Hawk 250 Enduro End of Season Review - Do I Still Think it's Worth the Money??

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks for the mention! agree on the review. never stranded me, THAT'S RIGHT!

[@IGN_GUARDIAN_21]

You planning on publishing some more Hawk content soon? I'm in between if it's worth it in the long run.

[@MotoCheez]

@@IGN_GUARDIAN_21 I do. I'm in Florida for a few weeks and want to get some videos...

[@IGN_GUARDIAN_21]

@@MotoCheez Sound's good, thanks. btw i really like your content, keep it up.

[@strokenumber3]

The man, the legend......CHEEZ!

[@MotoCheez]

@@strokenumber3 😁🧀🧀

[@darinvee4980]

I bought a 2009 TMEC 200 Enduro back in 2011 and it arrived in the same type of crate this Hawk did. They look very similar but can see the Hawk 250 does have some more modern touches with LED signals and better looking plastics. The cost back then was $1,100 and the only upgrades I've made are new rear sprocket to gain top speed. It's still a great bike to ride around town. It came with street tires so it's trail riding is best done only in dry conditions. If your expectations equal the amount you paid you won't be let down by a Chinese bike.

[@skydcontrol]

Exactly! A little bit of maintenance goes a long way also. I've been impressed with the minor upgrades I've done so far. I'm hoping to make a major suspension upgrade to the rear, stock is fine for the various roads, paved and dirt, but in the rough trails it too much like a pogo stick.

[@markwybierala4936]

My son and I are both considering buying one of these. Some years ago, I acquired a pair of 1976 Honda XL350s. We had a blast on these but they were quite worn out. I still have one that is a candidate for restoration but it’ll be a long time collecting the parts I need. My son and I then both bought XR650Ls. We owned them for about a year but we weren’t able to have as much fun. They were too much motorcycle for off road fun. I broke a pair of ribs falling down when I came to a stop because the front wheel was on an elevated rock and there was nothing under my feet. It must have looked really stupid but I really got hurt and the anticipation of fun on that tall bike was gone. I just want to putt-putt in the woods these bikes look like they might be fun for my skill level. I’m thinking of going with the carbureted model because for about $100 I can buy a better quality carb and I’m not sure how much of a headache it would be troubleshooting EFI if it had issues.

[@skydcontrol]

Ya that's what I got this for was just to explore and ride some trails but with a little upgrading it's a capable little bike. I've got a suspension upgrade on the way and I should have a video up for that. I went with the carb model for similar reason as you, although my friend over at Motocheez has the DLX and has zero issues with it.

[@bjr2379]

I recently looked at a new 2022 DR 650 and XR 650 and thought they were both tall and heavy. Plus I was quoted just under $9,000 for either bike out the door. I want to get back into riding and introduce my kids to riding, but I don't want to spend a small fortune. These look like a much better option. I'm a experienced mechanic could easily fix anything that breaks.

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

What did you end up going with?

[@wizardmoto]

Subbed about 20 seconds in when you mentioned NH. Grew up in Westmoreland. I blew up my 650 this weekend and I think it might need a pretty significant rebuild, thinking about snagging one of these in the meantime. I figure they're about the same price as a full rebuild, and will get me back on two wheels WAY quicker. Any reason to buy another bike is a good one, if this review ends well I think I'll be ordering one. Edit: After watching I'm torn. I already had a restoration project for "fun", and now my main bike is actually broken. Not sure I want to order ANOTHER bike that will immediately need work. That having been said: I'm not buying a new "real" motorcycle, so I guess the maintenance would arise on any bike within this ridiculously low pricepoint.

[@skydcontrol]

Thanks for the sub! I went above and beyond when I got the bike, you can get the bike together and ready to ride in an afternoon easily. The biggest thing is that these china bikes need to be given a once over to check bolts and nuts and things like that. Think of it like you're the dealer prepping a bike for sale. My buddy @motocheez (check him out here on youtube) has done a number of these china bikes and he's ready to ride in a couple hours.

