hyosung gt650

[Gunner]

I curently have a 2002 VTR250 and am looking to upgrade to a bigger bike, I dont want to go any bigger than a 650 and pay no more that $9000.
I have been looking at the SV650s but dont really like the shape of the new ones but trying to find a older shaped model is very difficult as they are often sold very quickly. For the price I have seen the SV's I could buy a New hyosung gt650 but not sure if its a lemon, all the reviews I have read tell me that the SV and the GT are pretty much even in power with the GT having more HP but heavier. Does anyone know if you can buy any fairings for the hyosung or belly pan ect??? so the hyosung can look like a old sv650s.

Any coments on the hyosung would be appriciated

[wari]

GEt the GT650 mate ...

SOmeones gotta try em out eh ... :yes:

SEriously tho ... from what I've heard they are good bikes.

MT Eden motorcycles sellem up here and they wouldnt do lemons.

[Redstar]

They look pretty cool for the Money. the finish is not anywhere like the SV I Spent half an hour picking holes and noticed some hidden sharp edges and the Headlight and brackets look cheap. But the package looks good for the money. The carbs are set up for the Can so you'll be limited on that.
I considered one but your right who wants to be first. the 250s all good though and theres a 1000 planned soon.
It feels real comfy but I havnt tested one.

[Bob]

I curently have a 2002 VTR250 and am looking to upgrade to a bigger bike, I dont want to go any bigger than a 650 and pay no more that $9000.
I have been looking at the SV650s but dont really like the shape of the new ones but trying to find a older shaped model is very difficult as they are often sold very quickly. For the price I have seen the SV's I could buy a New hyosung gt650 but not sure if its a lemon, all the reviews I have read tell me that the SV and the GT are pretty much even in power with the GT having more HP but heavier. Does anyone know if you can buy any fairings for the hyosung or belly pan ect??? so the hyosung can look like a old sv650s.

Any coments on the hyosung would be appriciated

Hope this link will help a little (http://www.bobpickett.co.uk/bkit/hyosunggt650.htm)

From reviews from the UK, the biggest issue seems to be the water pump pipe juts way out, meaning it has no chance of surviving a trip onto the floor. The other comments are normally the gearbox isn't close to being as smooth as the SV and the finish could be better (but then it could on most Suzukis as well!)

It does carry a lot more weight as well.

Not heard of any plans for anyone to bring out an aftermarket set of mods as yet - I think the physical dimensions of the GT and the SV are pretty much the same.

Talking Hyosungs for the moment - has anyone ever ridden any of their other bikes (not GTs)? I was wondering what the Aquilia cruiser range were like. Now they've got a 650cc engine in place, I'd have thought it would be a logical step to bring out a 650cc cruiser - which is a big marketplace. So wondered if anyone knew how good or bad (relatively speaking) their small cruiser are?

[FROSTY]

dude give henderson motorcycles a ring-I think they have a 12 model sv in stock --and its at a good price

[moko]

The mags here give them good reviews and they "tell it like it is".Seems like the Hyosung is a good enough machine but not quite up there with the SV.Must have Suzuki worried as they slashed the SV prices when it came out and there`s not a lot of difference so most go for the SV.From what I`ve read here the situation in N.Z. is different and the Hyosung is quite a bit cheaper,in that case it`s well worth a look.Tests here reckon it`s got more mid-range grunt than the Suzuki and if there was a significant price differential then it`d be a valid competitor.

[Bob]

Just one thing to add - according to a couple of reviews I managed to find, they say the front end isn't as planted as the SV's. 'Skittish' was the word they used I believe.

Which is surprising, given that it is fitted with USD forks as standard.

[Wenier]

but trying to find a older shaped model


I have a mate who might be willing to sell his older model SV650 dont no how much for he'd been talkin bout selling it but hasnt advertised it he tryed selling it to me! PM me if ya wanna get in touch with him hes in welly to

[James Deuce]

It would probably push your budget to go adding fairings to the Hyosung. You'd probably have to source from overseas, the kit would need to included bracketry. You;d alos need to get it painted, so costs would be in the $1-$2000 level.

