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My daughter bought one of these in 2018 and still has it. I assembled it for her and I'm a veteran professional bike mechanic from back in the '60s and '70s. Here's some things to note on setting up to ride: 1) The drive chain comes too tight and if you ride it without giving it the proper slack, it could ruin the output shaft bearing and robs power. 2) It comes jetted lean and is also lean on the jet needle position which doesn't come with alternate positions for the needle. A thin flat washer under the needle retainer brings the mid-range position for a much happier running unit. 3) The chrome plated wire fixtures are cable guides that fit the front forks to keep the cables from snagging against the tire, do use them. Also, there is a slight tendency for the speedo cable to be damaged up near the steering head against some body parts. Take care, the replacement parts for these are way overpriced. Her machine came with a locking gas cap, lots different than the one shown here. The engine is a knock-off of an engine designed for use in third world circumstances and is different from other Honda engines in being a push-rod design - it also uses one cam lobe for both intake and exhaust. With stock gearing and some break-in miles, 50mph is about as happy as it gets and it does vibrate noticeably in the higher rpm range but will maintain cruise well enough. Change the oil delivered in the machine after a bit of warm up; adjust the valves after it cools from about a 15 minute operating period. The way it comes in the shipping crate is much like the way a dealer would have gotten them delivered, at least as it was back in the day. Being an experienced mechanic really helps to figure out all the washers and other hardware to make sure it's put together the way they intended.

Budget bikes like that get people into motorcycle riding and teach safety basic motorcycle maintenance and eventually they’ll buy a better bike.

My buddy got one of these a few months back, still rides it to this day. Things been wrecked, dropped, ran into shit, etc and somehow still runs. Needs to have the choke on at all times otherwise it won't run, speedo quit working 32 miles in, and tops out at 62 MPH, but he still rides it every single day to work and around the state. Wouldn't buy one myself, but I gotta give props to them.

These bikes are really popular in the Dominican Republic and I expect a lot of other less-than-wealthy countries too. It's basically the same bike being sold under lots of different brands. It really is not a bad bike, performance wise for what it is and for the price. The problem is overall quality and reliability. A lot of the parts are just cheap. The flip side is that in areas where these bikes are popular, spare parts are REALLY cheap, You can get what you need in any town in the DR. And given the roads here, which are less than ideal but rarely see see speeds over 60 kph (except the major highways), and the fact that many of them are dirt, it's just about the perfect bike for down here.

My brother is a mechanic and he has bought like 7 of these things for his family because they are super cheap to work on and he does this little mods to the carbs that make them run really well. He got a bulk order from china for like $8000 for 7 bikes lol loved teaching his kids how to put them together took him a few weeks but they all run great. He has had them for like 4 years now.

“Offroad use only” Removes sticker Not anymore.

Legend has it that he is still up there. On quiet nights, you can hear him scream...

This was my first ever motorcycle. Absolutely terrifying to ride on street, because you had zero speed or acceleration advantage to get out of squirrely situations. However it made me a better rider by challenging my situational awareness and predictability. Now riding a Harley with unmatched confidence because of my experience on this bike. Great first bike for learners, if you make it through the first season.

Used to own one of these a few years ago in high school. Absolutely loved it. Only went 45mph full throttle out of the box. By changing the carb jets, opening the air box and swapping sprockets I obtained 65mph with the wind to my back. It still wasn’t fast by any means but they were super cheap modifications. I found that the bike itself is based off an old 1978 Honda engine and sprocket set up. I really only had a few complaints on the bike with the first being that the original chain was absolute crap but I got a better one for like $20. The second was the stock speedometer was very generic looking, replaced that with a $95 digital one. And the third complaint was the original rear sprocket studs. After a few weeks of hard riding and wheelies, the studs sheered right off. Remembering the bike it’s based off of, I purchased OEM Honda studs that fit perfect and lasted for the remainder of ownership. Honestly miss the thing lol

I was legit waiting for this to blow up, pleasantly surprised and seriously considering getting one I'm no serious rider so I think this would do me fine,and the 3 years fix anything warranty is such an added bonus and kinda shows how confident they are with the product

Looks somewhat similar to the motorcycle I started on. Mine was a chinese brand 200cc dual sport with 14 horsepower (claimed) called a wildfire. Tires it came with weren't slightly as knobby and whatnot, but think it was overall pretty similar to this. Was a good learner bike, a bit slow and underpowered for higher speed roads though.

I spit my water out when you said Hawk makes....birds... lol!!!

I'd read a prayer before riding that too.

your 'extra' turn signals are for the front. the 3 springs included are for the kick stand, brake pedal, and brake light switch. Teh screw with the bonded washer is a panel screw. the metal toys as you called them are the wire and cable guides for the front fork.

