My Hyosung Comet GT125

Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Maybe its an overseas version?

Spiral · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Karma :

Out of curiosity, how much are they cause they have to be one of the best looking 125's i,ve seen (on a par with the mito imo).
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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I paid £2,590 for mine the dealer had just got them in so he wasn't budging one little bit Sad

and it was worth every penny Very Happy

Ade067 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Have a look at the main importers site and see if theres a dealer near you,believe me the bike looks much better if you see it for real Smile

https://www.bavanar.com/

Spiral · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Karma :

thx, for the site and i got a dealer an hour away which is not to bad so i'll drop in and have a noisy!!
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Ade067 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Oh well an hour is not too bad,have a look when you can and let us know what you think Thumbs Up

Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

hehehe I bought my bike in bournemouth and rode it back to london from southampton (I was living down that way at the time) the was an intresting 3 hour ride lol

Ade067 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Mine came from Dorchester...just down the road from Bournemouth Thumbs Up

The dealer in Dorchester is now closed though so I have to take mine to Taunton for any service or warranty work if needed,its not much further but I used to go for a ride around Weymouth or along the coast after getting something done to my bike,riding around the Taunton area just doesn't have the same appeal Laughing

Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I was living in the new forest at the time and i just loved taking the bike out into the big long country lands with all the twists. But now I'm in London I have to filter through traffic all the time now and its just not as fun Sad

braded · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Karma :

Hi there,

I brought a second-hand Comet 125 last weekend! Going up from a Vespa to a learner 125 and wanted something that would help pass my test.

Being 6ft, there's little in the 125 range that would be comfortable to ride and not look like a toy.

Since I've only ridden a "twist & go", I plan to re-take my CBT on this bike and then practise for my A license next summer. Can't wait for the weekend so that I can finally get on this bike!

I've travelled on the pillion a couple of times and noticed that it's turning head already!

Darren, London

Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Nice one darren Very Happy

that makes 4 comet riders on here now Very Happy

The comet is good for us taller people I'm 6ft as well and the bike doesn't make me feel crampt. Also you will have lots of people asking you if it really is a 125 hehehe i love the attention Wink

where abouts in london are you?

braded · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Karma :

Thanks.

I'll let you know how I get on with it this weekend. Very Happy

DM · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Oct 2004 Karma :

Comet's are very nice looking bikes, but I have to disagree that they look nicer than Roadwins Smile

. My friend purchased a Roadwin about 1 1/2 months ago and picked up the Moriwaki aftermarket exhaust while he was at it. It's one of the nicest sounding 125 4t exhausts I've ever heard, none of that Supertrap farting (though it's obviously nothing like a larger bike)!

Anyhow, we parked outside of a local one night right next to a red Comet and I took my time comparing the bikes while he bought some cigs. After 5-10 mins I just had to go with the Roadwin. The finish isn't as nice, but the overall package just looks meaner to me Cool

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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

the roadwin is a nice bike but for me the price and the fact that the engine was a single as opposed to the V-twin put me off. The frame does look a little nicer on the roadwin though, as for finish I've never seen one close up so I can't really compair. besides this is just my sort of go between bike before i get my SV650 muhahahaha!!

Ade067 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

I cant comment as my opinion is obviously biased considering I own a Comet,but I have to say that the exhaust on that thing looks the muts nuts Thumbs Up

TaKKsi · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Karma :

Hi all, I'm thinking of getting a Comet 250....

anybody, any idea about this machine? is the difference in CC and price worth it? Over here in Malta it costs MTL 300 more (approx £490).

Basically my choice is between the single cylinder 125cc Roadwin (MTL 1250) and the V-Twin Comet 250cc (MTL 1850). Besides that, whilst the Roadwin comes with 1-yr guarantee, the Comet has 2-yr.

Is there anybody who owns the 250cc Comet please who can give me some advice?

Thanks guys.
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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I'd say go for the comet because the engine will be better and I think the top speed of the comet 250 is 85mph (120 odd kph i think). But if you got the roadwin the engine will be a little more sluggish and less power because its only a single. I'd say go for the comet 250 it'll put a bigger smile on your face Very Happy

TaKKsi · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Karma :

Hi I was reading you posts in another thread...

how come you're recommending the comet and yours is falling apart? is it that bad? cos truthfully i'm 50-50 about the whole situation - rather, should i trust hyosung or not?!
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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Comets are built quite well, its just I was being a little silly when I broke the rear shock Embarassed

but its nothing serious, as for the engine I was a little hard on it as I had to ride it 100+ miles in one day which isn't very good for any 125cc. The things that go wrong on my bike is due to me being silly hehehe. Ade067 has had nothing wrong with his so far so they must be fine.

TaKKsi · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Karma :

i've only seen one - the one in the showroom basically, and I don't think there are any more Hyosung importers here in Malta.

What I have noticed for sure is that its welding seems quite crude.

Another thing is that the guy didn't even want to start the engine for me (let alone a test drive!!) So it's sort of sounding all a bit fishy for me...
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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I've never seen a roadwin up close so I would be able to compair. but trust me a 250 is going to be more fun then a 125 single

phil goncalves · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Karma :

Hi i'm new to this site I bought a comet 125 in mid september and an still running it in I've got the blue one I spoke to the main dealer while I wsa picking it up and he told me where the restrictor is only after I told him I was 35 and had been riding for 19 yrs

look at the end of the rear can you will see 3 small welds grind these out with a dremel or small grinding stone pull the tube out and hey presto an engine that breathes a lot better and sounds the business Cool

TaKKsi · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Karma :

i read somewhere that if you change the silencer muffler to a sporty version (basically one which is wider in diameter) the machine increases its power
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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Hummm would be nice to try but I just want to keep mine standard seeing as it'll be sold by/in the spring.

braded · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Karma :

Well, I re-did my CBT last Sunday on my new (used) Comet 125 and I'm glad I did. Moving up from a simple twist-and-go was a lot harder than I imagined!

Anyway, so far, so good. The bike handles corners well and even though it takes around 5-8 minutes to warm up properly, the bike s**ts over my old Vespa ET4.

I've been reading this thread about the build quality of the bike. Mine is 18 months old and the previous owner has looked after it (only 4000km on the clock) and not visible scratches.

I'm really pleased that I went for this bike and not one of the Fisher-Price Hondas or Yamahas. I looked good and hard at these bikes and found them too small for me. Visually, the bike is the same size as the Comet 250 and I'm told it's based on a suzuki GS500 (?) frame.

The other thing I noticed, is that it attracts other bikers like flies to s***! I've had it 4 days and several people have asked about it when I've parked up in the bike bay outside work. Learners spot the "L" plates and full bikers are fascinated by what they call "a real bike" - not my words!

If you're thinking of getting one, don't hesitate!

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