[@wizardmoto]

@@skydcontrol I can totally do that I got a solid set of tools, the big one ive never done is setting valve clearance. I guess if it's rideable though I can just run it down to a shop real quick and have them handle it. I'll go check out his channel right now, I think you've sold me on a Chinese Dual-Sport haha

[@kowalguitarlife9119]

i have bought one and i love it thanks4 all the info it helped

[@skydcontrol]

Awesome! I love mine too, haven't been able to ride it lately though due to some back issues. Hoping to get out soon though

[@ruffnarbobnar5960]

You sold me on the bike. I have been on the fence. Subbed and liked as well keep up the content

[@skydcontrol]

Thanks for the support and welcome to the dark side, LOL

[@Taematoe]

2500 miles and never crashed mine but yeah it is what it is and it gets me out in the brush. I picked it up for 1100 with 4 miles on it and now have almost every mod done to it and still under 1800. Plus I can lend it to my buddy and not worry.

[@skydcontrol]

yes! Cheap fun and if something breaks it's not the end of the world - try that with a brand new KTM.

[@BigSwirl]

What was the top speed without mods

[@donaldgrant9067]

Just got the dirt bike version and at 66 it just the fun I need. Plus I like doing thing to make things run better. If i blow it up, it didn't cost that much. So here's to having fun.

[@skydcontrol]

Absolutely - the fun to cost factor is pretty good on these. Haven't been able to ride due to a herniated disc, which is upsetting but it's getting better.

[@Maxumized]

Sounds like my story. Once carb replaced and jetted properly, they purr. I’ve rode bikes since 12 years old. It has a purpose

[@skydcontrol]

Ya that's about when I started also, 13...on a YZ125 no less

[@douglasballentine7792]

I bought the titan 250 dlx and I have loved it. Definitely fun to work on and do all the things to learn on me not have to worry about it.

[@skydcontrol]

Absolutely! It's a great bike to learn to work on, breaking things isn't as heartbreaking as it would be on a KTM

[@AmeeGoMurdøçk]

​@@skydcontrolone question please...how much will the shipping cost to India for the xpro 250cc dirtbike???

[@sendit1158]

Always start the vid saying like n sub, it makes people do it if they hear it, especially if they dont watch right to the end, good video

[@skydcontrol]

I dunno - does that really work? Haha.....ya I'm not great about doing that because I feel like people know how youtube works. I should probably work on it though, good reminder, thanks for watching!

[@sendit1158]

@@skydcontrol ya id say it works, most people know how it works but some need a reminder, idk maybe try it for 1 vid and see how it works for ya,

[@HippoDrones]

Glad to see you are still enjoying it.

[@skydcontrol]

ya, sad to be putting it up for the winter but it'll give me time to work on some projects and be ready for next season

[@hanginwithj]

Just got my 2022 brozz 250 Recon. It felt pretty gutless at first, but after an oil change, chain lube, clutch and throttle adjustment, and about 50 miles.. she's starting to break in and this new rider is starting to feel one with his first motorcycle. I can attest to how great the thing is to work on! Just need to do some digging to find pertinent instructional content like this! Thanks man! 🤘

[@skydcontrol]

Ya these bikes are pretty easy to work on, the Recon is pretty nice and I think that has the counterbalanced engine right?

[@hanginwithj]

Yes sir!

[@chowder4174]

Im going to buy 1!! Keep making update videos definitely going to need some assistance definitely no bike mechanic lol

[@skydcontrol]

Awesome! I've got more stuff coming, the snow is almost gone here and it's warming up. I've got a couple other things to work on as well but more hawk videos coming soon!

[@definedrebel2451]

For a next bike, look into the new Lifan KXP 250 that is releasing in April this year.

[@skydcontrol]

Ya? I've heard decent things about Lifan I'll have to take a look. Thanks!

[@dstdismount8164]

Mines had a hard eh 600 miles of me dropping it almost every ride and every ride i max it at 53mph to my capital forest location its definitely had a hard 600 miles and everything is completely stock except for its royal purple diesel engine oil other than that the thing runs amazing and iv had to make no carb adjustments exsept for idle screw the things great really i sujest if its your first bike to get it its cheap and can so far take a beating

[@skydcontrol]

Absolutely - it's good cheap fun and personally I think it's a great bike to learn to work on too, parts are cheap to replace or upgrade!