[madandy]

I read the front brakes on the GT 650 were a bit shitty.And the rear shock lacked travel and control...a good bike for the money...I'd go the Suzuki.

[svs]

I have a mate who might be willing to sell his older model SV650 dont no how much for he'd been talkin bout selling it but hasnt advertised it he tryed selling it to me! PM me if ya wanna get in touch with him hes in welly to

Same, my bike might be for sale if the price is right (2000 SVS). Except I'd like to keep the wheels please. Need 'em for the race wets :)

[Gunner]

Its a bit of a hard one to decide what to do, Be the guinea pig and buy the gt650 or just get the sv650. I guess the pros with the gt650 are I get a 2yr warrenty with it, while if I buy a second hand sv I dont get much of one if any. Nothing beats a brand new bike so I guess Im just going have to think really hard about this one.

What do you guys think about the Suzuki GS1200, That is a budget bike from Suzuki, 1200cc at $9999?. Is it a piece of crap or just well priced??
Not going to buy one but interested to see if its a "get what you pay for" bike, cos cheap doesnt always mean bad.

[Hitcher]

What do you guys think about the Suzuki GS1200, That is a budget bike from Suzuki, 1200cc at $9999?. Is it a piece of crap or just well priced??

There's already a thread running regarding this particular model. Enough said...

[boris]

have a look in Levin motorcycles they are a hyosung dealer and have /had one in there with diffrent pipes.

[Lou Girardin]

One review said they suffered from the 'stainless discs in the wet' syndrome, ie. no brakes. Old farts will remember that.

[Bandito]

Please buy one (GT650) so the rest of us can ask you "what are they like?"and from all reports around the world they are pretty dam good.

[fastford111]

both of theese bikes are learner legal in aussie just put the horsepower up to 650cc that means a ktm 520 with a motard kit is the most popular :rockon:

[Les]

Mate, I had exactly the same dilemma about 6 months ago! I ended up going for the SV as I could get a new one (albeit a US spec.) for just a grand dearer than the Hyosung. I knew that the SV was a good little bike and very popular whereas the GT was new. Like you I simply could not find a second hand SV very easily, and what I did see was nearly as expensive as the brand spanking one!

It sounds as though the GT is a great little bike. I've read the mag reviews and it sounds like it did impress pretty much everyone who rode it (including Cathcart) apart from some minor things. The engine in particular sounds like a little beauty. Can't be that bad if Dan Fisher chose it for his fancy new sportsbike...have a look (http://www.motorbikestoday.com/news/Articles/fischer_mrx650.htm)

I'm itching to have a blat on a GT to see what they're like. For the money it sounds like a winner.

[geoffm]

. The engine in particular sounds like a little beauty. Can't be that bad if Dan Fisher chose it for his fancy new sportsbike...have a look (http://www.motorbikestoday.com/news/Articles/fischer_mrx650.htm)


That tank would do you an injury if you hit something...
Geoff

[Redstar]

Please buy one (GT650) so the rest of us can ask you "what are they like?"and from all reports around the world they are pretty dam good.

Has anyone bought one of these Hyosung 650GT,s ? theres an ex demo at Redbaron there was talk of a 1000 launch?

[gav]

If you saw the TV coverage on Sky from the Nationals at Ruapuna, you would see one being raced! Geoff Cain down here is racing one in F3. I think its faster than his old 1982 VF400F (the very first one) :2thumbsup

[merv]

Gunner bought the SV650 in the end but I don't think he's told us much about that on here.

[James Deuce]

Gunner bought the SV650 in the end but I don't think he's told us much about that on here.

Too busy riding!

[zadok]

GT650S reviewed in latest Motorcycle Trader Mag, Issue 170. Not sure if you get it there. Only Aus$4.50. Good mag for the price.
They reckon it's good value, performance and handling, but lacks in the finish department. Costs about $9,500 on the road here.

