Hyosung 250R

**skelstar** · 6th October 2005, 08:05

I heard on the grapevine that these fully faired version of my bike (250GT) maybe coming into the country. They are on the www.hyosungmotors.com.au site. Looks very similar to the 650R. I think they look sexy. I have seen one (650R) in black and it looks magic.

**gamgee** · 6th October 2005, 08:46

finally something other than gn's coming into the country

and yeah they do look nice, wonder how much they'll cost, how much was your one?

**Coyote** · 6th October 2005, 08:49

I think they look awesome. Good to see Hyosung aren't just copying the other companies and are making their own image

**skelstar** · 6th October 2005, 08:51

I bought mine for $6000 new. support from my local has been excellent. You should expect the same from yours as they dont have a known brand that they can rely on to sell the bikes. We are the ones who promote the brand with our own experiences I guess.

I expect that worst case the bike will cost $8K. Probably $7K. I dont know for sure that they are coming into the country BTW.

**Jonty** · 6th October 2005, 09:13

I think they will sell well here. I wonder if they weigh less than the GSX? If so, it will be a good alternative to the ageing inline 4's.

**GR81** · 6th October 2005, 09:14

thats a VERY nice looking bike!

(the GSX is a 2cyl, not inline4

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**skelstar** · 6th October 2005, 09:28

Originally Posted by Jonty

I think they will sell well here. I wonder if they weigh less than the GSX? If so, it will be a good alternative to the ageing inline 4's.

Well I dont think you can buy GSX's new anymore. I think my bike weights about 160kg, and it looks as big as the 650GT version. Most people that comment on my bike say that it looks big. A big advantage (Im guessing) for when I go to a larger capacity bike as I will be familiar with the size, geometry and handling.

**Smorg** · 6th October 2005, 09:34

Originally Posted by GR81

thats a VERY nice looking bike!

(the GSX is a 2cyl, not inline4

)

LIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Coyote** · 6th October 2005, 09:40

The 650R is only about 500 bucks more than its naked version isn't it? So the 250R should be about the same

**skelstar** · 6th October 2005, 09:57

Originally Posted by alarumba

The 650R is only about 500 bucks more than its naked version isn't it? So the 250R should be about the same

The 650R is $1000 more than the naked, but *apparently* Hyosung announced that the 650 naked is now $7999 (down from $8995) and the 650R is $9999.

**Krayy** · 6th October 2005, 10:07

Originally Posted by skelstar

The 650R is $1000 more than the naked, but *apparently* Hyosung announced that the 650 naked is now $7999 (down from $8995) and the 650R is $9999.

I'd be interested in looking at the 650S if they end up bringing that in. Looks da bomb,

**Str8 Jacket** · 6th October 2005, 10:07

Originally Posted by gamgee

finally something other than gn's coming into the country

hehe, while waiting at Caltex for everyone on Sunday there were at least 3 red 250 Comets on the forecourt at once . . . remember that Skelstar? :eyepoke:

**skelstar** · 6th October 2005, 10:11

Originally Posted by Krayy

I'd be interested in looking at the 650S if they end up bringing that in. Looks da bomb,

Apparenlty (again - I dont want to sound like I know what Im talking about) they arent going to bring in the semi-faried one. You can buy bracket/cap thingies to turn the fully faired 650R into an 'S'. About $89/side. Maybe. Dont quote me

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**skelstar** · 6th October 2005, 10:12

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

hehe, while waiting at Caltex for everyone on Sunday there were at least 3 red 250 Comets on the forecourt at once . . . remember that Skelstar? :eyepoke:

Indeed I do. Still had the silly mudguards attached though

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