7 Year of Ownership review Hawk 250 China bike
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- A review of my 2015 Hawk 250 after owning for 7 years
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Nice to see an honest review of a Chinese bike. They have improved vastly in the last few years. In the UK we do not get so many 250s so I have a 125, many of which are imported thanks to our stupid learner laws. It has taken everything I have thrown at it for the last few years and never given any trouble. I bought it as a town runabout, but after a few mods (like you I can`t resist tinkering) gearing raised slightly, de-catted and ported, it is now quite a capable little machine and will cruise all day at 60. The reliability of any bike depends on how you look after it, these tiddlers don`t hold much oil, so I change the oil every 1000 miles.
Thanks for the comment, It’s interesting hearing about import laws and how they vary!
Emission laws here around motorcycles are kinda hard to enforce and seem to be loose for now.
cool video man! 7 years old and it still looks new👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you!! It has been stored in a garage so I think that’s why the plastics look better then some! UV fade on these can happen easily :)
I bought the Hawk 250 DLX 2019. Black model. Owned 3 yrs and it climbs up rocky terrain every other week. Pushes 80mph with sprocket change. Has a few upgrades. Windshield. Handle bar guards. Engine Brush guard. Bluetooth speaker. X-Ring chain. Performance spark plug. Gel battery. Strapped a Dickies logo fanny pack on the rear and it's perfect. Just check for any loose parts from time to time. Put it together with no experience. Easy to maintain. Engines built to last forever. Proud to own for $2400. And still upgrading.....
They are great bikes and a lot of fun to upgrade for sure!:)
What was yoursproket combo
@@danielhall2982 17t/45t
Do you get 80 on speedo or gps?
@@danielhall2982 speedo
I was lucky enough to pick one up this week for 600$ and it has 700 miles on it. The guy said it wouldn't run. I took off the air box lid and there was a half pound of corn and seeds in it🤣 as of tonight it runs perfect. Now time for all the mods. Oh it's a 2018 model
Congratulations man you got a sweet deal! They are fun bikes!
you lucky bastard!
Me to only mine needs a front rim. I got it for 700
I own a 2016 with 6k miles and still runs and looks like new but i take good care of it and never abuse it because it is not made for that, I would buy it again
Thanks for the comment!
Glad you hawk has treated you well!! :)
Thanks for the video. Just ordered a 2022. I've only ordered a helmet so far but adding all this to an amazon list for later. This is my first bike and I figure I'll learn to ride it on the 40 acres I live on, then mod it a bit for highway speeds and go get my license with it. Super excited!
Thanks for the comment!
They are a lot of fun! There is some Facebook groups worth checking out for you hawk as well!:)
You my friend are a true pioneer. And the reason I took the leap. I now own a ‘21 Hawk. It seems some issues with this model have been addressed and some still haunt it. The metal is definitely a major one. Any modifications requiring cutting or welding on the bike reveal just how cheap the metal is. So just to reiterate your claims…..not all has been resolved. But I always remind myself what I paid for it. I’ve learned a lot from wrenching, improving on, and modifying this bike. Even if it lets me down now and again, it has already returned to me my investment. I’d encourage anyone who has some mechanical background that wants to start riding to give it a chance
Thank you for the comment! Yes the bikes has its moments but for the price it is an amazing value :)
Great review gives me more confidence in Chinese Bikes
They are great trail bikes And a great entry level bike.
You get a lot for your money!
Excellent video thank you for uploading this. I’ve been thinking of purchasing one. I’m here from Facebook. 👍
Of course! Welcome to the group!!
I've had mine since 2016 with lots of maintenance have had only wear and tear issues i still love it
Thanks for the comment! Glad your bike has treated you well!:)
Cool Video, I own a 2020 Hawk i have about 1700 on it so far with no problems. Replaced carb, and add digital dash. Hopfully it doesnt sit to much as i just got a 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 waiting for spring to break it in :)
Glad to hear you have had a good experience with your bike! They are great and fun bikes to ride!
Yup, my 2017 has 2600 and still going fine. Mods, exhaust, oil cooler, bark busters, led lights, chain and sprocket, rear box, shifter, engine guard, new longer gas tank sensor, shinko tires, digital dash, seat pad, storage tube, mikuni carb, air box mod, new adjustable 12k rear shock, thick tire tubes, lol upgrades are half the fun!
Great list of mods!
I need to replace my tank sensor soon as it has finally gave out!
It’s definitely a fun bike to tinker with and upgrades are cheap!:)
Hate to be that guy but almost all of these upgrades would’ve come stock on a bike from a reputable manufacturer.
Had mine since 2020 it's the fuel injected version but I absolutely love it will never part with it unless they come out with a Hawk 500!!!!
The fuel injection ones are neat. They also have counter balance engines and better suspension!
