Hyosung Gt125 vs Gt125r

LothianRider · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Mar 2014 Karma :

Hi all, I'm fairly new to riding I passed my CBT last August and love every minute of riding. I had a 05 plate CBR125 for passing my test, but sold it before winter. Now I have the chance at a real cheap hyosung Gt125 (naked bike), I know 'things are cheap for a reason' I have read loads of reviews good bad etc but everyone has their own experience. Anyway I know the only difference between the 125 and the 125R is no fairings, different clocks, bars, forks and so fourth. My question is I like the sports fairing look of the 125R, I want to know if it's possible to attach the front end fairings and light from the 125R onto naked 125 ? I have tried to search and not found a definitive answer so curious if anyone has extensive experience or knowledge of the hyosung Gt125

Thanks

flumpy7 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2008 Karma :

Hi

Nothing wrong with the hyosung engine and the rest of it is pretty well made too to be honest. The only problem you'll have is parts will start to get scarce/expensive as i understand no-one imports hyosung into the uk anymore. Aside from that i'd have one. For a 125 they look like 600's. That can be a downside though as they are pretty heavy for the small hp.
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flumpy7 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2008 Karma :

Sorry just realised i didnt answer your question at all.

Unfortunately i dont know the answer.

Sorry to have been ghey.
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LothianRider · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Mar 2014 Karma :

Hi thanks for reply I totally agree. I read reviews on various websites that do road tests etc. the overall ratings in handling, reliability, quality and so on was really good for a 'budget' bike. Yes they are big and heavy bikes for a 125 but the way I look at it, it's a good starting point for people like myself who want to go on to direct access, to get used to the size and weight.

P.s no problem, I do prefer the sports bike look as apposed to the streetfighter or naked bike look. I know people may say just save and buy the GT125R but a close friend is selling the GT125 to me at a good price.

SQL · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Karma :

Buy the gt and ride it for what it is, the GTR look nice thats about it

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

It is possible.

It will cost more than the bike is worth though.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Have a good hard look at the swing arm, especially the centre of it. You'll want the exhaust to be in good condition. Actually, you'll want everything to be in good condition.

I wouldn't fancy your chances of fitting the fairing even if you can find any. The top yoke will be different and there will be mounts for the plastics that you'll be missing.
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moonzoomer · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jul 2012 Karma :

Check Startright Motorcycles for spares availability for Hyosungs
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LothianRider · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Mar 2014 Karma :

Thanks for the replies, I done a little digging around to see if frames were different but they are exactly the same. The mounts for the plasters at the sides are like clamps that go round the frame I'm sure so that won't be so bad. Yes I'm sure the top yoke would of been different as they use different style bars but I'm not sure if a GT125R yoke would fit straight on as it's got USD forks ?

I have sourced a full front end for the bike so would be just a case of fitting the panels etc.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

It's your money to spend, but I would reeeeeally recommend that you consider carefully whether it's worth spending money to create a Frankenbike.

Bear in mind that insurers will brutalise you if you declare that it's modified, and that even the dimmest loss adjuster might be able to figure out that a Comet GT125 isn't supposed to have clip-ons and a fairing.

If you want a GT125R, why not just get one? If the Comet is a genuine bargain, you could even sell it on to fund the purchase of an R.
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Sparkss · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jun 2013 Karma :

Sorry I can't answer your question completely but after playing about with this bike a fair bit I would say that you could in fact put fearings on it if you spend enough money buying all the extra bits you thought you didnt need. head over to korider and I'm sure you will find a thread about how to do it, but I would recommend asking yourself if you still want to do it after a month or two when the new toy effect has worn off which makes you go a bit overboard with the debit card.

I've got the 250r and no matter how nice it looked the name badge just totally ruined it Laughing

, It's a shame really because it is quite reliable and good looking in my opinion but so many people turn their nose down at it thinking it's Chinese. I was parked up once and a kid was dribbling over it despite being parked next to a litre gsxr, his dad attempted to 'correct' him Rolling Eyes

Not worth 300+ and hassle for fearings in my eyes however the two bikes should sell for similar prices so taking on board your mates discount, another 150 or so should get you an R.

If you've passed your test why don't you get something bigger?
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