08-14-2019, 08:02 AM | #1 |
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Hawk 250 or Tbr7?
Hi all,
New to the forum, this is our of the norm for me so bare with me. I'm close to pulling the trigger on a hawk or tbr7 and through my research they are essentially the same. (If not sorry for the mess up). Is there any discernable difference between the two? Which is the better of the two? |
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08-14-2019, 08:11 AM | #2 |
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Welcome aboard! Main difference is the Hawk has 21" front and 18" rear wheels whereas the TBR7 had 19" front and 17" rear. The Hawk will be taller and will have a wider selection of off road tires. The TBR7 will be easier to register in most states as it is EPA certified for street use where the Hawk isn't but has been successful in some states. Can't go wrong with either bike.
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08-14-2019, 10:08 AM | #4 |
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As a TBR owner and this is my first bike, while the bike is great and EASILY registered, I am unhappy with how tall \ high the bike sits.
I am 5' 10" , I lowered the rear shock and removed the spacers on the front forks and even lowered the forks on the triple tree and I still feel the bike is fairly tall. Not sure how tall you are, nor how tall the Hawk sits, but if you are short or a new rider, I would look for a lower profile bike. |
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08-14-2019, 10:38 AM | #5 |
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Welcome!!! also check out onelegged as cuz jay has a tbr. there are many other tbr and hawk dude here as well.
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08-14-2019, 10:44 AM | #6 |
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As Jerry said you can't go wrong with either for the price. I bought both and in my opinion the TBR7 is a better bike as far as fit and finish, and ease of assembly. Better bolts and locknuts, LED turn signals, rear rack, rear brake linkage, ease of registration, and alot of other little things like an inline fuel filter, etc.
The drawbacks are ofcourse the rim sizes as far as tire selection, a very poor rear shock even though you can adjust preload for weight, cheap plastic hand guards that are just for looks, mirrors won't stay in place, and a slightly different frame so the CRF performance pipe is not a direct bolt on. Petcock valve that doesn't actually shut off, and uses a dim ATV headlight bulb. The Hawk on the other hand is a tried an true big wheel dirtbike that has alot more information and resources due to it's popularity. But some states won't register it as street legal, and it requires alot more initial assembly and has poor quality nuts and bolts that might snap or vibrate loose. It also costs $60 more than the TBR7. So for me it would boil down to what state I lived in as far as registration, and what kind of riding I wanted to do. Mostly street with an occasional back road or trail, TBR7. Mostly secondary and gravel roads with actual muddy trails, Hawk all the way. |
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08-14-2019, 12:10 PM | #8 |
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Thanks OneLg
Im 99% street ride and after having rode some American made bikes, or even taking a Rebel 500 for a ride, being able to touch the floor with your knees bent vs. tippy toe is very frustrating at stop signs and traffic lights ( again, I mostly street ride ). |
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08-15-2019, 11:22 AM | #9 |
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Thank you to everybody for helping me out. I live in northeast Arkansas and from what I have gathered the TBR7 Is a breeze to get through the dmv here. As I live in a small town and the speed limit isnt but 55 the max I need to go is 60 without the motor having a stroke on me. What is your opinions on sprocket combos if you don't mind?
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08-15-2019, 11:38 AM | #10 |
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Hey school....I have the BMS for the mrs, had to lower it with seat cut, shock, etc. am running stock gears. But it has inverted forks, and a small rack for grocery getting. I thought when we bought it, we would try something new or different. I spent too much time, brew, coffee, and months, deciding what to purchase, and that was too much time spent. LOL! Get the bike and ride, as what I should have done. They are all good bikes, and many here, have many miles on them with enjoyment of not spending lots of dollars. And the folks here are kind and knowledgeable!
Keep us posted on your journey and send us some pix!!!
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08-15-2019, 03:32 PM | #12 |
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Thank you bud, I seen on motocheez's video about that kit. im use to turning wrenches on cars and had a 87 Suzuki dr200 (I think that's the model) but I didn't have it long before I traded it off. Its just a little different than hanging over a fender to work on something
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08-15-2019, 04:00 PM | #15 | |
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Here are the correct specs and pictures. https://www.rickypowersports.net/hawk-250-dlx-efi
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