[@reedsartofadventure]

I've had mine for a few months now and love it

[@skydcontrol]

Awesome! Thanks for stopping by, I've really enjoyed mine too.

[@knowbuddy0]

How about now a year later?

[@reedsartofadventure]

@@knowbuddy0 still love it only had a couple little issues but it's doing everything I ask of her 😎👍

[@trevorhartley1313]

You sir just earned a new subscriber 🤙🤝👍

[@northeastdigger791]

Great review I have the dlx 2021 and I'm loving it just under 400 miles 👍

[@skydcontrol]

ya I went back and forth between this and the DLX, I think either one is a good choice. I don't mind tinkering with the carb so I'm happy with this.

[@iplaymytele]

I purchase one identical to yours...! Carbureted and red... I have always had motorcycles I have two others right now one is a Harley.... I wanted this for quickly hopping on and cruising around town going to the store and occasionally going for a ride out in the country... It is absolutely the best $1508 I have ever spent...! I probably have change the oil more times while breaking it in then I did my Harley in fact I’m sure of it and my Harley is a 1993 I purchase new...! I was just bound and determined to buy this motorcycle and make it last as long as I possibly could because of a Lot of the naysayers out there....! I purchased it in May of last year and have put 3560 miles on it since then , I have done a few things like put a new 17 Tooth Front Drive sprocket on it a new chain and a new sealed battery..., it still looks brand new it always starts and I am completely pleased with this motorcycle....! “ Absolutely the best $1500 I ever spent on a motorcycle...! “

[@skydcontrol]

That's awesome! I love mine, and like you think it was money well spent for what I want it for. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@Maxumized]

Experienced driver and mechanic here. Love your story too…sounds like mine. These bikes will make it anywhere

[@iplaymytele]

@@skydcontrol ... Absolutely.....! 🎶👍🎵

[@iplaymytele]

@@Maxumized .... Looking forward to consistent warm weather here in Sweet home Alabama , so I can cruise around on the hawk, making useless trips to the store and excuses to go somewhere...! 😹😹😹 I probably get more compliments about this 250 hawk, than anything I Ride...!

[@knowbuddy0]

Any updates?

[@Marcassss]

Found your initial ride video and this is the video I needed! Was very curious to see how you felt about it after a few hundred miles and hope you have another update soon, but I think I’ve made up my mind it’s hard to beat that price point!

[@skydcontrol]

Sorry for the late reply - Early spring has been a bit crazy for me but I'm about to get some more videos out, the hawk is ready and itching to get out on the roads and trails

[@brianloer285]

I was thinking about getting one and wanted to asked how your experience was with it.

[@skydcontrol]

I love it for what I paid, I mean it's not my DRZ400 but I didn't buy to be that. I didn't get to ride much last year but I'm waiting on a new battery to fire her up for this season.

[@jaykoerner]

If your looking for epa/dot licensing but don't need CARB certification look at the tbr7 same bike as the hawk but slightly cheaper, only real difference is color and maybe some emission stuff, taotao makes so many scooters they are a fairly common name for the DMV at the very least, and will probably get you less questions

[@skydcontrol]

Ya taotao makes a good bike too however if I'm not mistaken I believe the TBR7 has a 19" front wheel, just something worth noting as for off road I MUCH prefer a 21" front.

[@jaykoerner]

@@skydcontrol yeah it does, granted that's something you can at least swap, you can't do anything with a frame that can't be registered, the tbr7 is about 1550 delivered right now, while the tt250 is around 2800, I'm pretty sure you can fix any issues you have with the setup for under 1300$ As a aside the taotao is "technically" registerable in California, but only by people who already own it and later move to California (and it's resellable to a California resident I believe after 7500miles, not sure if it has have been previously registered in California though as well), you can register a non carb compliant vehicle in Cali so long as you can prove you owned and registered it before moving so long as it's epa compliant, the hawk can't be registered at all on the other hand

[@skydcontrol]

Right - it's a good option for those states where it's an issue, NH gave me zero issues. The Hawk DLX is also EPA licensed if fuel injection is your thing. Thanks!

