My Hyosung GT125R

Hyosung GT125R · L Plate Warrior Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Karma :

Hi im just doing a little review on the Hyosung GT125R, i have seen alot of people looking to buy a hyosung due to it size, the Hyosung GT class has 3 models GT125R, GT250 and GT650R you would think the 650 is much bigger then the 125 in fact its the same size the only difference is the frame is stronger and slightly different to the GT125R the bike dimemtions are the same. also Hyosung the company are a sister company of suzuki they supply alot of there parts.

Anyway thats a little bit of the good points for people that dont know about HYosung and there GT range.

I have been riding for about 15 months so kinda new to bikes i have always had cheap bikes round the £600 mark so they have never been to good it got to a point where i needed something more reliable as i use it for work i went down to a motorbikw show room near where i live they just had the Hyosung bikes brought in i was shocked by the pure size of the 125, there about £3000 new but i went and had a look on Ebay and found one for £1800 i fel in love with it and paid for it its a Hyosung GT126R 06 all in red (See Pics) and at the time only had 1600 miles on the clock (Not bad for 06 model) i was very happy with the bike i just hoped i would not have any problems with it the second i got on the bike it just felt real nice and when riding it i new right there this bike will last a long time. 2 days after buying the bike i went to see my sister who live 190 miles away from me thats a long trip on a bike but i went the ride down was awsome the bike will go 70mph under the redline easy (About 85 down a hill) it got me there and back no problems at all.

So here we are today i still have the bike 5000 miles on the clock now and had no problems at all i would so to anyone that is looking to have a GT its worth it in my eyes anyway.

I think hyosung as a company will be very big soon to come as i see more and more people riding them and i have never heard a bad coments about them.

Marcg868 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

I absolutely love mine, it handles alot better if you change the tyres on it also, as the original items are shockingly bob in the wet, changed mine to Dunlop Sportsmax jobbies. Only real problems ive had is starting problems when it got wet after a torrential downpour. But other than that its been ace.

Heres Me & Mine https://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/bwfc4eva86/DSCF1162-1.jpg
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daemonoid · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Karma :

I've got the gt125 (naked, no r) and have had no problems in the last thousand or so miles. I've really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone. It's the sheer size that's my favourite aspect, i really didn't want to feel like complete tw@t as a 6 footer on a tiny little bike ( kept hitting my knees on the cg's bars on my cbt).

Even with ~13 stone and no faring it'll reach 70 on the flat. Only problem I've had are a lack of power if it's not warmed up properly.
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uniuk2000 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Karma :

I got one of those also, the 250 version, not a bad ride for the bucks.
https://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll320/uniuk2000/P1010029.jpg

wreckage · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 31 May 2009 Karma :

The other possibly handy thing about the Hyosung is the frame, the reason it's so big compared to other 125's is the frame is exactly the same as the GS500 and the GT125R has the same forks as the 250 along with the mounting point for the oposing side calliper and it apears the front wheel has a round cap over the mounting points on the wheel for the Brake disk, so easy twin front disk conversion it would seem..

This is a bike I'm seriously looking at (after some serious saving) as the ideal learner bike..
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

https://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/CRMCC/dragonfly/th_IMG_3815.jpg
Mine,. I find no fault with it . Thumbs Up

Great bike.
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Xenocide · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Karma :

I work next to a hyo dealer - i love the look of these things Smile

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warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

Wow all the Hyo riders are coming out of the wood work now. And DF just wow totaly shocked at your choice of bike.

But please tell me i'm not the only one with the 650?

But really nice to see more people buying these amazing bikes, also abit of backround info on the 650.
The original frame for the 650 was the one that is on the 250, but the 650lump produced so much torque it twisted it when coming off the line. Very Happy

Ooo, so many questions to ask like,
How you finding the handling?
What about the torque?
Do you get the shoulder rip on it at 7k as I do with mine?
Does yours do the ace pop pop pop, when the trottle is closed?

Woooo photo whoring

In one piece -https://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv190/Rocketgt650r/DSC00400.jpg

Just don't try and make it fly sideways over a ditch at 90mph and through a hedge, it doesn't end well for you or the bike lol. Torn tendons, broken ribs and diloctaed ankle FTW Very Happy

https://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv190/Rocketgt650r/DSC00919.jpg

Also get your self on:-

www.korider.net
ukhyo.proboards.com

Cheers

Warped

Sorry got a bit over excited there.
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

I have wanted a GTR since I seen them brand new in a show room. Why are you shocked? I have had many styles of bike I just prefer the race type. I have bought to many stupid cruisers and they are so not me. I love the hyosung. Noticed it didnt hurt my hands like the RS did. The GTR takes me places not me taking it.
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warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

I don't know really just thought ya would be a Honda or yam sort of person for some reason. But hey what do I know.