I ll never ever get rid of my hawk! It's a well rounded machine and no carb tune at all I love it!
Yessir for real I love my fully black hawk 250
Great review man and for a 7 year old dirk bike from China, this thing looks like you just got it from the factory😮
Thanks! They are great bikes for the price !
Thank you for doing this review.
Glad you liked it! I will try and create some more hawk content!
Wow I've owned mine for for seven years also and still love it after 5k miles
That’s awesome! Is it a 2015 year model also??:)
I got it early 2016 as a 2016 model and it came with the black wheels
just assembled my 2022 hawk dlx last week, having a blast with it so far. Just need to do something with the crimped air hose between the air box and EFI unit.
Congratulations!! Mine is a carb model so I don’t know specifically what your referring too:)
@@SteverGarage he's talking about the intake, I would assume, that hose coming from the airbox that's constantly crushed from the factory?
good vid good info good mods! txs
Thanks for the comment :)
I bought one in 2022 and have 750 miles on it so far and not a bit of trouble with it !!
Great to hear! Hope that continues for you! They are great bikes :)
Interesting review!! @8 mins you talk about yours going through batteries. Just curious if you've ever tried a battery tender with a quick disconnect (name brand "battery tender" includes those as part of the kit). I'm running tenders with quick disconnects for my 2008 HD Road King, my 2015 Arctic Cat ATV and just got a 23 Hawk DLX EFI that I have already purchased it's own tender for. The batteries for my HD and AC ATV are ORIGINAL!!!!! My friend also has regularly tendered the battery for his '04 250 Ozark -ORIGINAL battery!!! Tenders do work wonders on batteries, anything that sits for any period of time just gets plugged in, and viola -saves$$$$😁
I strongly considered getting one of these 3 years ago but ended up getting an xr250 instead. Funny bc my bikes Goin for 2k now when I paid 1k. I figured they're like you said comparable to a 30 year old Japanese bike but worse lol. I bet you can get spare parts easier and cheaper tho. Good to see it's still ticking some reviews say they just fall apart
The Honda XR series bikes are just amazing.
I have owned many xr200r 250r and even 250L
I currently have a xr200r that’s plated for the street and love it.
The bikes are actually quite (xr200 and hawk)
The xr250 has a lot more power then the hawk!
:)
I own a 2022 dirt bike and have had it out a few times. Get bike because I'm 66 years old. It's not my Yamaha 250 2 stroke, but what is today? I love it. Am looking forward to up grading it to see what I can make it do.
They are great bikes! Always had a blast with mine on the trails!
Great review but I gotta find those fork preload adjusters. What a cool set of mods but never seen that one before.. I have a 2020 almost a year old with 7k miles. Best thing I ever bought.
Here is some links
amzn.to/3gYBsWf
Or
www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Preload-Adjusters-Fork-Bolts-Fits-Showa-31mm-Conventional-Forks-/133972312212?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
@@SteverGarage Thank you so much for the links. I can't wait to try them I've always wanted to change load but didn't wanna mess with spacers..
I've got a 2020 and had it just over a year with 4k miles. Been a great bike, a few Chinese related issues but nothing major. Loved mine and totally worth the $1,500! 7k miles it a decent number of miles for a year!
@@Vorm17 I'm debating between the hawk and a TBr7. I live off a gravel road for miles. But i was wondering if it will be to talk im 5'7 or 5'8. Also how's those forks holding up
@@user-km5kj8xh1x My dad rides the TBR7 and is 5'8" or maybe 5'10", he is a more experienced rider so he's comfortable on the bikes. You'll be just fine but if it is your first bike the height might make it just a bit tougher in the very beginning. The Hawk has nice and stiff forks, they work and don't really need to be upgraded or anything to be serviceable, not amazing by any stretch but okay! The TBR7 is a more street oriented version of these Chinese bikes and as such it has very soft pre-load on both the forks and the rear suspension. My dad bottoms it out a lot more than I do on the Hawk. The TBR7 definitely has some stuff that is nice, but one of the things you might like is that it is a couple inches shorter on seat height. This is mainly due to the odd 17" rear and 20" front tires. The Hawk comes with the standard 18" rear and 21" front. You can also lower the front of both bikes by loosening the forks and letting them slide up on the steering column a couple of inches, this will not lose you any suspension travel. The rear can also be tightened to lower it a bit, but that will cause a stiffer suspension. Either way they have been great! The TBR7 was bought used from someone and as such has had quite a few more problems, the person who had it before wasn't the best mechanic and not quite as careful, but she runs really well. Just make sure to tighten any bolts you can see!
Hey buddy great review. Was wondering where you got the fork preload adjusters from? If you could send a link would be appreciated greatly. Dont want to put spacers in if I don't have to.
