Hyosung

dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

Hi guys.

I'm just wondering what your opinions are on Hyosung bikes.

I've been looking at the kawasaki 250r, but it seems a tad small.

The Hyosung GT125r, GT250r and GT650r all look like fantastic bikes, but since i'm pretty new to biking i have no idea about korean bikes.

Also, is there an way to restrict the 650 to 33bhp instead of having to keep the 250 for 2 years?

Cheers.

Dunc.

adama · Traffic Copper Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Karma :

I hear that 2005+ hyosungs are decent, pre 2005 however...fall apart in the wind?. You can restrict any bike..but some bikes take it better than others.

I personaly wouldnt bother with a 250, its life span would be..well non existant. Get yourself a 600 mate and get it restricted Thumbs Up

. Thats what i did anyway.
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mapex · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Nov 2008 Karma :

I to was impressed with these bikes when
i was taking my test then read up on them.

Seemingly you got to tighten every screw
after a run......Bandit 600 Thumbs Up

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rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

@ adama pics or it didn't happen Wink

Dunc - there was a review in bike magazine between the Hyo 250 and the Ninja. On paper the Hyosung was miles better but after the test they said the Ninja was much lighter and was built better overall.

I would say get a 600 as well. If you're not too sure then maybe a lower powered 600 like a Monster?

Basically there is a whole world of bikes to restrict, the way I see it is that you MIGHT get bored of a 250 quickly and want to change. There loads of ways to go about it: Buy a cheap 250 then upgrade OR save your money and get something bigger. Hope it helps
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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

The GT 650 is pretty much a SV 650, as the engine is designed by the same guy. He left Suzuki for Hyosung to get more design freedom. So restricting should not be a issue.

Try giving Startrights a call or email, they build these up and should give you the info you need.
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Joeb46 · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Karma :

i have a hyosung gt125r and (not just because im selling it) but its an awesome little bike.
only ever had the side stand switch fail and that was fixed the next day under warrenty at startrights in leeds.
alot of people slate hyosungs but they are good bikes
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dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

I have a restricted GT650r and it is a really nice bike, also has more powah than the SV, when derestricted. Go with the GT650r and I promise you, you won't be disapointed.

Cheers

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Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

I like the Hyosungs, they are just out of my budget.

If you want a restrictor kit for the 650 I'd recomend talking to a Hyosung dealer as the people most likely to have a line on them.

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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

I just bought one
https://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/CRMCC/dragonfly/IMG_3602.jpg
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Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

That looks pretty good df, whats the light arrangement like on the front?

(it's the only thing that puts me off them)
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

Its got the light on top of the other thing going on there. I wasn't to keen on that type of light but I can live with it.
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Joeb46 · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Karma :

mines still forsale btw!
£1,300
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A gt650r went past me the other day on the Uxbridge road. Not bad looking bikes. Sounded alright too.

I'd still be sceptical about the build quality. I'll stop, only after I've seen one with a few years/miles on the clock, and had a chat with the owner.

Until then I'd rather opt for something like an old hornet, bandit, fazer or maybe a CBR if the budget would allow.
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