[@JustinKing1]

I work for an electric bike company and I will be buying this bike soon and I’m excited to ride it and even more excited to ditch the E-Bike.

[@skydcontrol]

If you go over it well and just keep it maintained it's really a great little bike for the money. I'd buy it again in a heart beat.

[@bryanjones14]

Just got one of these jewels to keep up at my camp in northern Michigan

[@skydcontrol]

awesome! Great fun for exploring with

[@devontayestey5854]

Keep up the good hard work. And stay loving what you want to do☮🌌

[@skydcontrol]

Thanks for watching!! :-)

[@motovloging9467]

Nice video...hopefully I can get a decent camera and start motovloging. I'm going to do a video on my upgrades I have done. Either way I love the bike I actually intend on driving it in the winter months hench the road conditions.

[@skydcontrol]

Awesome! Motovloging can be alot of fun, I picked up a used Gopro Hero4 Silver and it works great and only set me back about $100. I might upgrade next year to something with image stabilization though. Thanks for watching!

[@millerkold]

NH born and raised, looking into getting one

[@kennethhuff8296]

I think I'm going to like the bike too I have one on layaway in Grand prairie Texas.

[@skydcontrol]

Awesome! Ya I love mine, it's great for exploring back roads and trails and just having fun.

[@brianwilkinson3898]

Thank you sir because I definitely was not motivated to do this and now I am after listening to you. I will hit you back up if you respond to this when I'm finished thank you ain't no matter what

[@skydcontrol]

Nice, was money well spent for me. I'd buy another one but I just picked up something a little bit different a couple weeks ago. More to come on that, hoping to get on the hawk this year if my back cooperates.

[@4sapphireb]

I love it when reviewers ride a Hawk like a high end KTM and give it a poor review. Lower maintenance, ease to work on, low taxes, and low insurance. Parts are so cheap and plenty you can get them on eBay delivered to your door. I would not, however, recommend long distance highway travel.

[@skydcontrol]

Haha, no I wouldn't recommend that either. For what it's intended for it's a great little bike on the cheap

[@neleig]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks.

[@skydcontrol]

Glad you liked it - Can't wait to get back out on the bike, warm weather is almost here.

[@neleig]

@@skydcontrol That’s one good thing about living in San Antonio, one can ride year round. Although summer can get quite hot. Almost too hot to ride! Almost!

[@mireliomarzo6468]

Great video .

[@skydcontrol]

Thanks for watching!

[@CuztomTattoo]

Hey bro I live in New Hampshire too. How can I find out about where all the dirt bike trails, power lines, train tracks, sand pits , etc are that we can ride? .. great video btw

[@skydcontrol]

Unfortunately the legal places to ride are few and far between in certain parts of the state. Power lines are usually off limits because they're private property, though some people allow it. I usually look for Rail trails and Class VI roads. Good luck!

[@fghhgf6197]

Good vid 👍

[@skydcontrol]

Thanks!

[@donaldgrant9067]

I didn't hear that you lived in NH until the second time I listened. OMG, I lived there for a 1 1/2 years in Portsmouth, Pease AFB. How do you stand it? Love mine too.

[@skydcontrol]

Oh nice, I'm familiar with Pease they still do the airshows there. I'm further north. How do I stand what? Living here? haha - I love it here except for the cold in the winter.

[@donaldgrant9067]

@@skydcontrolThat, the cold winters. I was a Texas boy, my father was in the Air Force and we moved up there for a year and a half. Beautiful place, but the main thing I remember was sitting over the heater vent hoping it would come on in the morning. I was 9 or 10 and snow up to my, well you know what I men. Have meant to go back up there and see it in the fall but things don't work out the way you plan. But I'd be gone before that first snowflake hit the ground. LOL

[@nakedbobber1666]

Should I get the SSR enduro or the HAWK??

[@skydcontrol]

I'm not real familiar with the SSR but I know the dual sport is over $1k more and I think it comes with 17"/18" tire combo. Which is ok, but if you're gonna spend time off road and want decent performance, the 21" front tire is the way to go. All depends on your budget and what you plan to use it for. I love my hawk, I wouldn't hesitate to get another, and I'm about to fix one of the only complaints I have about it - video coming soon.