[LB]

Its a bit of a hard one to decide what to do, Be the guinea pig and buy the gt650 or just get the sv650. I guess the pros with the gt650 are I get a 2yr warrenty with it, while if I buy a second hand sv I dont get much of one if any. Nothing beats a brand new bike so I guess Im just going have to think really hard about this one.

What do you guys think about the Suzuki GS1200, That is a budget bike from Suzuki, 1200cc at $9999?. Is it a piece of crap or just well priced??
Not going to buy one but interested to see if its a "get what you pay for" bike, cos cheap doesnt always mean bad.
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Gunner, Hamish has a GS1200SS, so next time you see us on the hill or at the Fish, have a chat with him.
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[skelstar]

Ok, was talking to a guy at TSS (wgtn) yesterday and he said you can buy the fully faired version (650R) and take the fairings off and buy a couple of extra semi-faired bits that turn it into a semi faired bike for (I think) $89 each side. You still have the full faired bits for re-sale. Also I believe he said that the 650S (semi-faired model) isnt being sold in NZ. Could change in the future of course.

Nobody has mentioned the 650R in this thread yet (have in other threads). Its a fantastic looking bike (http://www.hyosungmotors.com.au) and my workmate has just bought one. Ill try and get a review out of him. admittedly its $9995 and not below $9000 as you specified.

[mrzippy]

The nice people at TSS in Wellington were good enough to let me try a '99 SV650 against a demo GT650R, big thumbs up to Fergus at this point(apparentely the GT650S won't be coming to our shores, but if you look at the specs, it has a longer trail and rake anyway).

Okay, let me get the gripes out of the way first. Build quality on the SV was much better. The Hyosung had a "kit bike" feel about it. The speedo was almost unreadable during the day, and the mirrors were hopeless. The Suzuki felt like someone had actually taken some time to detail (not bad on a bike that was already 7 years old). Surprinsingly, everyone has mentioned the front brakes as being naff on the GT, but I didn't find them bad. That said, there was an odd sound coming from them......

Now the good news, while the GT did feel a little "twitchy" in the front end, it wasn't really that bad, and, if anything felt very flickable, moreso than the SV. The GT definitely had way more mid range than the SV, but may be in due part to the fitting of an aftermarket can. It sure as hell was a lot louder, and, well, sorry officer, the devil made me do it, K? Okay, the SV felt very stable at high speed, and is very sensible, but the GT, just, well it just made you want to do something dumb!!!

Me personally? I would go for the Hyosung (and I am probably about to do so in the next few weeks). Okay, it will probably have nil resale value, your friends will laugh at you because "Hyosung" somehow sounds like "Toyota", or "Fried cat" (and better yet, "what the hell is a "Hyosung", a chinese kitchen blender?), but if you can live with that, I think you will enjoy riding it. Hey, who cares? It looks the part!! Sure, it crashes, bangs and thumps around in the mill dept in the same way the silky smooth SV doesn't, but I hate to say this, as I know I am bound to offend someone out there, but I found the SV totally bland. Actually, it was extremely bland. The GT on the other hand, reminded me why I like motorcycles so much. Lots of noise, vibration, basically sensory overload. Don't get me wrong here, the SV is a very sensible choice, but so is driving a Volvo to work.

Actually, probably the most telling factor I have noticed is the number of them on the road here in Wellington (well the 250's anyway). So I guess they can't be that bad!

My suggestion? Take both of them out to compare, and see where you go from there.

[Mr. Peanut]

Can't be that bad if Dan Fisher chose it for his fancy new sportsbike...have a look

however, don't expect the same mild-mannered characteristics, expectations are that it will be a bit of a wild thing and a true superbike.

:killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme Oooooh 77Hp im sooo scared, what a showy POS :laugh:

[bladez]

have a look in Levin motorcycles they are a hyosung dealer and have /had one in there with diffrent pipes. yes levin motorcycles had them with diffrent pipe and they sounded realy good sounded like a bigger bike for its size:innocent: