Anyone got a Hyosung GV250 cruiser for sale

[Snowcarver04]

Looking for a second hand gv250.

Also does anyone know what year these were first produced?

[Mental Trousers]

SwanTiger had one going but I'd say it's sold by now.

[Snowcarver04]

Or does anyone have any recomendations on a 250 crusier that looks as good as the gv

[Fub@r]

Or does anyone have any recomendations on a 250 crusier that looks as good as the gv

A Virago maybe?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-79182800.htm

Intruder?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-79117744.htm

[Snowcarver04]

THe intruder doesnt look to bad but seems more expensive than the gv250. cant say i like the virago much bit like a gn. is the gv250 one of the best value for money 250's.

[Snowcarver04]

THe intruder doesnt look to bad but seems more expensive than the gv250. cant say i like the virago much bit like a gn. is the gv250 one of the best value for money 250's.



In the crusier catagory

[Fub@r]

GV250 is cheaper due to it being a Hyosung, some of the price is in the name.

For example I have just purchased a Hyosung GTR because they are cheaper for age and mileage than your Suzuki etc. As for parts and reliability .........well that is something I'm going to find out :yes:

[Snowcarver04]

yea im just looking for something that looks good and at a good price. From the 250 crusiers ive seen the gv looks the best but there are no older ones.Im guessing it is a new model or something cause there are very few second hand ones for sale

[Fub@r]

yea im just looking for something that looks good and at a good price. From the 250 crusiers ive seen the gv looks the best but there are no older ones.Im guessing it is a new model or something cause there are very few second hand ones for sale

I might be wrong but GTR's and GV's are from 06 only, whereas Comets go back to 04's

GTR's are few and far between on the secondhand market although they are starting to appear now

[Maverick]

Uh, this may seem a silly question but is there a particular reason why you want a GV or cruiser? A naked sports bike like a VTR or Bandit is far more fun :)

[lukelin250]

yuck who would want a cruiser?? get a sportsbike dude

[Cajun]

plenty of people want cruisers over sports bikes.
and like everyone needs to start on a 250, why would you want a RR sportbike of any brand if your heart is cruiser land. you would get a cruiser 250, hence reason snowcaver wants a gv250

But like others said, you be shit out of luck find a second hand one really at moment, check the people that sell the hyosung someome might have a demo they are wanting to sell, or someone as trade one back in after buying it for something different etc etc

[Drum]

How about the Kawasaki EL250?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-78998786.htm

Dont pay that much for one though! Should be able to pick one up for $3,000 or less.

[Snowcarver04]

I had a 250 cbr sports bike but since they are so old they generally require constant maintaince which I cant be bothered with. I travel 120+ kms a day out to takanini. Called into Mt Eden motorcycles to look at the hyo gt250r and saw the gv. Sat on it and it was comfy as, apart from the foot brake lever which felt awkwardly low from the foot position. So I cant decide if I want to change to a crusier till i get my full and buy a real sportsbike or stick with 15 year old cbrs or zxrs for almost the same price.

And I think the appeal to the gv is all the crome and harley like design.

Has anyone heard what the gv sounds like?
I never asked him to start it and he didnt have a demo.

[Qkchk]

A guy at work said he was thinking of selling his, a GV250....... I'll ask him on Monday if you want.

[McJim]

In answer to your second question they only started producing them for the Kiwi market in late 2005 I think - hence the scarcity of second hand ones!

While I was booking my BHS and wanting to get on a bike I planned to get a VT250 Magna - for my money the best looking and sounding 250 cruiser out there...the only thing that put me off was actually sitting on it on the day I went in to buy one. I couldn't get comfortable with my feet out the front. Didn't want a fully faired race replica 250 coz that's just pretentious :Pokey: So settled for a naked street bike....halfway house if you like.

Best of luck with getting something you'll enjoy.

[Fub@r]

The GV wont be as quick as a GTR even though they are the same engine, depends what you want eh.

If you are doing a lot of open road riding maybe the GTR would be the better option

Warlock was telling me the other day he was travelling along crusiing at 110kph on a GTR and his mate on a GV was struggling in the same conditions with wind etc. Even though I'm getting a GTR at the moment I still like the cruiser look, but just wasn't practical for lane splitting in my mind

[Snowcarver04]

A guy at work said he was thinking of selling his, a GV250....... I'll ask him on Monday if you want.