I got mine from eBay. Very slow shipping
Here is some links
amzn.to/3gYBsWf
Or
www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Preload-Adjusters-Fork-Bolts-Fits-Showa-31mm-Conventional-Forks-/133972312212?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
@SteverGarage thanks so much man. Just made my day. Needed a little bit more from the front after the showa rear shock I just put in today. Seriously perfect timing on your post.
i have a 2017 that i havent put too many miles on. i bought it to learn how to ride a motorcycle thinking that if i wreck it, no big deal. i have it plated and did the carb and sprocket upgrade along with a digital gauge cluster. i paid $1300 for it and think that for the price its the best way to get into riding a motorcycle.
Great bikes to learn on for sure! :)
Informal learning can be painful and incomplete..let MSF teach you the techniques
I wish I got my hawk before inflation I shelled out 1769$ but thats still good bc its a 2022 hawk
I love this bike I ride it all the time on the street I kinda turned it into a dual sport bike plus my 2 brother's and my dad have one.
Hi thanks for the comment! That’s awesome, they are a lot of fun for sure! Sounds like your have a whole family of hawks! I have only seen a couple in person around here other then me and I always get thrilled when I do! :)
@@SteverGarage No problem man love the vid. I also was wondering what gas cap you had? I still have the stock one and the tube keeps flying off it.
Do you have a DLX?
This is just the standard gas cap that came on my carbed hawk!
@@SteverGarage I also have the carbeurated version but my gas cap is different and tends to leak fuel when I dump my bike.
Weird! Is yours different from other hawks you have seen??
great review. Was wondering where you got the fork preload adjusters from
Thanks!
got mine from eBay. Very slow shipping
Here is some links
Any 31mm should work
amzn.to/3gYBsWf
Or
www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Preload-Adjusters-Fork-Bolts-Fits-Showa-31mm-Conventional-Forks-/133972312212?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Motorcycle-Preload-Adjusters-Fork-Cap-Bolts-for-Showa-31mm-Conventional-Fork-/134018832242?mkevt=1&mkcid=16&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&media=MAILTO&sojTags=media%3Dmedia
@@SteverGarage thanks so much
I need a side stand or kick stand where do u get your parts from please help me out
In this case I would go for a tt-250 kick stand.
Should fit up perfectly and will be cheapest / best quality
Also ships from California
cscmotorcycles.com/zt33-101-06398-kick-stand-2016-up-tt250/
You can also call CSC and ask sales any questions they would probably even take measurements for you if you just ask.
Should bolt right up tho!
Let me know if you need any other info!
Ran across your video..very cool 😎 I have had my CSC TT 250 new since 2018 it was my 1st bike..I still have it .. great bike 😅
Mine is a carburetor version also and I was curious when you store it in the garage for a while..you basically just drain the gas from the carburetor bowl and drain the gas stank correct?? What do you recommend is what I'm asking??
At a minimum I turn fuel off and run it out.
Best thing you can do is put fuel stable in and just start it and run it like once a month.
Loosening the drain screw and emptying the carb bowl is good practice for long storage.
For me with carbs are so cheap if it gets junked up I just put a new one one. Keep afew PZ30s from Amazon on the shelf since they are like 20$ and I can change them out in like 15 min.
Fuel stable, drain carb, and try not to let it sit any longer then 3 months
I don’t drain the tank it’s too big haha
@@SteverGarage thanks 👍 bro
How did the hawk hold up at the motocross track I saw in your intro
Hi!
Not sure which clip your thinking of, I wouldn’t recommend taking the hawk to a motocross track. I had it a the desert 100 race and have hit some minor like 1 foot jumps out in the practice area for fun.
The bike is too heavy and underpowered weighing in at almost 300 lbs if you land a jump wrong it could be catastrophic!
:)
Did they take the crate off the trailer for you? Or do you need a forklift or something? I’m waiting for my txpowersports Hawk 250 delivery.
They dropped the pallet off the lift gate and put it right in my garage with a pallet Jack :)
Can you link the skid plate? I can't seem to find it. 😕
Yes! It’s a CSC TT-250 skid plate
Bolts right up no modification
Very thick aluminum
Ships from California
cscmotorcycles.com/skid-plate-aluminum-with-hardware-fits-tt250/
@@SteverGarage you are the man! I appreciate it!
Also, can you link me your bash plate engine protection link
Here is the link to the skid plate
cscmotorcycles.com/skid-plate-aluminum-with-hardware-fits-tt250/
I just bought one off a guy for $300 bucks it’s a little beat but seems like a decent little cruiser I’m a bigger guy so it don’t go to fast but he’ll $300 bucks didn’t figure I could go wrong lol
They are definitely at a great price point! Sounds like you got a great deal!
That’s pretty low miles for 7yrs. More interested in how it will preform after 10k miles
Yes they are mostly off-road miles. There are a few 10k and more ones out there some with even more! I was sharing more for degration of rubbers and plastics fluids and seals :)
@@SteverGarage Thank you.
