Which year Hyosung GT250R to buy?

[Antonio]

I would go for honda hornet, dnt be fool by the look of hyosung, ive ridden them and they are just bad rides.
Dnt waste ur money

[not2slow]

I think I have already. Have a search and see what you can find. All it is, is squeezy bottle with a thin line out of it into a 100mm long section of 8mm dia clear plastic tubing, and then back into a thin bit with goes down and rubs on the sprocket. The rider squeezes the bottle and fills the thicker tubing with oil, and then rides off as it drains down onto the sprocket and gets flung into the chain. Simple. Lots of cable ties to hold it all. Thats it.

I could recommend my local bikeshop but I'm not in auckland, so thats no use to you. I'd rock on in there tell them you just bought "this" and you're looking to start a long-term service relationship with the most experienced hyo people around, and were they interested?

Hyo's, yes they are cheap and cheerful, and easy to work on. And we just like them too.


Steve

DB, Doha! Should have taken a look at your location, re: bike shops! I'll have a look for your pics.
Cheers!

[not2slow]

I would go for honda hornet, dnt be fool by the look of hyosung, ive ridden them and they are just bad rides.
Dnt waste ur money

A Hornet is next on my list however, the price of a Hornet that is 10+ years old and has a whole heap of km on it is putting me off to a certain degree. In saying that i will hold off on the final judgement until riding everything i can get my hands/ass on!

[Old Steve]

A Hornet is next on my list however, the price of a Hornet that is 10+ years old and has a whole heap of km on it is putting me off to a certain degree. In saying that i will hold off on the final judgement until riding everything i can get my hands/ass on!

Hey not2slow, remember this is your learner bike.

First off, even if the Hyosungs aren't the best handling bike on the market, as a learner you're not going to be able to tell the difference. In fact, riding a Hyosung might be better for you, if other bikes are better then you've improved your riding skills on the GT250R. I have a 4 year old GV250 cruiser and I love her.

Second, once you get your 6F licence, you WILL find the money to buy a bigger bike. I've been riding now for 14 weeks so I'm 5 months away from being able to sit my 6F, I'm able to go for my 6R in early August, but I'm already looking at 750cc cruisers on TradeMe and going in to the bike shops to drool at Honda Shadows and Suzuki Boulevards.

[not2slow]

Hey old steve,
Thanks for the wise words. Is that why they call you old steve?
I suppose at the end of the day what i am really wanting is something that is reliable and will go rain or shine and will not put a large hole in my wallet. If that is a Hyo or a Hornet and the price is right...then sweet as!

[Old Steve]

I've called myself "Old Steve" cos I'm into my 60s, just got my 6L in February and been riding every chance I've had since.

I'd go for the Hyosung, don't think you can beat it for value for money. But I'm biased now having bought one. The decision is yours, and you've got to be happy with what you get. From my own experience I don't think you'll keep your 250 for too long after you get your 6F. I'd consider a Hyosung 650 when I get my 6F, I'd have to check when they made the 650 cruisers though cos I have a certain price range too.

[not2slow]

I think my finanical situation will have a large bearing on my ability to afford a larger bike, plus with the ankle biter, missus and a house that needs bits being done, my time to ride on the weekends will be limited and the communte to and from work will be my riding time. Going to look at some hyo's this weekend so will get another chance to drool .

Also i was wondering if anyone had brought Hyo parts from this place http://www.hyosungsource.com

[Neon]

Go for the Hornet, you won't regret it But then I may be a little biased

[vindy500]

Ive been pretty happy with hyo this year, 30km a day without a hiccup so far. cant say the same about the gpx or the bandit i had last year

[AllanB]

The stock tires are bloody scary in the wet - great to learn on but not amusing to commute with.

What the ………… If they are that crap then surely they are NOT a good learners tyre. An experienced rider may be able to compensate or correct a slide but a newbie will undoubtedly end up on his/her arse.

You may need to figure the cost of some decent rubber into the purchase.

[not2slow]

Neon, i have your bike on my watchlist! Those heated grips must be nice on these winter mornings!

[Tryhard]

ride a ninja. Pretty good. Hard to bet 4 value

[Rev DJ]

Just a thought - try really haggling with a few local dealers - see what sort of deal you could look at for a new one - or even a 2009 spec model... you may be surprised at what you could get for your dollars...!! DJ

["D" FZ1]

We have got a Red 2007 GT250R done only 500 km's for $5495.00. Motorcycle City (North Shore Yamaha) Corner of Wairau Road at the Tristram Ave off ramp. Also got a couple of brand new 2009's for $6950.00 + ORC. 09 2804895.

[Sentox]

What the ………… If they are that crap then surely they are NOT a good learners tyre. An experienced rider may be able to compensate or correct a slide but a newbie will undoubtedly end up on his/her arse.

I never departed from the bike above 0kph on account of the tires in my riding as a beginner. The 'advantage' of the crappy tires is that you quickly grasp the importance of riding smoothly and interpreting the best available road surface. Things that might go under-appreciated if your tires will let you get away it.

To have the experience to deal with something like a slide, you have to have, well, experienced it. Such experience is much easier to gain on the Shinkos, perhaps making them a better learner tool, perversely enough.

I can see the argument both ways. Maybe it's playing with fire, but my experience is that they've taught me to ride relaxed and smooth in the wet.