Thanks qkchk that would be good cheers.

[Snowcarver04]

The GV wont be as quick as a GTR even though they are the same engine, depends what you want eh.

If you are doing a lot of open road riding maybe the GTR would be the better option

Warlock was telling me the other day he was travelling along crusiing at 110kph on a GTR and his mate on a GV was struggling in the same conditions with wind etc. Even though I'm getting a GTR at the moment I still like the cruiser look, but just wasn't practical for lane splitting in my mind

I was doing a lot of open road riding when I bought my CBR going riverhead highway greens road and all the back roads around kumeu but I have started course out near clevdon which is 120km there and back. THought I would try a crusier untill i get my full.cheaper on gas too arn't they.

I think the gv design is a take off from the Harley fatboy, looks quite similar.

[Snowcarver04]

I guess lane splitting is something I haven't considered with a crusier.Is it more dangerous or what.

Does anyone post rep on this site or what.

[Fub@r]

I guess lane splitting is something I haven't considered with a crusier.Is it more dangerous or what.



To me the riding position wouldn't be a good one to split in. Look at it this way...........how many crusiers you see splitting in rush hour? :yes:

[damo]

I have had an Intruder 250, and now have a GV250 (thanks mostly to a fricken thief taking my Suzuki)

the Hyosung has got more grunt I reckon, weighs a little more, but the seating position is nice too. Proably sounds better.

value wise

GV250 - $6390 + orc new
VL250 - $7995 + orc new (I think)

if its just to have a cruiser style bike while you do ya paperwork to eventually upgrade to a larger engine.. then go for the hyosung.
a new one has a warranty, they look good, I commute on mine every day, not huge into lane splitting, but I do it every now and then.

Like you I think, I'm not keen on a sportsbike, so a 250 cruiser is the go.
I had a pretty hard out look both times I went to buy a bike, and was pretty happy with the purchase of both of them.

I'll be selling my hyosung in april (with datadots and a motion alarm) if you want to wait till then :scooter:

[damo]

oh yeah, and if you are on your learners, you aint supposed to go faster than 70kph anyhow :zzzz:

i did a trip akl - whangarei return a few weeks back.. had a bit of a sore arse/lower back at the end of the trip, and the only car to pass me was a Porsche... (twice - cos I got one back on him by Ruakaka)

[Quartermile]

Reasoning aside You want to trade a sports bike for a crusier??

[Snowcarver04]

Reasoning aside You want to trade a sports bike for a crusier??

Well 120+ kms a day on the motorway isnt much fun on a sports bike and the only decent 250 sports bikes are 15 year old cbrs and zxrs.

I want a crusier for the comuting and when I get my full ill buy a decent sports bike for recreational rides.

[Snowcarver04]

I have had an Intruder 250, and now have a GV250 (thanks mostly to a fricken thief taking my Suzuki)

the Hyosung has got more grunt I reckon, weighs a little more, but the seating position is nice too. Proably sounds better.

value wise

GV250 - $6390 + orc new
VL250 - $7995 + orc new (I think)

if its just to have a cruiser style bike while you do ya paperwork to eventually upgrade to a larger engine.. then go for the hyosung.
a new one has a warranty, they look good, I commute on mine every day, not huge into lane splitting, but I do it every now and then.

Like you I think, I'm not keen on a sportsbike, so a 250 cruiser is the go.
I had a pretty hard out look both times I went to buy a bike, and was pretty happy with the purchase of both of them.

I'll be selling my hyosung in april (with datadots and a motion alarm) if you want to wait till then :scooter:

Thanks for your info damo.

Yea I could be interested how much are you wanting for it?
And how many kms?
Will it have any warranty left at that stage.

[damo]

ah I dunno...

by april it will prolly have under 12,000km easily.
will have balance of warranty till september 07
price wise... i'll take any offers over $5500 for it (cos its got an alarm, and datadots)

[Snowcarver04]

Thanks guys and gal. I bought a 04gsx from tauranga for $3600 and rode it up to auckland today. Good bike at a really good price. Only a minor scrape and crack on right side fairing and full years warrant and rego. bargain!