[@SteveSherman-dm5ug]

Reject the carb to what?

[@skydcontrol]

Do you mean rejet? It depends on your setup, can take a little trial and error but generally these bikes come from the factory lean so going up a size on the main jet is a good start.

[@edward7154]

Hi boss did you upgrade the handling bars? Exhaust? Try Bashan storm?thx

[@skydcontrol]

I did change out the handlebars for some fatbars which I really like, the adapter needed also added some much needed height for me. I have an exhaust to put on, but sadly have not done it yet - this entire riding season was a bust for me due to a herniated disc. Hoping to make up for it next season though. I've not tried the Bashan yet.

[@edward7154]

Thank you for your time, The Bashan my opinion and what I've seen on here not bad for the chs Ching, leaves some room for upgrading 60 tops, haven't had it in the dirt yet, got seat redone for comfort replace 30 percent Chinese bolts for black machined surpringly they come lose and looks better, anyway best is yet come thx

[@chuckbowen5024]

Don't plan on riding it if you've had a little shot of rain. Because you won't have any spark. So far I've got 90 miles on mine. Had to replace the solenoid before mile 30. The Chinese can copy everything but quality. It is always stored inside.

[@skydcontrol]

I literally rode mine in a downpour for about 10 miles. No problems yet. I agree though, the quality control is the weakest link

[@timpinkham8165]

Hello. I'm local to you. I would like to hear if you had any trouble registering in this state. I'm seriously considering one myself.

[@skydcontrol]

Hi Tim - I had no issues at all with registering. They had to put it in as Custom Assembled Motorcycle. I have a title and everything, was easier than I thought actually.

[@timpinkham8165]

@@skydcontrol excellent, thank you.

[@4355Kyle]

Been looking at buying one in the next month, so for starters would this be a good bike for a beginner, been wanting to get something to learn with so after a few months I can move on to something bigger, but I want to make sure it's the right choice for me, I'm not afraid of learning new things or to work on my own stuff

[@skydcontrol]

I actually think this is a great bike for a beginner as long as you're willing to learn to turn a wrench. The cost of entry is low so mistakes, dropping the bike, etc are reasonably cheap oopsies. I've crashed mine once (see my video) and it held up well. The CG engine design was made by honda for use in 3rd world countries where those things are abused. The power is also very manageable being only around 16hp or so but still enough giddy up to have fun.

[@VIRGILSHELTONII]

​@@skydcontrol thanks for the opinion, I as well have been looking around for something less expensive to learn on... I take my riders course next month!

[@xMrBlack]

I was gonna ask where you rode in NH but then I recognized littleton when you passed BK lol

[@skydcontrol]

haha nice! It's cool when someone recognizes the area - not like there's a huge population in northern NH

[@xMrBlack]

@@skydcontrol caught me off guard a bit. I was looking at reviews and stuff for these bikes and just happen to stumble across a video recorded 1 town over from where I live. It's rare enough coming across videos mentioning New Hampshire even rarer actually from New Hampshire.

[@iancoppola3807]

Did you get a bill of sale in the male I ordered one and I’ve had it a week and still havnt received it

[@skydcontrol]

Ya mine came within a couple days, the bill of sale and the Manufacturer's certificate. Who did you order from? Mine came from TXPowersports

[@makerofmanythings8447]

What is the weight limit on your bike?

[@skydcontrol]

I don't recall if there's one listed anywhere but I'm 235 lbs without gear on and I know of a couple riders considerably bigger than me. The issue is the suspension being soft especially the front forks. I swapped the fork fluid for something heavier and added 15 ml. It's not bad but I need to adjust the preload still.

[@mikerice8047]

Found a 2018 hawk 250 with 380 miles on it for $850 ... Is that a good deal ??

[@skydcontrol]

That's an excellent deal as long as it was taken care of. That's really low miles if that's accurate. Just make sure you check it out for any obvious signs of damage or abuse.

[@ddwddw4115]

Hey bro what kind of jet should I go with in the nibbi carburetor

[@skydcontrol]

I don't have the nibbi myself, but if it's the PE30 Nibbi carb I'm pretty certain that's a Keihin clone and therefore should accept Keihin jets.

