Hyosung GT250

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Mad Puppy · #1 Unread post by **Mad Puppy** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:41 am

Any opinions on the Hyosung GT250???

Seems like a decent Starter bike in the Naked standard class?

I never heard of this manufacturere before, I read the release stuff on this site but was wondering if anyone has details? Reliability, handling?

From the official docs it sounds like a very modern bike???

gsJack · #2 Unread post by **gsJack** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:00 am

Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine liked it. Their choice in their 03 250cc comparo.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/250s03/

sapaul · #3 Unread post by **sapaul** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:32 pm

This brand is making inroads in SA, they are hightly rated by those that own them. Reliable, inexpensive parts, servicing and so on. Most here are the 650 version and we are seeing more and more on the roads.

DivideOverflow · Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:29 am

I have the GV250, which uses the same engine. I really love my bike, and they make an excellent starter. The power is quite good for a 250cc bike, I have no complaints. The 65-70 mpg is wonderful too.

check out http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Comet250Owners/

Mad Puppy · #5 Unread post by **Mad Puppy** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:01 am

I must say the review above is a good one (it's for the cruiser but the same engine). The reports from owners is good also.

I like the looks of the GT as well. I might have to be willing to up my $$$ spending money to go for a demo 2004 model. There is one in Richmond in Yellow. Sounds like a great starter for me.

Thanks for the responses gang!

Nibblet99 · #6 Unread post by **Nibblet99** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:37 am

Two things to be careful of are

1. resale value (if you go new).. they are a relatively unappreciated brand, and are likely to be hard to sell when you wish to upgrade.

2. availability of a local dealership. if anything goes wrong, that you don't have the knowledge / skill to fix, your going to need one nearby

#7 Unread post by **Kal** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:30 am

This one: http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hyosun ... 0_2005.php

That looks sweet. Hmmm wonder if I can get one over here? Even better it also comes in 125 and 650cc versions...

I dont know about this one in particular, but Hyosung and a number of other Korean manufacturers, have been offering reworked Japanese bikes for more than a few years now. If you know which bike the Korean one has been patterned on you can get Japanese parts to fit with a little creativity.

Bitzer, the 98 CG came with a Hyosung engine installed.

Gilfy650a · #8 Unread post by **Gilfy650a** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:13 pm

it seems they copy alot of suzuki stuff, i saw a sv650 clone somwhere before, and the bike mentioned above looks like a gs500e.

hyosung gt650
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hyosun ... 0_2005.php

Suzuki sv650
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_sv_650_2002.php

hyosung gt250
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hyosun ... 0_2005.php

suzuki gs500
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_gs_500_2002.php

interesting eh?

DivideOverflow · Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:59 am

Hyosung used to make engines for Suzuki... In fact, a lot of suzuki parts are compatable with their engines.

jmillheiser · Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:47 pm

that is freaky. The hyosung looks nearly identical to the suzuki. Seems that the SV is still 100lbs lighter though. I would guess that it IS the same engine, just slightly different frames. The hyosung does seems to suffer the same curse as korean cars of being heavy compared to their competition.