The RPS Dual Sport Owner's Guide
Everything Hawk 250 — repairs, mods & real riding
Real repairs, maintenance walkthroughs, honest reviews and the gear that actually works — from a rider who's wrenched on the same Hawk 250 since 2015.
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All articlesWent Hunting Pokemon with the Hawk 250
Went got a short morning ride to pickup some milk for coffee and on the way home I ran into this guy below.
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VideosVideo Guide By Cacklez on Replacing Hawk 250 Sprockets
Here is a great 4 part video series he did on his adventure with replacing the hawk 250 sprockets and a quick ride to see the difference the sprockets have made. Please make sure t
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VideosJust Got My New Exhaust for The Hawk 250
I ordered a new exhaust from eBay on the 19th and I just got it delivered this morning by DHL, that was super fast shipping from China. If you are interested in seeing all of the u
Read moreVideosHawk 250 Review from Rob_HK250
The following hawk 250 review was submitted from a hawk 250 user I met on Instagram. Please follow him on Instagram @rob_hk250.
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Buying GuideMSR Black Steel Shift Lever Hawk 250
A few days ago I got the MSR black steel shift lever Hawk 250 in the mail while I was grilling some chicken wing. After the wings I went downstairs to my garage and installed the M
Read moreBuying GuideHawk 250 Fan Shop Clothing Gear
What's up fellow hawk 250 owners and future hawk 250 owners. I wanted to make some clothing with my hawk 250 logo and possibly using images of the hawk 250 but I don't have any hig
Read moreBuying GuideHawk 250 Exhaust and Carb out of Stock on Amazon 1-24-17
Whats up fellow hawk 250 owners. I got a few emails about the hawk 250 aftermarket exhaust and mikuni carburetor being out of stock. I have checked amazon and right now it seems th
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Two cousins, three bikes, zero experience
It started with a late-night text from my cousin about some cheap mini bike. A quick Google search later and it was love at first sight — the Hawk 250 and that price point were the perfect fit. A few hours after that we'd ordered three brand-new Hawk 250 dual sports.
We got our Hawks at the start of 2015 and back then there was almost no info or video out there — buying one was a total gamble. It paid off. I had 0% experience wrenching on motorcycles; today I can tear the bike down and rebuild it quickly. If you're willing to get your hands dirty, this bike is one of the best ways to learn.
Hawk 250 at a glance
Full specsEngine Type
4-Stroke, single cylinder, air cooled
Displacement
229cc (230.0cc)
Max Power
11.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
16.5 N·m @ 5500 rpm
Compression Ratio
9.0 : 1
Bore x Stroke
67.0 x 65.0 mm
Ignition
C.D.I.
Starting
Electric / Kick
Recommended Gear
What I actually run on my Hawk
Shinko 244 Dual Sport Tires
The go-to tire upgrade for the Hawk. Great grip on and off pavement, long wear.
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Bash / Skid Plate
Protect your engine and frame from rocks and hard landings on the trail.
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OEM Replacement Parts
Stock Hawk 250 parts now stocked at TxPowerSports — filters, cables, levers and more.
View pickFull Synthetic Engine Oil + Filter
The cheapest insurance for this engine. Fresh oil every season keeps the Hawk happy.
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Parts & Upgrades
The Hawk 250 parts hub
Owner-written guides on every major system of the Hawk, each linked to the right category on the dedicated Hawk 250 shop. Learn here, buy there.
Behind the Lens
Trail & Ride Photography
Every backroad shot on this site — from the Catskills overlooks to the muddy Sullivan County trails we ride — comes from the same local lens.
For custom ride photography, event coverage, and landscape work around Sullivan County, check out NTekMaker.com — the photographer behind our trail imagery.
Ready to get your own Hawk 250?
Order from TxPowerSports and use code HA250C for $25 off at checkout.
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