[@TheKtchevelle]

I really am considering one of these my outstanding question I can't find any videos on/about is at a track. For someone like me who's never been but wouldn't mind hitting some small/medium jumps COULD this do it? Is the 16hp enough?

[@skydcontrol]

It's not a matter of the horsepower really, it's more about the suspension, frame, etc. I've had motocross bikes, trail bikes, dual sports. I wouldn't jump my Hawk very much especially on stock setup. Small little jumps and hops when trail riding is fine but anything over a foot in the air would make me nervous. Stock rims/suspension/etc just aren't really built for that.

[@scottgarner7290]

look up bikes and beards youtube they do a torture test

[@raymondmay7304]

I'm looking at picking up a commuter. Will it hit 70mph?

[@skydcontrol]

Not stock it won't. You'll need to regear but you'll lose some of that low end torque that's nice off-road

[@raymondmay7304]

@@skydcontrol my commute is 26 miles 1 way and all highway miles. Will this bike suffice?

[@skydcontrol]

@@raymondmay7304 I guess it depends on what you want out of the bike. The Hawk shines as a dual sport for me as I can hop on the pavement between trails, cruise the old dirt roads, but still ride it to work if I want. I personally wouldn't want to ride it 26 miles at 70. Mostly because of gearing and knobby tires. That being said if you're looking for more street use, the Tao Tao TBR 7 is a hawk with better street manners. 50/50 tires and I think a smaller front wheel.

[@andrewcolquhoun8081]

Just wondering why you put the handlebars on backwards?

[@skydcontrol]

I get this question enough to wonder if I'm being trolled at this point? LOL - they're not on backwards. It's a combo of the type of bars, the fact I have them rolled forward a few degrees cause I'm tall, and the gopro camera angle.

[@bens6865]

How many miles now?

[@skydcontrol]

Unfortunately I've only put on another 100 miles or so since this video. I couldn't ride this year due to a herniated disc in my lower back. The riding position aggravated it. Can't wait to get back on the Hawk in the spring though, going to work hard this winter to strengthen my back and avoid this issue again.

[@not1au]

What's crazy is if you buy a dual sport bike from the dealership you could buy one of these bikes with the money they rip you off in bogus fees. People look at MSRP but don't even take into consideration the dealership jacking up the price. I live 2 miles away from a huge warehouse filled with COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED motorcycles and 4 wheelers. I've even seen them unloading COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED bikes in crates at the dealership. Oil and fuel is their "setup". I believed the bs about setup at dealerships until I was called the the warehouse to fix a leak. Standing looking at a huge hole the laborers dug for me in front of a bay door ( the kind 18 wheelers unload in) I seen more bikes than I'd ever seen in my life and all COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.

[@skydcontrol]

I think it depends on the dealership too - I had a good friend worked at a Suzuki dealership and every bike he sold got setup for the rider. I'm sure they're not all like that though.

[@not1au]

It's funny you can actually watch videos from all the major motorcycle manufacturers assembling their bikes from start to finish, even the initial start up to make sure everything is on point. Extremely far fetched to think they would then disassembled the bike so someone else can reassemble. No matter who worked where, what you been told or what you believe a major motorcycle manufacturer isn't going to build a bike to their ridgid standards, disassemble it, trusting Joe shit the ragman at the dealership is going to reassemble it at their standards then warrant it. SIMPLY DON'T HAPPEN. Unless that dealership is dealing in Hawk motorcycles or something similar. 5 years ago my dad bought a used 2013 PCX from a dealership. "We done all the maintenance " he was told. Black oil ( dealership just changed) and the $5 air filter was still the one that came with the bike. Take with a grain of salt anything anyone ever tells you at a dealership car or motorcycle. Even then it will over seasoned.

[@not1au]

​@Skyd Control KZbin has many of the videos I was referring to. Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, ect..

