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Blink

26th August 2003, 19:05

Mate from work has just bought this (see pic), took it for a lil blat round the block today.

Quite nice bike, real nice and comfy and doesnt look too bad either.

Just needs a lil more ooomph :)

http://www.motorrijder.be/extra/salon2003/images/Hyosung-Comet-250.jpg

SPman

26th August 2003, 19:09

Yep - the Koreans are here!:eek:

Lee Rusty

26th August 2003, 20:26

they look ok but who is the agent for spares etc.

wkid_one

26th August 2003, 20:32

I know that Motorrad in Wellington sell them....saw one in the showroom a few weeks ago

Blink

26th August 2003, 20:54

Originally posted by wkid_one
I know that Motorrad in Wellington sell them....saw one in the showroom a few weeks ago

yup thats the one :)

our work just put in their new phone system, must drag my bike in there for a service and wof.

SpankMe

26th August 2003, 20:54

No thrills/frills 250cc v-twin. Looks plain, but I assume that’s because it cheap? How much does one go for?

Looks like they need some design tips from the Italians.

Bike specs from <a href="http://www.hyosungmotors.com.au/gt250.html">Hyosung Motors OZ</a>

<table borderColor="gray" cellSpacing="1" borderColorDark="gray" width="560" align="center" border="0" valign="TOP"> <tr> <th vAlign="top" align="middle" bgColor="#ffebea" colSpan="2">SPECIFICATION</th> <th align="middle" bgColor="#ffebea">COMET 250</th> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#e0dba7" align="middle" width="101" bgColor="#eae6c4" rowSpan="8"> Dimension and Dry Mass</td> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Overall Length(mm) </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">2,080</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Overall Width(mm) </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">760</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Overall Height(mm) </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">1,120 </td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Ground Clearance(mm) </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">180 </td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Dry Weight(kg) </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">155</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Wheel Base(mm) </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">1,445 </td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Seat Height(mm) </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">780</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Frame Type</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">Double Cradle</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#eae6c4" align="middle" width="101" bgColor="#eae6c4" rowSpan="4"> Engine</td> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Type</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">4-stroke, oil cooled DOHC 8-valve, V-twin (75 degrees)</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Piston Displacement(cc)</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">249</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Carburetor </td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">2</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Start System</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">Electric</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="middle" width="101" bgColor="#eae6c4">Capacity</td> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Fuel Tank (l)/ Reserve</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">17.0/2.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="middle" width="101" bgColor="#eae6c4" rowSpan="2"> Transmission</td> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Clutch</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">Wet Multi-Plate Type</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Gear Shift Pattern</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">1-down 4-up</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="middle" width="101" bgColor="#eae6c4" rowSpan="7"> Chassis</td> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Front Tire</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">110/70-17 54H</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Rear Tire</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">150/70-17 69H</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Front Suspension</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">Telescopic, Oil Damped</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Rear Suspension</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">Swing Arm</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Caster(degrees)</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">25.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Front Brake</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">Disc</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86">Rear Brake</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">Disc</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="middle" width="101" bgColor="#eae6c4" rowSpan="3"> Electric</td> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Ignition Type</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">C.D.I.</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Generator(W)</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">210</td> </tr> <tr> <td borderColor="#ddec86" width="169" bgColor="#ddec86"> Battery Capacity (V/ah)</td> <td bgColor="#a0c7d1">12V/12A</td> </tr></table>

Blink

26th August 2003, 20:56

Originally posted by SpankMe
How much does one go for?

bout $6k

definately doesnt look like a 250 when ya standing next to it.

SpankMe

26th August 2003, 20:59

The <a href="http://www.hyosungmotors.com.au/gt650.html">Hyosung Comet GT650</a> looks a bit better.

<center><img src="http://www.hyosungmotors.com.au/GT650.jpg"></center>

Blink

26th August 2003, 21:06

hmm yes..

anyone know the price on the 600 ?

Motu

26th August 2003, 21:08

The Korean car makers always use someone elses mechanicals,I recon bikes would follow the same plan - so whats the motor?...Yamaha cruiser,Honda?

Redstar

26th August 2003, 21:13

I like the look of that!
whats the PS for that 250.
looks 40 is it restricted?
the Koreans produce some good stuff really Japanese really
its cheaper for the Japs to Manufacture in Korea.
Looks like the Goose Suzuki DR motor.
I feel 16 again and all spotty! Sporty sorry

georgedubyabush

26th August 2003, 22:30

Originally posted by Motu
The Korean car makers always use someone elses mechanicals,I recon bikes would follow the same plan - so whats the motor?...Yamaha cruiser,Honda?

i think i remember reading they pinched a couple of honda engine designers. two wheels over in oz seemed to like them for what they are.

SPman

26th August 2003, 22:41

Red Baron sell them - $5999 for the 250.

They arent as well finished as , say a Honda, but they arent bad value for money.

They are their own motors - not pinched as such, but......well, U gotta start somewhere!

 

Andrew

26th August 2003, 22:58

Does anybody remember the good OLD days when the British ruled the motorcycle market?
Norton, BSA, Triumph, Vincent, etc

SPman

26th August 2003, 23:07

Yep!

 

And what heaps of shit most of them were!

Thank the powers for the choice we've go today!

Big Dog

28th August 2003, 15:46

According to Red Baron (looking for a bike for the mrs to learn on, they seemed to think brand new was the way to go, yeah right!), they are imported along with spare parts support by Kawasaki, and parts should be availible through any approved Kawasaki agent.