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Hillbilly
31st July 2006, 12:24
For those of you that own a Hyosung GT650, there's a specific Yahoo group that discuss all things Hyosung. It's here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Comet650Owners (http://groups.yahoo.com/)

You'll find all sorts of informationand tips relating to the Hyosung GT650 range.:yes:

For those who ride/own the GT250, a similar group exists.
skelstar
31st July 2006, 13:00
www.korider.com (I think) is pretty cool to read too.
Karitane pete
31st July 2006, 20:20
www.korider.com (I think) is pretty cool to read too.
What a cool web site, now I know how to derestrict the wife's scooter:scooter:
skelstar
31st July 2006, 20:23
...now I know how to derestrict the wife's scooter:scooter:
....must...resist...
Ulaa
31st July 2006, 20:30
I prefer :
http://www.alternativecruisers.com/
Wired1
31st July 2006, 22:01
What's the deal with these Hyosung bikes? are they any good? They look like they make a nice vee twin but I'm suspicious of anything new, technophobia etc.
skelstar
1st August 2006, 09:21
Theres quite a few threads about this on here. Strangely far more than all the other makes of bike (other than GSXR maybe).

Just do a search on 'Hyosung'.
The Stranger
1st August 2006, 09:25
They look like they make a nice vee twin but I'm suspicious of anything new, technophobia etc.

Don't worry, V twins have been around for a while now.
skelstar
1st August 2006, 09:27
Yeah...ha...I guess if your technophobia covers carburetted vTwins then your top-loading VCR should be cause for concern too :).
Wired1
1st August 2006, 14:06
It's OK, I get the kids to set the video recorder.
Ozzie
1st August 2006, 14:09
Hyo's are powered by kawaka aren't they?

Can't go too wrong.
skelstar
1st August 2006, 16:54
They make their own motors designed by suzuki engineers/designers poached a few years back. The bikes are distributed by kawak NZ.
Scouse
1st August 2006, 17:34
Hyo's are powered by kawaka aren't they?

Can't go too wrong.Dont start evil rumours like that
Ozzie
1st August 2006, 17:39
oh well knew they had something to do with kawasaki.

Thought they pilfered parts from all different manufactures, welded them all together and called them their own?

Could be wrong, at not looking to cause offense.
Scouse
1st August 2006, 17:44
oh well knew they had something to do with kawasaki.

Thought they pilfered parts from all different manufactures, welded them all together and called them their own?

Could be wrong, at not looking to cause offense.No offence taken Errrm but I think their engin is based on a Suzuki
Ozzie
1st August 2006, 17:55
perhaps it was aprilla i was thinking of for the Kawasaki motor?

Oh well, I'll shut up now.
SwanTiger
1st August 2006, 18:39
As Skelstar said, Hyosung make their own engines, they will be brining out a 1000cc V-Twin in early 2007 with a reported 130 - 140 HP at the crank.

They'll put it in the GV cruisers first and then adapt to a GT model to fill the void left where VTR SP1/2, SV 1000 and TL's left off.
skelstar
1st August 2006, 19:01
As far as I know, they share no parts with other bikes. Even the mirrors are Hyosung parts.
Hillbilly
2nd August 2006, 04:18
Here in OZ the GT650 range and GV 650 Aquila's are available as a restricted 34 hp version for learners. After a learner has finished the three months they can get their P-Plates, or if a "mature age rider" (over 30) go straight onto an unrestricted licence.

One then spends about $118.00 AUD to have the 34hp restricted model turned into a 79hp model.

However, Suzuki have been hitting back by lowering the prices of the GS500 range, as well as the SV650's to claw back the market segment they lost to Hyosung. The GSX750F is now only $1,000 AUD more than a Hyosung GV 650 Aquila. Sure they're different bike, but for around $10,000 AUD, which would you rather have?

The GT250's are stuck on 24hp though. There's a whole pile of reviews to be read at:

http://www.hyosung.com.au/roadtests.html