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| + | The RPS Hawk 250 is an Enduro-type motorcycle manufactured by Chongqing Haosen that features a Honda-clone engine and 68-mph top speed. The RPS Hawk 250 is a 250-cm3 Enduro-class dirt bike first introduced to the public in 2015. It was designed for long-distance travel with minimum maintenance. | ||
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It is said that the Hawk 250 is an upsized or larger clone of the Honda CG 125 which was a bike Honda did not make for the United States market. The CG motor has to do with the pushrod design (as opposed to OHC with a chain) for longevity and utter lack of any maintenance that most of these see around the globe. They were built to be durable with good torque, not necessarily powerful. Honda never made a CG250, only 125 and 150, and those were workhorse engines not designed to make a lot of power. There is only so much you can do with a pushrod engine with a single lobe cam. | It is said that the Hawk 250 is an upsized or larger clone of the Honda CG 125 which was a bike Honda did not make for the United States market. The CG motor has to do with the pushrod design (as opposed to OHC with a chain) for longevity and utter lack of any maintenance that most of these see around the globe. They were built to be durable with good torque, not necessarily powerful. Honda never made a CG250, only 125 and 150, and those were workhorse engines not designed to make a lot of power. There is only so much you can do with a pushrod engine with a single lobe cam. | ||
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| + | Sources suggest two engine prototypes, a Honda CG125 and a 1985 Honda XR185. The main differences between the base and the X-Pro Hawks are its fuel systems, power output, and top-end speed. It has a 5-speed manual transmission with a 428 X-Ring chain final drive. Later models came with a 520 pitch chain drive. | ||
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| + | Front wheel tube: 80/100-21 90/90-21 | ||
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| + | == resources == | ||
| + | * [https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 Hawk 250 Resource and Information guide] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:57, 25 August 2023
The RPS Hawk 250 is an Enduro-type motorcycle manufactured by Chongqing Haosen that features a Honda-clone engine and 68-mph top speed. The RPS Hawk 250 is a 250-cm3 Enduro-class dirt bike first introduced to the public in 2015. It was designed for long-distance travel with minimum maintenance.
There is a carburetor version and a fuel injected version.
by other names:
- Hawk RPS Dirt Bike / RPS Hawk 250
- TAO TAO
- X-Pro Hawk 250 Dirt Bike Motorcycle
- Chongqing Haosen manufacturing company
- Chinese Hawk 250 Dual-Sport Enduro
The bike is fitted with odometer, tachometer and speedometer and has turn signal lights, high beam front headlight and sleek mirrors for rear view. Instrument panel, horn and holder for license plate are other features found in the bike.
Engine/Drive Chain
- Engine: 229cc，4-Stroke
- Cooling System: Air Cooled
- Max Power (hp): 15.6/7000rpm
- Max Torque: 16.5N.M/5500r/min
- Bore * Stroke: 2.64 x 2.56"
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Transmission: 5-speed Manual
- Start System: Electric/Kick
- Ignition: CDI
- Final Drive: Chain Drive
- Battery: 12V/9Ah
Frame /Body/ Suspension / Brakes
- Front Suspension: Double Shocks
- Rear Suspension: Central Unit Shock
- Brake: Hydraulic Disc
- Front Tire: 80/100-21
- Rear Tire: 110/100-18
Capacities / Dimensions
- Weight Capacity (lbs): 331
- Gross Weight (lbs): 310
- Net Weight (lbs) : 265
- Overall Length: 82.3"
- Overall Width: 36.2"
- Overall Hight: 55.1"
- Carton: L*W*H: 69x18x34" Seat Height: 35.4"
- Wheelbase: 53.9"
- Ground Clearance: 8.3"
- Gas Tank Capacity(gal): 3.7
It is said that the Hawk 250 is an upsized or larger clone of the Honda CG 125 which was a bike Honda did not make for the United States market. The CG motor has to do with the pushrod design (as opposed to OHC with a chain) for longevity and utter lack of any maintenance that most of these see around the globe. They were built to be durable with good torque, not necessarily powerful. Honda never made a CG250, only 125 and 150, and those were workhorse engines not designed to make a lot of power. There is only so much you can do with a pushrod engine with a single lobe cam.
Sources suggest two engine prototypes, a Honda CG125 and a 1985 Honda XR185. The main differences between the base and the X-Pro Hawks are its fuel systems, power output, and top-end speed. It has a 5-speed manual transmission with a 428 X-Ring chain final drive. Later models came with a 520 pitch chain drive.
Front wheel tube: 80/100-21 90/90-21
