DLX 250 or the kpx 250

FL-KPM · 11-19-2024, 10:54 AM

OK guys I’m looking for opinions probably in January. I’m going to be buying either the hawk 250 or the kpx250. So tell me, which one would you choose and why would you I know that the hawk DLX is not really a true 250 And the kpx Is actually more closer in spec other than that tell me why is there more parts available for the hawk Compared to the kpx? I’m really curious to see what everybody’s opinion is

**JerryHawk250** · 11-19-2024, 11:52 AM

KPX hands down. assemble, put oil and gas, then get on it and ride. The bike runs and drives perfect right out the crate. No mods needed. No sprockets to change. It will run 70+ mph. Also has a 2 year/12,000 mile parts warranty which both American Lifan and Venom will honor. Right now they are on sale at Venom. https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...-fuel-injected
Use the JERRYHAWK250 discount code and get another $50 off.

Mumen Rider · 11-19-2024, 02:33 PM

The DLX is peanuts compared to the KPX. If this is your first Chinese bike I would get the KPX, the warranty and build quality alone blow the DLX out of the water.

The Hawk has greater parts availability because it is a widely sold motorcycle that uses off the shelf generic parts and it's been out longer than the KPX. I own a Hawk 250 clone that's engine swapped myself.

Bill Hilly · 11-19-2024, 04:30 PM

The price of the KPX is now so close to the price of the DLX, that it makes the KPX the obvious choice. Usually when you see what appears to be a much cheaper price on the DLX, they charge a shipping fee of around $400.00. I like the CG motor just fine, but I can't see buying a new Chinese dual sport with a CG, when their are so many OHC options available now. The KPX, and DLX both have the federal highway approval plaque, were as the RPS Hawk, and Templars, and others don't, but most seem to get them registered, however some run into trouble. I have bought 2 new Chinese dual sport bikes ( a Brozz, and KPX )and both times the fact that they were federally approved for road use was a sticking point. I seen a post a couple spots below this thread, and it seems like Venom is having a Black Friday sale pretty soon, so you may end up getting a Super deal on a KPX.

FL-KPM · 11-19-2024, 08:37 PM

No this would make my third Chinese bike,kpm,Kpr and mabe the kpx. I’m still on the fence about getting it. But I still got time to ponder my decision.

Thumper · 11-19-2024, 09:41 PM

Either/or ?

Gotta say the new Paladin is better. What a great engine! I've driven the KPX. It's OK, but Paladin has essentially the same features plus more than 30hp. The head flows great with four valves, and temperature control is stable with that liquid jacket and radiators. Also it is not quite as tall. I took a ride today and it's impressive now that I've worked the kinks out of it. I think it had a sticky injector, but it runs great now!

buzz · 11-20-2024, 06:25 AM

KPX is the way to go, that new bike out is to new to tell if it any good yet.

Still Riding · 11-25-2024, 07:29 PM

Why not a Templar 250X? The adjustable suspension, counter ballanced engine and WAY less $

Do©Hawk · 11-26-2024, 01:30 PM

I have the Hawk DLX. It's not too bad, but I hear nothing but good things about the kpx. Admittedly, I've never been on the kpx, but if the prices are close, the kpx is more bike for the $.

carlN · 11-26-2024, 01:43 PM

do you have link to this Paladin bike??

I check out your "read it and weep" link.. just goes to show we are not alone..

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Either/or ?

Gotta say the new Paladin is better. What a great engine! I've driven the KPX. It's OK, but Paladin has essentially the same features plus more than 30hp. The head flows great with four valves, and temperature control is stable with that liquid jacket and radiators. Also it is not quite as tall. I took a ride today and it's impressive now that I've worked the kinks out of it. I think it had a sticky injector, but it runs great now!

phantaztix · 11-30-2024, 11:53 AM

The KPX is about $700-1000 more than the Hawk DLX, depending on where you buy it. And to upgrade the Hawk to its best, but cheapest, upgrade route, you're looking at about $100 in parts at most. (Sprockets, chain, plug, oil). Can also spend $500 on a big bore kit and ECU tune if so inclined.

But for a lot less money you can have the DLX as a great town bike that can do limited highway.

The KPX can do highway out of the box and doesn't need any upgrades unless you want them.

I personally went with the Hawk DLX because I wanted to build it myself (ordered it crated from TX Motorsports), and I wanted to fool around with trying different upgrades. So, saving $700 from the start lets me feel better about tearing it apart and replacing things. It's a toy, so I wanted to fiddle.

Just my 2 cents.

