Hyosungs - opinions please

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I would like to hear your tales of woe or joy about any Hyosungs you may have owned in the last couple of years.

I find myself in the happy position of having some surplus cash available this year, and as the GV650 Aquila is due to be coming to the UK in April I will be giving it serious consideration.

I know the engine is pretty new to the UK and your experience may only be with their smaller models but I'm really looking to hear about build quality as a brand, mechanics, ease of getting parts, reliability etc.

Am just hoping it won't be too tall...... Confused

https://www.bigmotor.hu/hyosung/GV650/400/GV650-2.jpg
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kawashima · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Wow agressive style, I like this one. I checked GV650 spec...
power:52.4Kw / 9,000rpm
torque: 616Nm / 7,500rpm
weight : 218kg
This has almost same spec with GT650. Very high rev Vtwin.
This bike must be much faster than my W650 Cool

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Warrington Motorcycles are a Hyosung Dealer/Garage as well, and cheap labour! Smile

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I know Toby, I was talking to them this morning!
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daz|n00by · The Internet Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

I sat on one of those at my local bike shop, i dont know why but for some reason it felt right? it just gave me a feeling of this bike feels good to sit on and just feels nice, sort of weird feeling but i like v much.

At least i think it was one of those. Neutral

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

It's a sexy bike!

(For a chopper... LOL) Very Happy

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I'd imagine it has the same engine as the Hyosung GT650 comet...

But the Comet doesn't look anywhere near as camp!! Razz

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Just the name... why? them crazy koreans... right up with the 2litre harley kittenish...

Supposedly they are really well put together, the big japanese manufacturers should be getting a bit nervous..
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wantser · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Karma :

How much do they retail at?

Looks nice!
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daz|n00by · The Internet Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Are they not about £4.2k or thereabouts? Look like a decent machine.

You get good reviews and bad reviews from hyosung owners (primarily the comet I'm talking about here). Finish on the comets tanks were NOT good, if fuel splashed up onto the tank, it would discolour the paintwork a lot quicker than it would a japanese bike. (Infact, on the comet 250 owners group, tanks were sent back to be resprayed under warranty I believe)

They have invested crap loads of money into R&D and I believe you can actually get into contact with people that work for the company quite easily (through owners groups - they really do want to make it big)

If I was thinking of getting such a machine, I wouldn't discount the hyosung at all. Parts are easily obtainable (bavanar.com - the main uk parts distributor?)

from bavanar.com

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

I've ridden a friend's Cruise 2 a couple of times. It's not a bad bike, but the handling is not as good as a cg125; and from a learner's point of view, not very confidence inspiring. Pretty cheap and gets you on the road, but build quality is marginally okay - it felt like it came from the Early Learning Centre.

The bike in question certainly looks a lot better and is probably more substantial than the little 125s. Take a look at bikes such as Yamaha Dragstars for a good comparison.

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I was quoted £4799 as an OTR this morning when I was speaking to our local dealer. But I didn't haggle - then! Laughing

Daz I'm wondering if you sat on a Harley V-Rod? The Aquila seems to take it's style directly from one! And although I like the V-Rod, having sat on one they are indeed huge and would be way, way too big for me (feet didn't touch the ground Sad

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https://www.american-v.co.uk/news/news/news03/v-rod_uk.jpg
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

The aquila looks very nice, one of the best looking factory cruisers out there imo.

The engine is developed by ex-suzuki mechanics, so its nearly mechanically identical to an sv650 motor. From what i've heard from owners, the service from hyosung dealers for getting things done under warranty etc... is extremely good. Hyosung always listen to feed back, too.

One thing though, if you do buy it, you'll be selling it back to the dealer. Used hyosung prices are hideously low. Bad for owners, fan-bloody-tastic for me Cool

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Mate of mine just got back from Australia. Apparently there are LOADS of them over there.
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Andrewc2oo5zx... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Karma :

i had a hyosung gv aquila125 small it may have been but it was a bloody solid bike, dropped it a few times and no damage, theives stole it and tried to burn it out but it wudnt light, only problem i had was a really quick worn back tyre, only lasted 12000 miles lol
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

They look really sexy Shocked

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bish777 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Karma :

my bike frazzled an Azaro AV46 in 4000 miles :-/

I used to have a cruise 2, was a good bike, but the finish was a bit rough.
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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

I like Hyosungs, I've test ridden the GT650 Comet at Warrington Motorcycles and I was tempted to buy one!

And considering the engine is almost identical to the SV650 motor, albeit producing more power its a reliable well built unit.
Also its been in the GT650 for well over 2 years now, and as far as I know no major problems have been reported.

Also EP Barrus have taken over UK distribution of Hyosung Motorcycles and Parts, so they should be even better than Bavanar were, as Barrus have the experience and money behind them.

And will someone please buy me a GT650R, please please please? Very Happy

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

They've got a litre engine planned. I'm considering a GT650 as a post test bike, they're pretty good wheelie machines from what i've heard, they get very very light at the front from acceleration.

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