Hyosung or not to Hyosung, that is the question

**badassblake** · 25th August 2014, 17:42

Hey team. I have been looking at a few Hyosung GT650's lately. Only ridden the naked ones so far and have been reasonably impressed. I am looking at them as a Lams bike with the option of de-restricting once on my full. Have looked at 2012 models around $7000, with around 9-10,000ks. Does anyone have any knowledge on them? I have heard a few negative comments about build quality etc, but that seems to be focused on the older Hyosungs. I am open to other options, but struggling to find anything that offers similar value for money.
Apologies if this is in the incorrect forum, but fellow Learners and Restricted riders might have some pretty good input.

Thanks!!!

**Akzle** · 25th August 2014, 18:09

listen, "blake".

you are no bad ass.

do not buy a hyoshit.

you now owe me some fucking sushi.

**GSW** · 25th August 2014, 18:12

10 foot pole and dont touch

**badassblake** · 25th August 2014, 18:22

Thanks "Akzle" Your reply is enlightened and informative.

Also, thanks GSW, have heard similar comments!!

**GSW** · 25th August 2014, 18:40

Originally Posted by badassblake

Thanks "Akzle" Your reply is enlightened and informative.

Also, thanks GSW, have heard similar comments!!

The build quality is pretty average at best, and the OEM parts tend to wear out and break at the drop of a hat

**DR650gary** · 25th August 2014, 18:43

I see you are in Auckland so you have a large market to look at.

This is my listing but is not LAMS approved. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...998697&ed=true

There is a Lams model and it is an easy mod, the dealer may tell you about it.

Anyway, go look at one and then compare it to the Hyosung. They are miles apart in build quality and ride. The Hyosungs that I have looked at were a bit baggy when a few years old and heavy and lumpy when fairly new.

They did seem indestructible but then they did seem to be the sort of bike that you would want to destroy.

For the money that you want to spend there are many good options that will have a better resale in the future.

I like the DR650 as a good learner and play bike but I am biased.

Cheers

**nzspokes** · 25th August 2014, 18:52

We have a Hyo gt650 quietly rusting away in the shed.

**The End** · 25th August 2014, 19:28

I was looking at getting one too, before I decided against it and got a 2007 Hornet 900.

I would say stay away - I did a lot of research and got pretty close to buying one, but the reliability was putting me off majorly. Now that I have the Hornet, I am glad I didn't try to save a bit of $$ and get a worse-off bike (inb4 debate).

Check out korider.com - a great Hyosung community that will be able to answer any questions you have.

Do what I did if it applies to you - wait a bit, save up some cash and get a better/more reliable bike. Have fun

**FJRider** · 25th August 2014, 19:41

Originally Posted by badassblake

Thanks "Akzle" Your reply is enlightened and informative.

Also, thanks GSW, have heard similar comments!!

What he means ... "Badass's" DON'T ride Hyobag's ... enjoy the enlightenment ...

**Akzle** · 25th August 2014, 20:10

Originally Posted by FJRider

What he means ... "Badass's" DON'T ride Hyobag's ... enjoy the enlightenment ...

cunt. don't go thinking you know what i means. and while that's 100% true. salmon sushi. with okonomiyaki and inari.

**FJRider** · 25th August 2014, 20:17

Originally Posted by Akzle

cunt. don't go thinking you know what i means. and while that's 100% true. salmon sushi. with okonomiyaki and inari.

Cunt .. ??? Smells fishy to me ... but so does the Sushi ... so all is well ...

**Akzle** · 25th August 2014, 20:50

Originally Posted by FJRider

Cunt .. ??? Smells fishy to me ... but so does the Sushi ... so all is well ...

theres a cream for that. Or wasabi. Get your nose into that!

**Ender EnZed** · 25th August 2014, 21:17

Hyosungs aren't necessarily total shit but for $7k you have a lot of options.

Unless you're a midget or a weak little girl I'd recommend a DR650 (or a KLR if you have bad taste/ are fat) for substantially less than what you have available. They go well better than any pre-LAMS learner bike (probably better than the restricted new ones as well) and you can kick them down a bank or ride up a river without much trouble as a bonus.