So come on what year and how much?

Cheers

Warped
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

07 and cost 2k in the dealers . One previous owner who put a nice blue flame exhaust on it. Sounds really good. Was out on it tonight and no matter how much I feel like not going out sometimes soon as I get on it I do want to be out. I have had yams and honda before, where falling to bits and crappy looking. This is easy on the eye.Also petrol lasts for ages in mine !
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

https://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/CRMCC/dragonfly/th_IMG_3603.jpg
https://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/CRMCC/dragonfly/th_IMG_3602.jpg
https://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o177/CRMCC/dragonfly/th_IMG_3601.jpg

all the pics are small on photobucket now you have to click on them.
I got a nice top yoke protector last week on ebay, carbon, goes well with the bike. Says hyosung GTR on it.
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warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

That is pretty sexy lol.

what you get to a tank?

I pushed it to 220miles out of one, but didn't dare go any further.

Cheers

Warped
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

I have no idea I have never ran out of petrol and put something like £5 and does ages. Well for all I get out on it anyway Crying or Very sad

Cost £70 to insure.
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warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

I think that is one of the best things about them, mine was £174 it's just silly, for such a good little bike, that you can almost gaurentee whereever you go you will not see another.

I'm just fabbing up a few parts for mine atm, as I can never find anything for them in the uk.

Anyone know any sites that I can get bits please add it up or PM with it.

Cheers

Warped
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

It took me 3 years to get one and that was the first time apart from the show room brand new one I saw for sale. I know no one else personally apart that has one of these and it gets looks. Fits in with the crowds and dosnt look to 125ish. I havnt looked for parts, I hope not to but dealers here did sell them so I assume they will get parts.

You paid £174?
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warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

For the ins, and that is with:-
Age -19
License for - 2 weeks
My Postcode is relitively high because of my house been robbed 6times in 4years.
3 years no claims
3points
Restricted license

The bike was around £4k, with 1500miles and straight out of the showroom.

It now is on around 11,000miles (thats 9,500 miles in 11months and 1 oil change)
Ermm slightly battered from the winter
And needing a slight service, but no major problems.
And still starts 1st time on the button.

They really are cracking little bikes, and realy does make me laugh when people say how bad they apparently are, then their face when I tell them the abuse mine has had. And then start up and ride off. Mr. Green

Cheers

Warped
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warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

O yer if ou need any parts, and are rather stuck to find them I have a rather good friend who gets me them for manufacturing price. So i could ship them to you or whatever.

Also as said before Check out www.korider.net loads of stuff in there that is wierd and wonderful, but mainly check out the 650 section, less top speeds and such.

Cheers

Warped
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hmmmnz · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

bar the subframe i think you'll find it is,
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

Apparently my bike is heavier than the CBR which is sitting beside it in one of my pics above. Shocked

I didnt test it as I didnt fancy dropping my mates CBR.
Good insurance warped! My other half paid about that on an RS and he is 28 Confused

I always pay between £50-£70 for any bike.
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warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

Well just a few facts to clear up some misconceptions,

Suzuki and Hyosung are not sister companies,
The designer did move from suzuki to Hyosung and built their engine because he was given the freedom of design, what a choice that was Thumbs Up

Hyosungs do not melt/fall apart in the rain,
They do not go bang after 10miles,
They are not shit
They ARE good around bikes,
The reason why people say all these stupid and quite frankly idiotic things is because they have not ridden one and just thing because they are new they are crap, wrong,

A bit of an insight, unlike suzuki, kwak, yam ,ect. They have desinged their bikes to basically work, they aren't meant to be super fast super whatever. The best way to describe them is industrial, simple basic movement. And for them me and all other Hyo riders it works, they are chea to run, and rarely ever breakdown (unlike the popular misconception of retards) which makes them excelent bikes, and to all those retards out there I say, go out ride/buy one then come back in 6months and tell me the same.

Cheers

Warped
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Shortbusdrive... · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Karma :

I peeps I just found this site after seeing a HYOSUNG GT GT125R
in the show room next to my depot and fell in lust with it
all I need is 2K so donations please Wink

any way please tell me any one how really do these bikes go,
balance handling stopping and top end.
I am around 11 stone at moment ( 70 ish KG 152LBS ish ish )
good thing is my lethers noland Exlite lid boots and gloves are all redunant with out a bike so I need to employ them
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