What category is the 2018 Kikker 5150 Hardknock?

General information
Category	Classic
Model	Kikker 5150 Hardknock
Year	2018
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Carburettor
Top speed	144.8 km/h (90.0 mph)
Power	24.00 HP (17.5 kW)
Engine details	Optional 49, 125 or 200 ccm engines.
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	250.00 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Seat	Hand-stitched leather seats
Wheels	Wire spoked
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Front Suspension	Optional Springer Front
Frame type	Rigid
Physical measures and capacities
Overall width	710 mm (28.0 inches)
Overall length	2,150 mm (84.6 inches)
Overall height	1,000 mm (39.4 inches)
Seat height	635 mm (25.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.2400 HP/kg
Dry weight	100.0 kg (220.5 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Customizable with engine sizes from 49 to 250 ccm. Handlebar: Ape Hangar or Drag. Shifter Knob: 8-Ball or Dice. No plastic parts. Various engine options.
Factory warranty	12 months
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black, custom color

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

24 hp

Peak Power

Best For

Track5%

City55%

Cornering30%

Daily Riding30%

Touring15%

Passenger10%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is best suited to riders who already understand rigid-frame chopper dynamics and want a stripped-down, low-power cruiser rather than a beginner's first bike in the conventional sense.
Purpose	Built purely as a style-forward, mini-chopper cruiser for laid-back boulevard cruising and show-worthy custom looks rather than performance.
Rider Fit	The low 635mm seat height and light 100kg dry weight make it very approachable for shorter or lighter riders, though the rigid frame with no rear suspension means every bump is felt directly.
Character	A rebellious, hand-built hot-rod chopper aesthetic with a solo leather seat, spoked wheels, and old-school styling that prioritizes attitude over speed.
Not Ideal For	Not for riders wanting highway touring capability, passenger comfort, off-road use, or any real performance, given its small engine, rigid frame, and single-seat design.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 635mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Kikker 5150 Hardknock, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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