I'm hoping I'll have the time next year to reach 10k on mine
Wish we could get these bikes here in the UK
Interesting! They don’t import any to the UK? I guess I never though of that!
@@SteverGarage I don't think they could pass the motorcycle vehicle inspection here. But it would nice if someone enterprising could import a few of them, then fix them up to the required standard and get them inspected and then road registered. Seems like a really cool toy to have.
Wish carries aftermarket fender kits
They do?? Do you have any links? That sounds like something worth checking out :o
exact replica of honda xr125l in everyway. headlights, carburetor, tires, .... everything
Yes it is a very very similar knock off of that model :)
New parts are so cheap you could buy a top end instead of tinkering with it.
Yes almost every part on the bike is very cheap to replace! :)
Glad to see a seven year review since I just got a new one, if I'm doing my math right mine should last till I'm at least 69 years old 🤣👍
Hope you enjoy the bike! I have had a blast with mine!
only 2200 miles(did you know the odometer isn't miles in kilometers) in 7 years.... iv put 7000 on mine in just the last 6 months
Yes almost all of those miles/ km have been single track abuse.
Very, very little on asphalt :)
@@SteverGarage update, I'm at 12000 miles,needed new tires at 8000, sprocket studs snapped at roughly 10000, ate up the hub a bit when it happened not a huge deal since it's cosmetic and hidden by the sprocket anyhow) and the sprocket bushings were in bad enough shape to need replacement as well, found one of the rear bearings to be slightly rough at the same time, decided on full final drive replacement, new bushings, seals, bearings, sprockets, chain, studs and a chain slider, total came up to about $160,
Wow that’s up there in the miles. Probably one of the highest mileage ones to exist!
@@SteverGarage I'm sure from looking at the China riders forums there's a couple people that have probably gotten into the 20s at least, the reason I put so many miles down is it's my primary transportation, and I have a motorcycle only license, I have never tested for a car so I cannot drive them currently, this means doing my day-to-day stuff going to work etc I put 20 to 50 miles a day on it
Fun bike, you got to wrench a lot though. I love my hawk though she is a needy bitch who tries to kill me every now and then. Out of the box speedometer broke, wheel bearing and front tire tube threw me down the highway. That was a trip to er. So the money I saved buying Chinese cost 4000 in hospital bills. But I fixed it up and cautiously run it. I’ve gotten really good at tube changes. I gave up on trying to replace wheel bearings I just buy the whole wheel. My boys Apollo just blew a rear wheel bearing. They will figure out bearings someday then we will be in trouble.
I have not had too many bearing issues yet but I don’t have that many miles
I put 20,000 mine!
Dang!! I am definitely low miles compared to other but they were tough miles haha
Lock tight your kickstand bolts
\-_-/
Always important hahah!
Only 2200 miles
Yes!:)
After reviewing Shanghai Auto Show, everyone should stop bitching Chinese bikes, they are capable of making decent motorcycles for top $$$, it took Japanese 7years to gain respect from US consumers, the current China bikes are perfect for ppl who want to get their hands dirty, learn how everything works, beginner rider, budget friendly, not afraid to drop it. WHY NOT!
I agree!:)
I love tuning in!!! You need to research P-R-O-M-O-S-M.
These bikes are a lot of fun to tinker with for sure !:)
7 years and you only have 2,200 miles on it... buddy you're not riding enough!
No kidding!
I'm 70 will break me
Age is just a number.
It’s a very tame bike
Just a bit heavy :)
7 years and 2200 mi? Did I hear that right? This thing is a decoration for you. Get a motorcycle
Yes! It’s almost all trail miles! Also not my only bike xD
@@SteverGarage fair enough. I have an 18 that I "fair weather daily" ride. Was a little disappointed that you didn't have higher mileage.
There is a-few people on the forms that have high mileage. The bikes hood up quite well and are quite cheap to work on. I just don’t drive mine on highway much at all it’s usually trailered to the trails :) I have another video that shows what I am usually riding conditions wise :)
th-cam.com/video/6hPuqaJcRYU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for supporting the CCP!
I don’t know how to reply to that xD
2,200-mile does not make a 7-year review you need a lot more miles to even do that
Hi Mike,
I use my hawk as a dirt bike 99% of the time (trails, single track)
2200 miles off road equates to around 120/140 hours on the engine/bike.
I think a lot of people are worried about the longevity of these bikes and if they can last the test of time. Additionally 2015 is one of the first years if not the first of the hawk 250.
I think having the bike 7 years makes a “7-year review” I made no claim about high miles, but I hope to get there:)
I agree..that is not enough mileage to qualify as a 7 year review..
Only one worse was a guy with 28 miles on a five year old harley.