtube Found this vid interesting, if you follow SRK Cycles on Youtube a prominent dealer in the NorthEast with circa 150k followers on Youtube, he did a nice review of the Hawk
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02-06-2020, 08:20 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Funny enough I mentioned to him that it is technically not street legal in all states, and he responded with "weird". I did mention the TBR7 which IS 49 state street legal, and that it is cheaper. However, the Hawk has a huge following, and is one of the first bikes that I have seen the phenomenon where it isn't just popular here, but in fact popular with numerous people who have no idea Chinariders exists! For reference, I have been a member here since 2006, and pretty much up until the Hawk, if it didn't happen here on CR in the Chinabike realm, it didn't happen! __________________ "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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NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	Hawks are popular all over the world except china.....
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02-08-2020, 11:13 PM	#8
BigFatAl Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 112	For somebody who owns a motorcycle dealership he doesn’t seem to know much about bikes !!.
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02-09-2020, 11:18 AM	#9
kingofqueenz Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Strong Island New Yawk Posts: 464	He tries to portray a sense of innocence around bikes to connect with viewers ( IMO ) @ MooDog - I personally think they are just about the same bike, I opted for the TBR7 for 2 reasons #1 Tires are more street than offroad ( but will accomodate - 80/20 ) #2 Assembly - TBR7 is basically assembled, with a few minor items, I think the Hawk is a little more involved - clearly if you are getting in this came you are likely capable with a wrench, so either way you would be good. Can't go wrong with either.... PULL THE TRIGGER!!!
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02-08-2020, 02:21 PM	#10
BigFatAl Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 112	No problem getting a plate for my Hawk DLX in Washington state,just took a bit of time. Good review and pretty honest.
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02-15-2020, 12:15 AM	#14
GetnGhost Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kentucky Posts: 40	You got to admit though, after all that torture, they're faces when the bike started Idling like brand new, even they had to admit it's money well spent!
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