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Hyosung gt250

#1 Unread post by HarleyW »

Has anyone ridden this bike, if so give me detials on it.
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Have never ridden one. I hear Hyosung knocks off Suzuki engines... Not sure if that is true.

Want a 250... Get the Ninja ;-)

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suzuki owns them
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HarleyW wrote:suzuki owns them
I'm pretty sure that's inaccurate.

I believe they basically make inferior, heavier knockoffs of Suzuki engines.
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jonnythan wrote:
HarleyW wrote:suzuki owns them
I'm pretty sure that's inaccurate.

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I've read a few owners reviews of Hyosung 250s (the sportbike faired version). They've been mediocre at best, at least, not good or consistent enough for me to warrant a feeling of ever intentionally buying one. The concept and idea are sound, but the execution it seems is not.
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#6 Unread post by HarleyW »

Actually i have read alot about them, in magazine. They are owned by Suzuki(i think by partnership). I have read several reviews, on them by foriegn motorcycle magazines, which gave them good praise(Hyosung is not new they have been around in other countries beside ours). I am just wanting an owners opinion or one that has thuroughly riden one. If you want proof i will look for it and then post it.
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#7 Unread post by HarleyW »

anyways i think im set on the ninja 250.
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#9 Unread post by Shorts »

Yeah, I've seen that. I've also seen the owner on SBN post, as well as guys who've bought one for his son as his first bike. Mentioned something about how some random parts were not properly installed on the bike when it was put together - little things, like brake pads :shock: lol But I guess that's the bike mech's fault.

Anyway, buy what you want, its your money and your decision. I'm not looking for a Vtwin 250 - I'm happy with mine :mrgreen:

If there's a dealer in your area, go down and check them out. See if you can test ride too. I think that'd give me a better footing to go on as far as feeling more confident in the bike.
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#10 Unread post by safety-boy »

The Ninja 250 is the only 250 that will get you to 100mph ;-)

Kawasaki flat twins are indestructible. In the past year I have put 11,000 miles on my Ninja 500-R and it still runs like brand new. I am sure the 250 is as reliable.

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