by other names:
- Hawk RPS Dirt Bike 250cc
- TAO TAO
- X-Pro Hawk 250 Dirt Bike Motorcycle
Parts Discussions
Air filter replacement for my hawk 250. Factory replacement ? Where can I get one?
- Answer:
k&n 33-2238 air filter. can be purchased right on amazon.
Who makes the engine?
- Answer:
This 230 cc is clone of the honda . It is the last of Honda’s short pushrod engines ,its made in china ,very successful engine . Most honda parts will fit. .i love mine ! With few mods will produce 20 hp
Dose it have a spark arester
- Answer:
It has 2 catalyst built into the exuast pipe and a spark arrestor but NO sparks will get by the honeycomb car's. You can put your hand behind the muffler and it it barely warm. Hope this helps....
Why are they selling this as a 250 when it is only a 225? This only has 14 HP where a 250 has at least 15hp?
- Answer:
As per the manufacturer for the HAWK Enduro, this is a 229cc and it is rounded up as 250cc bike..
If this is a 250 cc why 50 mph
- Answer:
The gearing ratio is very low. Good for torque. If you want higher top speed, buy a smaller rear sprocket. I would recommend a drop to a 40-45, the drop of torque isn’t uncomfortable but it adds a good amount of top end, cruising becomes 60-70 mph.
does it come with battery charger ?
- Answer:
No it does not you have to fill the battery with the provided acid then go and buy a battery charger I bought and installed a battery tender I highly recommend
Where would you get replacement parts for maintenance or if it breaks? What brand?
- Answer:
This is a RickyPowersports brand bike. OEM parts will probably be hard to find. But most parts are "clone" parts from what seems like a CB250.
Rim size?
- Answer:
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What brand is this engine? Where does one get parts for this setup say five years down the road?
- Answer:
This bike is made in China and the manufacturer is Ricky Powersports. Most of the Engine components and transmission parts as well as the carburetor, solenoid, regulator, starter etc are generic and universal and can be found listed on Amazon and everywhere online.
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uggested upgrades
- Cylinder head porting
- Replacing spark plug with an NGK Iridium plug
- Oil cooler with custom CRF oil filter inline
- 30-mm FAT bars
- CNC Aluminum Alloy Back Rack
- Cycra 1CYC-7408-12X Ultra ProBend CRM Handguards (view on Amazon)
- Shift lever replacement – the stock shift lever looks funny and flimsy for some riders.
- Custom S.S. muffler core – upgrading the exhaust requires adding washers to ensure some lateral clearance.
- Seat height adjustment – some riders find the seat height a bit low (although still comfortable enough to allow maximum movement and ride.
- Frame restoration – powder-coating the frame and engine housing (mostly for pre-owned Hawks or in the event of scratches acquired during the bike’s transit). I personally recommend UV-resistant paint as Chinese bike paint is known to fade rather quickly.
- Carburetor upgrade to a Nibbi PE30 with 115/35 (main/slow) jetting or Keihin PE30/30-mm VM26 Mikuni (view on Amazon) with 125-130/38 (main/slow) jetting
stock battery
The Hawk 250 comes with a generic, unnamed 12v battery of questionable origin (Size 5.5″w x 2.5″d x 4″h.