hyosung GT650R wats it go like?

[hurricane_r]

hey guys, just thinking of wat bike to get next in a decent price range

thoughts

CBR954RR
CBR600RR
GSXR600/750
r6
636

but i seen a hyosung GT650R for a decent price
wat do they go like?, will they power wheelie? (thats the main thing)

[SwanTiger]

Power wheelie? I smell a squid. You need a GSX-R.

[crazybigal]

dont do it! have you heard all the problems with the 250's!!!
spend the we bit more $$ and get the sv.
AS far a performance i hear they are similar


hey guys, just thinking of wat bike to get next in a decent price range

thoughts

CBR954RR
CBR600RR
GSXR600/750
r6
636

but i seen a hyosung GT650R for a decent price
wat do they go like?, will they power wheelie? (thats the main thing)

[Batcerb]

GT650 is basicly just a faired SV650 with not as good suspension - i think.

[Jsn]

Well personally I would grab a big ass 20 foot pole and keep that between you and any hyosung.. but my opinion is bias :( if you do get one just be aware that the finish on them is bollocks and they are steel frame (ie.. they rust after 3 weeks) on the other hand they look nice :S

[The_Dover]

fuck, wait til swampy read this thread.

I hear they're gonna give him a korean passport soon and have a celebratory dog roast in his honour.

[Skunk]

GT650 is basicly just a faired SV650 with not as good suspension - i think.And a little more power according to Kiwi Rider.

[Finn]

I heard that all Hyosung bikes are faster if you pick them up and carry them.

[Colapop]

one (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=3883&highlight=hyosung+650) two (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=24276&highlight=hyosung+650) three (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=23269) threads that have a lot of info for you

[SwanTiger]

Now, now children.

You either like the bike or you don't, I don't need to justify the brand, most of you know that on a twisty piece of road I can keep up reasonably well, but the straight pieces of road where top end is needed - that is another story.

If you have got nothing to share from experience, then don't say anything at all. Hear say is worth donkey shit.

[Maha]

Hear say is worth donkey shit.

eeyore eeyore eeyore eealways talks like that..........:blip:

[limbimtimwim]

As a bike after a hi-po 250, a CBR600RR wouldn't be bad. It's the only one I've ridden out of your list. Great smooth as silk engine, awesome brakes, magic gearbox. They look the shit too, especially in black.

But, if you take my advice, which is pretty crap and meaningless, try and do a stint on the middle ground. Find a 400cc inline four in good nick (If you want a trick Honda RVF400, I might be able to help you out) or a 650 twin. You don't have to ride it for ages, just a while on the 'next level' will make that step to a bigger (600cc+ inline four or larger twin) less of a paradigm shift. No offence intended, but the difference between an old and busted 250 and a modern 600+ is like night and day and requires many kms of brain rewireing.

A well ridden 400 can keep up with (And issue the smack down to) a 600 basically anywhere except the straight bits, if that is what you care about.

If the Hyosung 650 is anything like their 250, it is a pile of crap. In a few years, they will be much better, but for for now, perhaps avoid. Having said that, they don't look half bad and the brakes on the 250 were pretty good.

[Zapf]

CBR954RR
CBR600RR
GSXR600/750
r6
636

but i seen a hyosung GT650R for a decent price
wat do they go like?, will they power wheelie? (thats the main thing)

Big step between a CBR250 and 954 or 750....

Best to look at an SV650S or the 6xx's SV's are friendly and forgiving. 636's are nice... GSXR's are a sharp blade... nice when used correctly.

954's are a nice pussy cat like tiger.

[kro]

It's a pity the Hyosung get such a bad hammering, because the 650 really is a nice looking bike. I guess any new player in the market is going to have some issues to iron out.

[jim.cox]

hey guys, just thinking of wat bike to get next in a decent price range

thoughts

CBR954RR
CBR600RR
GSXR600/750
r6
636

but i seen a hyosung GT650R for a decent price
wat do they go like?, will they power wheelie? (thats the main thing)

Triumph 675 - yumm :)

=mjc=
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[snuffles]

Had the first hyosung 250 in the country, blew it up.

Ridden the GT650, felt good, but that was with 0 ks on the clock, cant imagine theyre much good after a couple of hundred.

Cbr 600 rr what a bike...buy one immedieatley

CBR 945, peice of crap, but the CBR100rr

[Korea]

hyosung GT650R wats it go like?

...a bit like this (with end can and sticky tyres) SEE VIDEO.

Of course, if money is no object, may I recommend the CBR600RR - video 2 :blip:

[mynameis]

Have a look at the thread below :

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=32236

[skelstar]

Bloody hell. I would suggest you look at the replies from the people that have actually ridden one for a start. Then look at the posts from people that have owned one. Read the other threads too. Then bear in mind that people have more motivated to write horror stories too :).

Alternatively take one for a ride and make up your own mind as to how the handle/ride/go like. You have a years warranty (or 10000kms) to cover your short term ass.

Shop around. I think retail should be $10000.