[@skydcontrol]

@@not1au I think you're confusing assembly with setup. I'm not claiming the bikes are disassembled at the factory and reassembled at the dealership. However a good dealership will SETUP thier bikes for the rider who purchased it. I'm not taking someone's word, I've seen it first hand. Also dealerships, contrary to what people think or have been told, do not make much money on the sale of the bikes/cars/ATVs, etc. They make money on the financing, extended warranty, and service. Again, first hand knowledge. So while I agree with your sentiment whole heartedly (you can save tons of money assembling and setting up your own china bike) the blanket statement of how dealerships rip you off isn't quite right.

[@alloriginal62]

Dude, sure looks like your handlebars are on backwards....ends generally curve back toward the rider, not to the front. Could be the camera angle, but sure looks odd

[@skydcontrol]

🤣🤣 that's what everyone says. It's just because I have them turned up a bit and then the wide angle lens, but I assure you they do not turn away from me. However my mirrors were upside down, apparently they ship them that way and I just didn't notice

[@BRANDONDENVER]

I am 5’7 do you think this bike will work for me?

[@skydcontrol]

Hey Thanks for watching. Ya I think so, might be a tad tall for you but no worse than any other dual sport. I actually feel this bike is made more for shorter riders than tall ones.

[@stephengalvan7722]

How's the hawk

[@skydcontrol]

I love it - but I didn't get to ride it much last season due to some back issues. Hopefully I can get out there alot this year.

[@CuztomTattoo]

How is it on jumps

[@skydcontrol]

Terrible. HAHA - it's just not built for that, will handle some small hops and stuff but I wouldn't jump it.

[@markreiber4457]

Well see if it's still running in 20 years like a klr

[@skydcontrol]

Will we? I don't expect it to at 1/4 the cost. Nobody's claiming it's built to Japanese quality and precision. I've had yamaha's, suzuki's, LOVED my DRZ400E, this bike isn't on par with those. It serves a different purpose. You don't need a Callaway to have fun playing mini golf.

[@markreiber4457]

@@skydcontrol well hope you don't have a wheel fall off while you're riding it lol

[@malachis.877]

Hi, Can you plate that bike in Missouri? Thanks, Malachi S.

[@skydcontrol]

Hey there, sorry I somehow missed this comment - I'm not entirely sure at this point. I know when I did mine there were only a couple of states that were giving people issues. CA, NJ, and a maybe another one? check out the chinariders forum and ask on there I bet you'll find someone who knows for sure.

[@beancogiesbrecht7059]

Make a video together with moto cheez. Great video

[@skydcontrol]

I had intended to go down this year at some point but it didn't play out - hopefully in the spring or early summer!

[@dustantraver6829]

It's Jerry from Rick and Morty!

[@hasve978]

Instead of another hawk look into CSC TT250

[@skydcontrol]

The TT250 is a nice bike, basically a nicer version of the hawk. I'm using a TT250 head gasket on my hawk for a small compression boost. I'm thinking next bike might need to be something a little different, we'll see when the time comes.

[@BigSwirl]

What’s the top speed without modifications

[@skydcontrol]

I actually dont' know from personal experience because I modified the bike before I ever rode it. But from other people I know, it's about 60mph and you don't want to keep it there long as the RPM's are quite high. Re-gearing is the best way to fix that. I'm quite happy with my setup.

[@trucker2b]

UNDER 2K YEA I GOT MY BIKE FOR $2,100 BRAND NEW...GOOD CHEAP FUN

[@skydcontrol]

Can't wait for spring, got some things planned, including plenty of riding.

[@trucker2b]

@@skydcontrol u got that right

[@cowboycandyvending1574]

How do you ride with your bars like that lmao.

[@skydcontrol]

With my bars like what? Rotated forward a bit? I need the extra height I'm 6'4"

[@cowboycandyvending1574]

they just look way forward to me.im 6 1 thats how come your bigger dude

[@sevenscents1109]

Your mirrors go on the other side.

[@skydcontrol]

Ya I know, you can see my left one has the rubber boot up because I wasn't planning to ride and had thrown the mirrors back on recently without paying attention. Good eye though

[@barefootbob1269]

So dumb question I starred at this video a long time and it looks like your bars are on backwards. I am sure it must be an illusion but man they look really weird.

