2012 Hyosung GT650 - Voted: Fail

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2012 Hyosung GT650

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2012 Hyosung GT650

Wild instinct.

Comfortable ergonomics with power to spare - our best performing sportbike is also available in naked trim. The GT650 is nearly identical to the GT650R but with minimal bodywork and a less aggressive riding position. The GT650 naked is all about serious performance AND serious comfort. It all starts with a rigid chassis, adjustable upside down forks and rear shock that gives precise handling and feedback. The 650cc 90-degree DOHC 8-valve fuel-injected V-twin engine delivers peak power and a broad usable power band. A new headlight and black exhaust add to the aggressive sport bike styling while European-style upright bars and standard seating position make the GT650 a do-it-all motorcycle.

The 90 degree V-twin has been taken to the extreme to ensure the ultimate rush. Blistering performance is harnessed in a bridged box frame with all the features advanced technology has to offer. Any enthusiast in the world will be proud to take it to the roads in style.






2012 Hyosung GT650 Features and Benefits

V type V-Twin engine

Intake efficiency was maximized by installing 647 cc 90 degree water-cooled V-Twin, DOHC 8 valve enabling pleasant driving


Large size radiator

Kept the stability by maximizing cooling effect in high speed and improved performance and durability of engine greatly.


Semi-truss Semi-backbone frames (hardness backbone frame)

Selected the frame of high-strength elliptic pipe and plate, secured hardness and revealed low-frequency avoiding resonance area with engine.


Circular instrument

Secured excellent visual recognition in day and night, and made long distance running tranquil by high-capacity (17 l) fuel tank installation.


Halogen headlamp

Selects large size automobile lamp to secure excellent night visual recognition and various Indicator classes are produced according to ECE standard


Rear seat and storage space

Secured separate storage space under rear seat and luggage loading is easy to fix with lower mounting hook.


Front fork/double disk

Motility and elasticity were satisfied by employing upside-down method, and dynamic and safe running can be presented by securing hardness.


Large size muffler

Aluminum exhaust pipe controls noise, and presents agreeable running by exerting generating power that is strong by 2-In-1 exhaust system employment.








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2012 Hyosung GT650 - US Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $5,599 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $5,595 USD

Chassis Type Liquid cooled DOHC 8-valve 90° V-twin
Displacement 647cc
Bore x Stroke 81.5 x 62
Compression Ratio 11.5 : 1
Fuel System Fuel injecton
Lubrication Wet sump
Clutch Wet, Multiplate
Gear Constant mesh 6-speed
Final Drive Chain
Overall Length 82.28 inches
Overall Height 43.34 inches
Overall Width 30.90 inches

Engine Wheel Base 56.50 inches
Seat Height 32.68 inches
Brake Front: 300° Semi Floating double discs, 4 pistons calipers
Brake Rear: 230° Single disc, 2 pistons caliper
Suspension Front: 41° Upside down Telescopic (Compression, Rebound damping adjustable)
Suspension Rear: Swing arm with Progressive linkage Hydraulic Mono shock absorber (Preload adjustable)

Transmission Tire Front: 120/60 ZR-17 / Rear: 160/60 ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.5gal
Curb Weight 459lbs



Colors: Dark candy orange, black, white, red

[sunshine229]

Ouch. My first FAIL in a long, long time...

This bike looks like a shoddy replica of the SV650 (which I don't particularly like the look of either). Plus, I sat on this at the bike shows and found that the seat is horribly uncomfortable! All you have to do is sit on it for more than 51 seconds and you feel the bum burn. Not a good thing!

[High_Side]

They still make these things? I don't think that they even import them here anymore.

[totalmotorcycle]

They still make these things? I don't think that they even import them here anymore.

What the heck are you doing up right now... isn't it earlier than 6am for you?

[MASHBY]

Im going with uncool.

Its a good bike but it is realy just a cheap Suzuki SV.

[HYPERR]

I voted fail. That being said, a South Korean bike is still superior to a Chinese bike by a margin the size of the Grand Canyon. If a Chinese bike was ever to make the Wall, the scale could not possibly go low enough.

[High_Side]

They still make these things? I don't think that they even import them here anymore.

What the heck are you doing up right now... isn't it earlier than 6am for you?

I tend to make the most of my day!

Im going with uncool.

Its a good bike but it is realy just a cheap Suzuki SV.

Holy dodo it's Mashby! How have you been buddy? What have you been doing?

[MASHBY]

Holy dodo it's Mashby! How have you been buddy? What have you been doing?

I'm back missed me?

pm sent

[ceemes]

Might sound odd, but I went cool. Not really my style of bike and for my money, a V4 will always trump a V-twin, but I have to give them their dues, as a manufacturer they have come a long way and its good to see some serious competition coming out of Asia. As for Chinese bikes, yup today they are craap, but give them a few years. What they have done with their auto industry in the past five years is amazing, still no where as good as Euro or Japanese builders, but getting there, I am sure their bike builders will follow suit.

[madjak30]

I went cool as well...I was kind of on the fence, but I like the looks and the style of the bike...but the comfort is an issue...the seat was mentioned, but the peg to butt distance is too close as well...but the power is good and they sound decent...it's kind of a blend of the naked SV650 and the newer Gladius (and the V twin is based on the Suzuki mill, since Hyosung makes some bikes for Suzuki in Korea)

I do like it, it just wouldn't work for me...

Later.