I own one of these and after you replace all the cheep crap on it it’s a great bike my mod list includes........ new rear break pedal and shifter petal( stock ones bend or break) ,new performance carburetor , modifying exhaust by removing spark arrestor and cat, new clutch springs so the clutch does not slip. Also modifying the air box to have a larger inlet. With these mods I made the bike feel better and have 2x more torque and power I can pop wheelies in 1,2,3 gears and the bike is no longer cold natured if you get one just remember the lock tight 😂

Oh my lord, i’m from mexico and we can buy that bike in a dealership named “italika” is the same bike, is the best seller in the mexican bike market!

After 2 years and 11 months with the bike beaten to hell, “i’d like a full refund please”

The "wire toys" hold the clutch and brake cables in place.

Bought the 2022 hawk 250 3 months ago. I love it lol. It was a great starter bike. But now that I've gotten the basics down I want something that can at least be safe to ride on the highway. Selling my hawk in the spring to upgrade to a ktm duke 390 I think. I would recommend this for begginer. I hit 65 with out of the box specs. Bought the new barb and jetting and sprockets but havnt installed yet. Good luck on your future riding if you buy one!

I cant believe a motorcylcle dealer that does not how to assembly a bike. Wait.. actually I do. Put the freaking brake line supports before you have an accident. Those toys you mentioned are for that.

College kid: “Dad, I need some transportation.” Dad: “I’ll send you something on Amazon Prime.” Okay...

The extra bits left over are to make a little storage rack. So when you go out for a ride you have somewhere to store your dignity.

This was my first street legal bike after watching this video 2 years ago still going strong taught me how to ride a motorcycle because a full size Harley or even a small street by like a Honda CBR600 is still very intimidating for a person that's never rode a motorcycle besides dirt bikes when they were kids so this gave me the confidence able to ride on the street without falling or wrecking it because of big street but like even a CBR 600 is the smallest street bike but it's still intimidating for somebody that's never rode one before

Lol every Chinese bike comes with a “birth mark”.

Lots of Chinese bikes come with a **delivery** oil . Not suitable for everyday use

6:14 Hasn’t even finished building and the stickers are peeling off cause he put it on the fricken seat.

God I love this channel! I have no idea why I havnt been watching you for years! Every vid you've made in the last year has been right up my alley. Thank you!

Consider his weight when he climbs the hills and romps the throttle. A teenager about 70 pounds lighter should be fine on it. Rejetting may yield more power and maybe sprocket changes will help.

The metal toy things are to keep the speedo and brake cables from flopping around into your tire,. A little bigger jet will wake it up, and a slightly taller gearing can help. And change the spark plug to a NGK. That can help it run a bit better also. Break in the engine and change the oil a lot at first. I've got a 200cc China Bike from 2007. It still runs... Sometimes the electrical stuff can be cheap.. thin wires. Some seem OK. Just locktite lots of the bolts also to keep them from vibrating loose. These are good little knock around bikes, for beginners. And cheap enough you don't cry if you break something. Parts are actually readily available also.. Enjoyed the video..

I'm completely hooked on these Amazon motorcycle unbox ,assembly, ride vids. Just so much fun watching i might have to order one. thanks for the great vid.

Business owner that cannot imagine Amazon being his competition... Enjoy Chapter 11.

Spring goes on the kickstand and those “roller ball thingies” are for keeping the cables in place on the fork somewhere. Honestly, it’s not very reassuring, that you nonchalantly refer to a “ton of extra parts” that most likely belong on the bike before riding, and you sell used, refurbished bikes to people. Sorry, but you own a bike shop, you should know this stuff.

I'm thinking those 'toys' are front cable retainers - you don't want those nobbies grabbing your sloppy cables while your going down the road or trail...

Sticker: OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE Him: *takes off the sticker* now it’s a on road motorcycle

13:01 what if someone full sent off that 😧

“Haha were gonna take this sticker off now it’s a on road bike” I would take that made in China sticker off too.

All the Chinese bikes have to be re-jetted to run right, for the money they aren't bad, lots of dudes on you tube have thousands of miles on em and they're still running well.

You would have gotten that last Hill if you had downshifted without losing speed. Dirt is quite different from the street.

Going uphill and never down shifts . Well he said he really didn't ride dirt . I believe him.

Great vid idea man!the magnet toy is a bracket that goes on the front fork for cable management. For brake line or speedo cable(if the speedo is a hub driven)

Chinese bike: Dip the whole thing in blue Loctite.

Is he the voice of Mirage 😂 Please say “Whose got 2 thumbs and a Hawk bike ? This guy” Nice vid 👍🏼

Could you imagine rolling up to the spot on one of these? They would be laughing at you before you even get out of the truck.

$1400 is worth just having a street legal title and vin. Find a YZ250, transplant the motor and rip it!

the extra springs may be for the side stand and/or center stand, if it has one.

honestly almost died when he said ''you know hawk the ones who make the...….. bird!

The real question is how come they can make a motorcycle for 1400$ but an e-bike costs more than $5000?

it sounds like the carburetor is not tuned properly....

That shipping frame would make an ok shelving unit.

The curved wires go on the front forks to keep the cables out of the front wheel.

The spring is either a spring for the exhaust or kickstand

That’s not a drill. That’s an impact driver lol

"You know Hawk, they make those birds..." Dude I nearly passed out laughing

"top of the world mom" sees a bigger hill

i am calling it now before even watching it. It is going to be a base model Hawk 250. They are actually fun bikes. I didn't know they were for sale on amazon. I know the Orion models have been for several years.The motor is based on the Honda CG125 motor that has been upsized to 230cc. so not a true 250cc. There are many models and they are great bikes for around town or to work on. Don't forget to check the valves and change the motor and fork oil. once they are properly broken in they are slightly faster. Which is a characteristic of the Honda CG motor. You might also want to look into changing the rear sprocket. Edit: just finished the video,several things. I hope you changed the oil, as what came in it is just shipping oil. Your valve lashings are out of spec. .05 on the intake and .08 on the exhaust. They take alot of Honda 230 parts, like the exhaust. That is the base level hawk 250. There are models with USD forks and even EFI. There should have been a manual. Dont know why there wasn't. A tip for installing the front wheel. You should have left it on the crate. Then unbolted the front and lifted it up. Those "toys" where to hold the cables ion the front fork.

You would think "Jay Leno" would know the "toys" go on the forks to hold your brake and throttle lines....

The “toys” are for your brake lines etc

Guys I bought exactly this same motorcycle in my country (El Salvador) but under the brand name "Serpento", but trust me, its the same one to a "T". I bought it in 2013..... 7 years later it's still running with over 30,000 miles on it, I have only changed oil & filter on it. Yes these things are reliable, but watch out, the speedometer top speed says "140 km" but in reality you are lucky if you hit 100 km top speed in real life. It has guts though, I have taken an adult woman as a passenger to far places no problem, it's a 200cc.

"You know Hawk, they make the umm...birds" 😂😂😂

Just a tip being a chinese bike. You might want to reinstall all bolts with loctite. They are notorious for using cheap bolts and no loctite.

Before anyone says much about "Hawk", this is where Yamaha and Honda started out. People used to laugh at them "oh, it's okay.... But no substitute for a proper bike like a BSA or Bennelli." And now...

Awesome great video. Ive never rode street bikes, but maybe one day. I prefer to my two wheels on dirt.

I've done Chinese bikes like these before.... You NEED to take off every exposed nut and screw and loctite the crap out of it. Them bolts are gonna shake out

1:46 thats not a "power drill", that's an impact.

Who remembers the Baja bikes they sold at PepBoys? I had the 200 dual sport. First day both of the nozzles ripped off the inner tubes and the casing for the battery cracked and threw my battery. Took it muddin one day and blew the motor. Loved it

"It's a Hawk engine. You guys know Hawk, they make the um.... those birds!" hahahahaha. I had to stop the video long enough to stop laughing and hit the like button.

A brand new Harley doesn’t even come with a tool kit.

"little toys with magnet ball" are for keeping "safe" clearance between front brake hose and odometer line from front tire. Just bolt it to the front suspension tubes.

The two wire clips things are to hold the brake lines from rubbing the front tire.

Your a great guy. With a dealership you could have just trash talked the bike but you gave a real review.

The spring looks like the kick stand recoil spring.

This Bike engine actually was designed by Honda in 90s. They are real work horse engine, that same tech engine used in various vehicles from Tuk Tuks , Tricycle and Tri loader which can carry about 600 kg of stuff. As they are carborator base, it needed to be tuned properly.

So... Ive been riding for 50 years, have owned 30 or so,and many of those were dual purpose and motocrossers,as I raced throughout the 80s.When I was 15 I bought a Honda MT 125...ya the 2 stroke mocked up to look like the CR.It was great for riding to school and trail riding,but the suspension was TERRIBLE! It had the old oiler pump and tank and of course it burned WAY too much oil (to protect Honda from doing lots of seizure fixes while bike was still new). Looking at this bike,and seeing it perform, convinced me that I would have been much happier with it than I was with the Honda. Of course the old MT was before disc brakes and longer travel suspension,so to compare the 2 would be unfair. Interested to see how it holds up...and If you can actually get a warranty fix taken care of.

