Hawk 250 DLX Motocheez review - Page 3

NzBrakelathes · 09-14-2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wbflyer

I will say, being that this bike is DOT certified makes knowing you can ride it legally is very appealing. The Carb version is a crap shoot, being in Oregon I can't get the DMV to tell me if it's legal or not without getting the full VIN and nobody will give me the full VIN.. frustrating.

Seller surely must warranty it’s legal or not legal in your state
The EFI is sold as 50 state legal no?
The TBR7 49 state legal and of course commie CA not

LifeRider · 09-18-2019, 01:42 PM

First, I would like to thank MotoCheez for everything he has contributed to the community. Great! Video and I hope to view more on the Hawk DLX in the near future.

Hope to avoid getting too lengthy but would like to share my thoughts on the DLX as a recent purchaser. Owning over 60 motorcycles during my riding career, starting with those from the mid 60’s through 2019’s.

Let us start with what seems to be the big topic here EFI. Consider this as one of greatest leaps forward in transportation. Just look at all of our commuter vehicles. Personally, most of us would not purchase a carbureted new car. Ease of starting, smooth running through all RPM ranges and fuel efficient to name a few.

I am impressed with the inverted front forks.

Based on the intent of this motorcycle the larger tire diameter size is big plus for rolling through ruts, potholes and wheeling over rocks/tree limbs. Tire tread pattern is a nice selection for street/trail use when you are trying to build for a global market.

Gage cluster is outstanding for this price point and a check box upgrade for most of us over the much more basic gage.

The upgraded exhaust is now titanium, which was a pleasant surprise and sounds good too!

Included is an improved fuel cap for which shows no sign of leaking.

I must include for those that detract from some assembly required the following. After raising three boys and distilling the importance of maintaining their vehicles, developing basic mechanical skills what a great project. In today’s world, just driving any manual shift vehicle is an anti-theft device.

As delivered the valve adjustment was very tight and needed to be set along with the drive chain. Again a great lesson for my nephew to learn.

With all of the upgrades that come on this bike it is easy to find the value in this offering.

“Please appreciate those who RIDE, Whatever they RIDE, They help keep us RIDING”

Megadan · 09-18-2019, 02:34 PM

If the exhaust is actual titanium I would be impressed. To my eye the pipes look like stainless steel to me.

LifeRider · 09-18-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

If the exhaust is actual titanium I would be impressed. To my eye the pipes look like stainless steel to me.

I am sure it is just a coating like they put on cutting tools.

This one suprised me also:

FINAL DRIVE
520 Chain

Megadan · 09-18-2019, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeRider

I am sure it is just a coating like they put on cutting tools.

This one suprised me also:

FINAL DRIVE
520 Chain

That doesn't surprise me as much. They basically upgraded the bike with all of the same stuff we did on our bikes and added inverted forks.

NzBrakelathes · 09-18-2019, 10:54 PM

This bike still wouldn’t sell in China domestic markets
Quality too low for most riders n learners here

Megadan · 09-18-2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

This bike still wouldn’t sell in China domestic markets
Quality too low for most riders n learners here

And?

2LZ · 09-19-2019, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

This bike still wouldn’t sell in China domestic markets
Quality too low for most riders n learners here

I still think you should start a thread of the bikes that are available in China. We'd love to see them and get your insight into each bike.

chuck · 09-19-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusman

the swingarm is still cheezy though.

NzBrakelathes · 09-19-2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I still think you should start a thread of the bikes that are available in China. We'd love to see them and get your insight into each bike.

I can't write and I hate writing - sorry

Welcome to come visit and I will show you around tho

pete · 09-20-2019, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

I can't write and I hate writing - sorry

Welcome to come visit and I will show you around tho

where are you ?..

I could be in Guangzhou in April next year..
If I decide to make a 3 hour stop over into a
couple days...

...

NzBrakelathes · 09-20-2019, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete

where are you ?..

I could be in Guangzhou in April next year..
If I decide to make a 3 hour stop over into a
couple days...

...

Chengdu that’s a few joys flying from GZ
Sichuan province

NzBrakelathes · 09-20-2019, 09:56 AM

Going to Chongqing tomorrow to the CIMA bike show
There won’t be cheap bikes or brands etc but I’ll take pics n stuff and post on Instagram etc
Indian motorcycles is there and I know the dude

NzBrakelathes · 09-21-2019, 11:17 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2rW3BJH...d=ac3gb3ssnch7

wedooit · 09-21-2019, 11:40 AM

I wanted to comment to Jim...
Thanks for your thots on the dlx, and especially your amazing background and knowledge of the bike world. I appreciate your wisdom.

The dlx has a place in a target market, with price points, etc. Keep us posted with more comments, as all the info here assists many.
thanks again!

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09-21-2019, 11:40 AM	#45
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	I wanted to comment to Jim... Thanks for your thots on the dlx, and especially your amazing background and knowledge of the bike world. I appreciate your wisdom. The dlx has a place in a target market, with price points, etc. Keep us posted with more comments, as all the info here assists many. thanks again! __________________ A family that works together, plays together, shoots and trains together, and sleds together, stays together. Second amendment! SkiDoo sleds, NOW 2 TTR225, and a BMS250. A couple of quotes (we are not farmers) "I don't get off the farm much" "Am too old school" I call the china bikes "the china syndrome".
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09-18-2019, 01:42 PM	#32
LifeRider Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Machesney, IL Posts: 30	First, I would like to thank MotoCheez for everything he has contributed to the community. Great! Video and I hope to view more on the Hawk DLX in the near future. Hope to avoid getting too lengthy but would like to share my thoughts on the DLX as a recent purchaser. Owning over 60 motorcycles during my riding career, starting with those from the mid 60’s through 2019’s. Let us start with what seems to be the big topic here EFI. Consider this as one of greatest leaps forward in transportation. Just look at all of our commuter vehicles. Personally, most of us would not purchase a carbureted new car. Ease of starting, smooth running through all RPM ranges and fuel efficient to name a few. I am impressed with the inverted front forks. Based on the intent of this motorcycle the larger tire diameter size is big plus for rolling through ruts, potholes and wheeling over rocks/tree limbs. Tire tread pattern is a nice selection for street/trail use when you are trying to build for a global market. Gage cluster is outstanding for this price point and a check box upgrade for most of us over the much more basic gage. The upgraded exhaust is now titanium, which was a pleasant surprise and sounds good too! Included is an improved fuel cap for which shows no sign of leaking. I must include for those that detract from some assembly required the following. After raising three boys and distilling the importance of maintaining their vehicles, developing basic mechanical skills what a great project. In today’s world, just driving any manual shift vehicle is an anti-theft device. As delivered the valve adjustment was very tight and needed to be set along with the drive chain. Again a great lesson for my nephew to learn. With all of the upgrades that come on this bike it is easy to find the value in this offering. “Please appreciate those who RIDE, Whatever they RIDE, They help keep us RIDING”
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09-18-2019, 10:54 PM	#36
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	This bike still wouldn’t sell in China domestic markets Quality too low for most riders n learners here
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09-20-2019, 09:56 AM	#43
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	Going to Chongqing tomorrow to the CIMA bike show There won’t be cheap bikes or brands etc but I’ll take pics n stuff and post on Instagram etc Indian motorcycles is there and I know the dude
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09-21-2019, 11:17 AM	#44
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	https://www.instagram.com/p/B2rW3BJH...d=ac3gb3ssnch7
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