11-19-2024, 10:54 AM	#1
FL-KPM Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 21	DLX 250 or the kpx 250 OK guys I’m looking for opinions probably in January. I’m going to be buying either the hawk 250 or the kpx250. So tell me, which one would you choose and why would you I know that the hawk DLX is not really a true 250 And the kpx Is actually more closer in spec other than that tell me why is there more parts available for the hawk Compared to the kpx? I’m really curious to see what everybody’s opinion is
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11-19-2024, 11:52 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,850	KPX hands down. assemble, put oil and gas, then get on it and ride. The bike runs and drives perfect right out the crate. No mods needed. No sprockets to change. It will run 70+ mph. Also has a 2 year/12,000 mile parts warranty which both American Lifan and Venom will honor. Right now they are on sale at Venom. https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...-fuel-injected Use the JERRYHAWK250 discount code and get another $50 off. __________________ 2025 Lifan KPT 400 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 (Sold) 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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11-19-2024, 09:41 PM	#6
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,968	Either/or ? Gotta say the new Paladin is better. What a great engine! I've driven the KPX. It's OK, but Paladin has essentially the same features plus more than 30hp. The head flows great with four valves, and temperature control is stable with that liquid jacket and radiators. Also it is not quite as tall. I took a ride today and it's impressive now that I've worked the kinks out of it. I think it had a sticky injector, but it runs great now! __________________ No matter where you go, there you are... "It's the environment, stupid" ("No planet, no jobs" ) Last edited by Thumper; 11-20-2024 at 02:24 AM.
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11-26-2024, 01:30 PM	#9
Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 342	I have the Hawk DLX. It's not too bad, but I hear nothing but good things about the kpx. Admittedly, I've never been on the kpx, but if the prices are close, the kpx is more bike for the $. __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 16T Front / 45T Rear / 428 x-ring chain * Kenda K-760 front / 4.10x18 Dunlop D605 * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Custom cutting board skid plate * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!)
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11-19-2024, 02:33 PM	#3
Mumen Rider Join Date: May 2024 Location: Florida Posts: 306	The DLX is peanuts compared to the KPX. If this is your first Chinese bike I would get the KPX, the warranty and build quality alone blow the DLX out of the water. The Hawk has greater parts availability because it is a widely sold motorcycle that uses off the shelf generic parts and it's been out longer than the KPX. I own a Hawk 250 clone that's engine swapped myself.
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11-19-2024, 04:30 PM	#4
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 1,014	The price of the KPX is now so close to the price of the DLX, that it makes the KPX the obvious choice. Usually when you see what appears to be a much cheaper price on the DLX, they charge a shipping fee of around $400.00. I like the CG motor just fine, but I can't see buying a new Chinese dual sport with a CG, when their are so many OHC options available now. The KPX, and DLX both have the federal highway approval plaque, were as the RPS Hawk, and Templars, and others don't, but most seem to get them registered, however some run into trouble. I have bought 2 new Chinese dual sport bikes ( a Brozz, and KPX )and both times the fact that they were federally approved for road use was a sticking point. I seen a post a couple spots below this thread, and it seems like Venom is having a Black Friday sale pretty soon, so you may end up getting a Super deal on a KPX.
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11-19-2024, 08:37 PM	#5
FL-KPM Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 21	No this would make my third Chinese bike,kpm,Kpr and mabe the kpx. I’m still on the fence about getting it. But I still got time to ponder my decision.
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11-20-2024, 06:25 AM	#7
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 1,034	KPX is the way to go, that new bike out is to new to tell if it any good yet.
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11-25-2024, 07:29 PM	#8
Still Riding Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: The woods of southern Oregon Posts: 21	Why not a Templar 250X? The adjustable suspension, counter ballanced engine and WAY less $
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11-30-2024, 11:53 AM	#11
phantaztix Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5	The KPX is about $700-1000 more than the Hawk DLX, depending on where you buy it. And to upgrade the Hawk to its best, but cheapest, upgrade route, you're looking at about $100 in parts at most. (Sprockets, chain, plug, oil). Can also spend $500 on a big bore kit and ECU tune if so inclined. But for a lot less money you can have the DLX as a great town bike that can do limited highway. The KPX can do highway out of the box and doesn't need any upgrades unless you want them. I personally went with the Hawk DLX because I wanted to build it myself (ordered it crated from TX Motorsports), and I wanted to fool around with trying different upgrades. So, saving $700 from the start lets me feel better about tearing it apart and replacing things. It's a toy, so I wanted to fiddle. Just my 2 cents.
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