Fischer MRX650

[Hillbilly]

A few years back there were reports that a US company planned to manufacture a US sportsbike using the engine from the Hyosung GT650 series. Well, they're now in full production! You can see all the details here:

http://www.fischer1.com/ (http://www.fischer1.com/)

Even better, they have an Australian based company. Here's where you'll find the Aussie company:

http://fischermrx.com.au/ (http://fischermrx.com.au/)

On this page you'll find good quality photos with close up details:

http://fischermrx.com.au/fischer-mrx-motorcycles-photos.html (http://fischermrx.com.au/fischer-mrx-motorcycles-photos.html)

Here are the contact details for the NZ importer of these US made sportsbikes:
Northwest Motorcycles
583 Devon Street East
New Plymouth, 4312
http://www.northwest.co.nz/
steve@northwest.co.nz
Phone: +64 06 759 9059

[Taz]

AUD $13,995 makes for one very expensive Hyosung.

[McWild]

Swingarm is a bit curious. As is the tail end. And the choice of engine. Dry weight of 175kg isn't bad, but it certainly isn't light given the size of the engine. And the tank looks about as comfortable as a hernia.

And the way they call it the only American sports motorcycle is a bit off.

I think it would be interesting to see one in person.

[Taz]

Look here's one we prepared earlier and it's cheaper.

[cowpoos]

[FONT=Verdana] Hyosung GT650 series.

SV650 engine?????

[Taz]

SV650 engine?????

No, Hyosung engine.

[nudemetalz]

Looks a little like a mini-TL1000R.

Notice not EFI either.

[slowpoke]

SV650 engine?????


No, Hyosung engine.

As Poo's says, I thought Hyosung GT650's use a carb'd Suzuki SV650 engine........

[Devil]

As Poo's says, I thought Hyosung GT650's use a carb'd Suzuki SV650 engine........
Hyo is injected these days.
I too was under the impression it was the SV's engine...

[Devil]

Toy for pro-twins maybe? heh

[Taz]

As Poo's says, I thought Hyosung GT650's use a carb'd Suzuki SV650 engine........


Hyo is injected these days.
I too was under the impression it was the SV's engine...

Well you are both wrong. There's quite a difference between the Hyo and suzuki engines.

Pic 1 SV engine
Pic 2 Hyo engine

Wow they look identical don't they. Not :lol:

[Crasherfromwayback]

There's no 'Suzuki' in Hyosung.

[codgyoleracer]

I recognise the one on the left..............

[slowpoke]

My bad. A bit of dodgy research points to: Hyosung used to make parts under license for Suzuki and the engineer used to work for Suzuki. The architecture is quite similar but they are different, contrary to popular rumour.

Kinda funny, I used to think if it had an SV donk it can't be tooooo bad....looks like I might have to reconsider.....

[Taz]

My bad. A bit of dodgy research points to: Hyosung used to make parts under license for Suzuki and the engineer used to work for Suzuki. The architecture is quite similar but they are different, contrary to popular rumour.

Kinda funny, I used to think if it had an SV donk it can't be tooooo bad....looks like I might have to reconsider.....

Snob. Suzuki's aint that great especially when you're talking a budget bike like the SV.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Snob. Suzuki's aint that great especially when you're talking a budget bike like the SV.

SV's are bullet proof.

[Taz]

SV's are bullet proof.

Yes so is the Hyosung 650. Both still very budget though.

[dipshit]

Good to see an american bike builder for a change that realises sports bikes are meant to be light and nimble and don't need to be powered by a huge lump of V-twin or a V-10 viper or a Huey gas turbine.

But it also looks like Hyosung forks on the thing.!

Ohlins shock with Hyosung forks...??? :blink:

[nudemetalz]

Had to laugh, read this online about the MRX650.
".....Hmnnn... And doesn't the whole "American sport bike" thing sort of get cut off at the knees when the engine is a product of South Korea? Imagine a Hyundai-powered Corvette. Doesn't get your American-red blood boiling, does it?...."
(http://www.motorcycle.com)

The whole Yank mentality..... :rolleyes:

[slowpoke]

Snob. Suzuki's aint that great especially when you're talking a budget bike like the SV.

Haha, no snob here. A few years back I spent 8 months in Korea and saw some of the shocking heaps of shit that Hyosung, Daelim etc churn out. Most of that time I spent in a shipyard commissioniong an offshore gas platform and that is also a heap of shit and hearing about our sister facility being built in another shipyard. Some of their proposals to solve problems or ways of approaching tasks would have your hair standing on end. These are facilities handling explosive liquids and gases, so I'm afraid their ability to produce a quality product doesn't fill me with confidence.

[Taz]

No me neither........ I personally wouldn't buy one either :lol:

[blackdog]

How to make a better v-twin motorcycle in America?

Use a Korean unit.

Sounds 'bout right to me.

[slowpoke]

How to make a better v-twin motorcycle in America?

Use a korean unit.

Sounds 'bout right to me.

Haha, hard to argue with that!

[codgyoleracer]

SV's are bullet proof.

I 2nd that

[Crasherfromwayback]

I 2nd that

And no one gives them a harder time!

[Pwalo]

SV's are bullet proof.

And very reassuring to ride in the farkin cold mornings we've been having lately.

[Hillbilly]

This is where you'll find all the details about the Fischer MRX650 and this is the website of the NZ importer:

http://www.bikepassion.co.nz/Fischer_MRX650.php (http://www.bikepassion.co.nz/Fischer_MRX650.php)

Compare the bore and displacement with that of the Hyosung GT650. I believe you'll find that this is a differnet engine, hence the 80 bhp output. There are also different colour options apart from the current "Solar Fury". Note that it's got a short wheelbase of only 1397mm and has a dry weight of 167kg.

[Taz]

Same bore and stroke as Hyo 650.

$17495?? They're dreaming.

[McWild]

I've heard the 2010 Hyosung 650 supposedly puts out ~80hp.
Mind you that's also EFI, whereas the Fischer is carb'ed right?

I hope you won't mind my saying, but your intentions in the new bike model section seem a little... Fischy, at times Hillbilly