[@skydcontrol]

It's so funny, you're not the first one to say that. I think it's a combination of the wide angle lens, the fat bars, and the fact that I have them rolled forward a little because I'm tall and need the extra room. But no, they're not on backwards :-)

[@brandonjohnston1733]

Your handlebars are on backwards

[@skydcontrol]

Haha, what? I'm running Fatbars with a riser/adapter. If they were on backwards the bend would point towards the front of the bike. I do have them rotated up a bit, that's how I like them because I'm tall, it allows me to stand up on the trail better.

[@-redacted_by_youtube]

I miss new hampshire

[@skydcontrol]

Anytime I think about moving, I change my mind

[@krashgamingandoutdoors1125]

I'm uhh not going to uuuhh get one but uuhhh my friend is uhhhh really think about uuuhhh buying one in uuuhhh a couples months. Uuhhhhhhhhhhh

[@skydcontrol]

uhhhh, cool

[@krashgamingandoutdoors1125]

@@skydcontrol Just poking some fun man. Thanks for the honest review. My friend is actually thinking about getting one and this definitely helped in finding out about the integrity of the bike. Keep them coming, no matter how many "uuuhhh's" there are.

[@edwardquimby1960]

First

[@skydcontrol]

Not only are you first - you're my first first on the channel.....HAHA.

[@edwardquimby1960]

@@skydcontrol hello from Hollywood fla. Harry from Derry. And I just got 2 new 2021 HAWK. I used to work in londonderry at TECHWELD.

[@skydcontrol]

@@edwardquimby1960 Oh cool! That's a couple hours south of where I'm at. I love that you got 2 Hawks and the price still comes in under a Japanese bike. They're great little bike for the money, enjoy!

[@sevenscents1109]

I had to swap sides on my mirrors also, just got pro hawk 2021 in July and I love it, less than 300 miles on it had to make a rear brake peddle lever, new front & rear sprockets 17/45 and 15-40 Torco racing oil, beats the new Honda that cost over 5gs, bout to bring it inside for winter. Cool videos thanks..

[@skydcontrol]

Ya, for the money you can't beat it with a stick. I'm not crazy about the rear brake lever but it's usable...I may heat it up and try to put a better bend in it. I'm running 15-40 Rotella myself, but I stay away from the which oil should you run argument, cause everyone has an opinion. I'm about to winterize mine, I might make a video on that too.

[@milekh6681]

They late to the Hawk party

[@jimhofoss9982]

a couple hundred miles is not a long term review. cheap, tho.

[@skydcontrol]

Wasnt claiming it to be a long term review, only an end of first season review. However I know of people who have thousands of miles on these so I'm not concerned with longevity as long as I keep it properly maintained.

[@markreiber4457]

Ya in the trash heap in a few years,,trust me, you get what you pay for

[@grimjet3601]

​@markreiber4457 I have 7,200 miles on mine and it's still running like new. Then again, I'm the kind of guy that cleans my guns after every use and I go over my bike after every outing. I take care of my stuff just how I was raised. If you treat your stuff like trash then it will be trash....

[@raybacon9319]

I will stick with ktm

[@skydcontrol]

KTM's are great - the cost to purchase and maintain them would be for MANY hawks. If I had to choose between the hawk and my DRZ400, I'd take the DRZ every time, it's a better bike. But it all depends on what you wanna do with it and what you wanna put into it.

[@jhndijkman]

Swap you mirrors over, from left to right.

[@skydcontrol]

Ya already did it, I dunno why they ship them rotated wrong, I didn't even notice at first. HAHA

[@raybacon9319]

Pop a wheely

[@bcarroll4532]

They have to be the ugliest mirrors ever...I'll stick with Japanese bikes..

[@skydcontrol]

HAHAHA, pretty sure mirrors are easily changeable but ya those Japanese mirrors are pretty sweet.

[@stevenreid7062]

Would you ride it on the interstate ?

[@skydcontrol]

I personally wouldn't, but I don't care to ride on the interstate at all. If I was going to I'd want it geared higher I think maybe a 17 tooth front, and only for short distances. I like to stay around 55 or under with knobbies, just a personal preference mostly.