Hyosung GT650R

**Matt Bleck** · 19th August 2005, 15:49

I'd have to say that I wasn't really a fan of the naked 650, but this one spins my wheels. http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?...918&fSetId=381

**zadok** · 19th August 2005, 18:44

This must be at least the third thread about the Hyosung. Shows they are capturing peoples imagination. Good to see it mentions a second generation, better finished product, which tended to be the only criticism of them. Does look nice.

**Riff Raff** · 19th August 2005, 19:19

Originally Posted by r4q2

I'd have to say that I wasn't really a fan of the naked 650, but this one spins my wheels. http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?...918&fSetId=381

Saw one at Mt Eden Motorcycles yesterday - it's very sexy in the flesh. Would imagine it's not too dissimilar to my SV (and a bit cheaper too). Might have to take one for a test ride.

**Matt Bleck** · 19th August 2005, 19:25

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Saw one at Mt Eden Motorcycles yesterday - it's very sexy in the flesh. Would imagine it's not too dissimilar to my SV (and a bit cheaper too). Might have to take one for a test ride.

If you do let us know what ya reckon about the brakes aye.

**White trash** · 19th August 2005, 19:27

Originally Posted by r4q2

If you do let us know what ya reckon about the brakes aye.

Eh? What do you wanna know about them?

**Matt Bleck** · 19th August 2005, 19:31

The dude in the write up reckons the brakes are shit. I was wondering just how shit they are.

**justsomeguy** · 19th August 2005, 20:00

Yes this is the 3rd bloody thread...........here's the one I started a long time ago.........

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=14914

Can someone please take one for a test ride and tell us L-Plate and restricted riders how they are??

Are they at $2K less than a SV650S a bargain or a cheap pile of poo??

If they go as good as they look they would make an excellent first bike for those on their full license.

**Matt Bleck** · 19th August 2005, 20:05

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Yes this is the 3rd bloody thread...........here's the one I started a long time ago.........

Ah, yeah, sorry dude!

**justsomeguy** · 19th August 2005, 20:17

Ahh - nothing to be sorry bout old fella - it's all good

Just curious about the bike.

In bright yellow it looks like a real cool toy.

However all the reviews and general comments point towards buying a SV650S instead of the Hyosung.

**Firefight** · 19th August 2005, 20:25

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Ahh - nothing to be sorry bout old fella - it's all good

Just curious about the bike.

In bright yellow it looks like a real cool toy.

However all the reviews and general comments point towards buying a SV650S instead of the Hyosung.

yes, I agree if you had to pick between them I would def go for the SV.

F/F

**aff-man** · 19th August 2005, 20:26

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Saw one at Mt Eden Motorcycles yesterday - it's very sexy in the flesh. Would imagine it's not too dissimilar to my SV (and a bit cheaper too). Might have to take one for a test ride.

Had a chat to mike apparetly they put out a bit more horsies than the sv and do the same job
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/5060/4646/

**zadok** · 19th August 2005, 22:17

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

However all the reviews and general comments point towards buying a SV650S instead of the Hyosung.

This is the second generation, so should be better.

**Bob** · 20th August 2005, 10:22

From memory of UK magazine tests of the original GT650 Comet, they're pretty good in most respects. BUT... brakes are wooden and weedy, suspension is too harsh (I was talking to someone today who sees one every now and again and he was telling me it bounces about a lot more then other bikes on the same route) and the finish isn't bad, but could be better. Oh yeah - they're heavier than their Suzuki counterpart.

The other comment I recall is that the cooler pipe is seriously exposed (but then it isn't exactly hidden away on the SV).

But if Hysosung are as good at listening to their customers as everyone seems to think, dampens the suspension and beefs up the brakes then for a couple of grand less than an SV, I reckon they're reasonable value. OK, residual sales value will be less, but then you're paying a lot less to start with.

I notice from the article they're also bringing out a cruiser based on the same engine. Now that could be a real winner - detuned SV engine in a cruiser should work nicely.

Now if only the official UK importer would bring them over! We get the 125 and 250 models, but we've only had the 650 Comet so far... and one of these days I WILL see if I can blag a ride...

**SportsBikes NZ** · 28th August 2005, 09:41

Hi guys, I can get these fairings for the svs 650/1000. They arn't badly priced either. I have some pics on my gallery, our go to our web www.sportsbikesnz.co.nz