This bike is the exact copy of the Honda Bross 150 that we have here in Brazil. The original Honda model is very good, is one of the most famous and most reliable bikes here in Brazil

Carbs are almost never adjusted on those bikes go through it and it'll fix your idle and give better throttle response.

Make sure you lock tight everything and tighten all the spokes.

I bought one of these chinese honda knockoffs and gotta say I think i got more than my money's worth. No one will mistake it for a real motorcycle, but it makes me smile and cost less than $1000 almost new. Not much power, top speed about 50 and its real rough at that speed. But it is licensed for the street, it gets me to the dirt, and it is more fun in the dirt than it deserves to be. It will get up hills just fine, and I don't worry about dumping it. It is small so fairly light, easy to handle. Only thing I upgraded was a mikuni carb for $30. Worth the small amount of cash for the improvement in driveability. Had to rebuild the rear caliper as it rusted stuck over the winter. Broke a clutch lever, had to bubble gum fix it because I'm not going to pay $30!!! for a factory replacement. Would cost at least $1000 premium just for the dual sport street legality here in Oregon. The DMV here will not let you street your dirt bike.

1749 shipped now. Considering that almost everything has doubled in price in the last two years, this is a better deal than 2 years ago IMO. Fuel injected version is 2500 shipped.

had one for 3 yaars, holds up great off road, the "toy things" are to hold your brake line and speedo cable

'Handy tool number 1, power drill', shows his impact driver.

I'm missing washers... *1 minute later* There's a lot of spare washers...

That suzuki b-king in the background is sick. One of the coolest bikes of all time

This would be the equivalent to buying a huffy from walmart lol

The two extra turn signal lights are for the front..

The first unboxing video of a motorcycle I have seen.

I have a a hawk 250 2015 model year I bought this thing for a hundred bucks some kids got a hold of it the engine with seized they put the wrong CDI box in it fried the stator and they changed the carburetor to a nibby high performance carburetor well I'll tell you I tore the cylinder apart it was pitted I honed it had to use a sledgehammer literally beat the Piston out of the engine block but I got it or I should say cylinder and was able to carefully get the rings off without destroying the Rings glass beaded the Rings put her all back together and this bike runs great I've run Hondas I've run all sorts of bikes over the years I'm 53 years old and I've had bikes ever since I was about eight and this bike really actually performs and this entire summer I have been driving this bike on Road to and from work everyday and even though that it burns a little bit of oil not much and had all that damage from young kids who neglected it with only 800 miles on the bike the bike has got me to work dutifully everyday and gets 52 miles to the gallon on gasoline this bike has saved me a ton of money this last summer I've got 1700 miles on it now and it's still going strong this bike has been a blessing and I would highly recommend to anyone who's interested in buying a hawk to do so but I will give fair warning there are some things on these bikes that are cheesy like the turn signal switch the kill switch is the cheapest materials known on the planet but with a little craftiness you can actually convert Honda parts to make it work on this bike and end up with a real decent bike for a real decent price and this bike not only goes on road but it goes off road as well and like I said I've rode dirt bikes for years and this bike is a pretty tough little bike I would upgrade the chain though the chains aren't really that great on them so I would upgrade the chain to a Japanese built chain but otherwise it's a pretty good bike for the money

Why does it bother me when people call an electric impact a power drill...

7 minutes in I can’t believe you own a bike shop

Can there ever be a BIKES WITH BEARDS channel? Think about that. Earth shattering.

I have a 2021 TBR7 and I love it!! First street legal bike and I’m loving the experience and the knowledge Iv gained! Worth it 100%

Why am I watching this I don’t even own a motorcycle

Looks like some re gearing and tuning would really help this bike out.Not bad for 1400 bucks.

I have owned and ridden a variety of motorbikes for street, dual and dirt and I would never touch something like this. I have turned wrenches and done the whole disassemble, resemble bit on bikes, cars, trucks, mowers, etc. and if you got parts laying about that you have no clue as to what they go to, don't assume they don't matter and go forward. Especially on a street bike. Dirt bikes generally if ridden with some caution can get away with failures safely. But street riding is a whole different environment you don't want failures on. Budget/cheap bike buys, even with warranties are not worth it if you are not a competent mechanic.

I love how you do the verse of the week great video!

Sean never fails to give you a smile! Especially when he fell over at the end of the video.... 🤣

"You guys know Hawk they make the umm.. those birds" *Shows picture of a actual hawk* 😂😂😂😂

Toss a few of these in their boxes, in the dooms day bunker, add some propane conversion kits with a bunch of propane cylinders and you will be set.

It sounded like it could use a few more RPMs to get up those hills ! Nice bike overall , great starter bike !

Probably wouldn't be a half bad machine to putts around town on.