Handlebars Hawk 250

WhatTheHawkNE · 04-18-2017, 10:05 PM

Hello everyone!
So I took my hawk to the local track (Abbott Moto Park Lincoln, NE) and really put it to the test. I spilled a couple of time and among other various things bent my handlebars. I was searching to find the size of handlebar size of the hawk and couldn't come up with it. So my questions are:

What size of handlebars should I use for a replacement?

Is there any aftermarket controls that you would recommend that would handle some abuse?

Kipper1012 · 04-18-2017, 10:08 PM

any 7/8" handle bars will work

Azhule · 04-19-2017, 11:16 AM

I would recommend Pro-Taper SE (7/8") bars... light, inexpensive, and can take a beating

kirbo7106 · 05-01-2017, 11:23 AM

I was looking at the Malcom Smith Racing (MSR) handlebars. They have several different styles and if you look under "Technical Details", it will show you the dimensions. Let us know which ones you go with. And as always, pictures please!

Megadan · 05-01-2017, 03:07 PM

Pro Taper is good. Renthal bars are good. If you are on a budget, EMGO bars are ok, but just some basic steel bars, but probably close to the same quality as the ones that came on the bike.

Greetings from Omaha!

emptyschmitz · 05-01-2017, 04:43 PM

Happy so far with Protaper Seven Eight bars on our Hawks. OE bars had a weird downward bend that felt strange, Protapers feel more natural. Direct bolt up, should not need anything but patience in moving everything over.

pete · 05-01-2017, 05:02 PM

tapper fat bars & risers/adaptors are the way to go...
take a real knock to bend them... i can't remember ever bending a set yet..

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04-18-2017, 10:05 PM	#1
WhatTheHawkNE Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 10	Handlebars Hawk 250 Hello everyone! So I took my hawk to the local track (Abbott Moto Park Lincoln, NE) and really put it to the test. I spilled a couple of time and among other various things bent my handlebars. I was searching to find the size of handlebar size of the hawk and couldn't come up with it. So my questions are: What size of handlebars should I use for a replacement? Is there any aftermarket controls that you would recommend that would handle some abuse?
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04-18-2017, 10:08 PM	#2
Kipper1012 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 198	any 7/8" handle bars will work __________________ 2016 Green Bashan Brozz.
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04-19-2017, 11:16 AM	#3
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	I would recommend Pro-Taper SE (7/8") bars... light, inexpensive, and can take a beating __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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05-01-2017, 11:23 AM	#4
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	MSR handlebars I was looking at the Malcom Smith Racing (MSR) handlebars. They have several different styles and if you look under "Technical Details", it will show you the dimensions. Let us know which ones you go with. And as always, pictures please! __________________ Dan-O -2018 Tao Tao HellCat - DOA -2016 Hawk 250 - Kitty Hawk - eBay exhaust, Mikuni carb(120 main/30 Pilot), airbox mod with K&N filter, digital cluster, total LEDs, 17/45 sprockets, RK chain, Shinko 244 tires, trunk, aftermarket levers, burrito tube, skid plate, Sargent Cycle Seat... -2003 HD Sportster 100th Anniversary -1999 Buell X-1 Lightning - Race kit, Buell Seat
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05-01-2017, 04:43 PM	#6
emptyschmitz Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 72	Happy so far with Protaper Seven Eight bars on our Hawks. OE bars had a weird downward bend that felt strange, Protapers feel more natural. Direct bolt up, should not need anything but patience in moving everything over. __________________ 2002 BMW R1100S, 1999 Kaw Concours, 1991 Kaw Eliminator 250, 1969 Honda Trail 90 Too many damn mopeds...
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05-01-2017, 03:07 PM	#5
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,990	Pro Taper is good. Renthal bars are good. If you are on a budget, EMGO bars are ok, but just some basic steel bars, but probably close to the same quality as the ones that came on the bike. Greetings from Omaha!
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05-01-2017, 05:02 PM	#7
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,261	tapper fat bars & risers/adaptors are the way to go... take a real knock to bend them... i can't remember ever bending a set yet.. . __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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