Hyosung GT650R - Worth buying one new?

[skelstar]

Ahh...this is the one that was on trademe about 4 months ago? Nicely tricked out bike that one.

[El Dopa]

650cc bike.

Well, close :-/

She's a 250cc.

[El Dopa]

For an 'R'?!?!?
Thats quite a bit more cheaper than down here. The 650GT (nekid) is $8K+ORC I think.

Yup. $7.2 inc on road costs, GST, etc.

I can't remember if I posted this in the other thread, but this is the info I got from Chris (?) at Mt Eden:

1) Kawasaki NZ have put their reputation behind them. They will be providing spares, backup etc, and will take the fall if they turn out to be donkeys.

2) Mt Eden will be providing a range of aftermarket bits and bobs, including an aftermarket can and carbs, for those that want to take them racing, or just want a bit more grunt. Mt Eden are also getting an after market cowl fabricated for the pillion seat, to turn it into a mono.

[GB500nz]

I've had a GT for a year and no complaints. It looks better and is more powerful than the SV. It goes very quickly and handles well. It's very comfy on long trips. Little things may go wrong as on any bike, but it hasn't let me down. It does weigh a bit more than it should. It uses little petrol on the road: you should get 330-350km per tank.

[skelstar]

1) Kawasaki NZ have put their reputation behind them. They will be providing spares, backup etc, and will take the fall if they turn out to be donkeys.

An isolated case maybe but I have seen enough to know that Kawasaki NZ have a very poor attitude to their Hyo-customers. Theres a thread about this on KB somewhere. I could be wrong, I have had awesome backup from my local, but Im not sure they are treated as well.

[kro]

They have these at Filco's, and I must say, the only thing I dont like about them is the name, it may mean "Super Dragon Weapon" in Korea, but it still looks like "Horsedung" when I look at it. A petty dislike I know, but I'm a cussy funt.

Good allround bike imo, and the price is magic johnson.

[Shadows]

They have these at Filco's, and I must say, the only thing I dont like about them is the name, it may mean "Super Dragon Weapon" in Korea, but it still looks like "Horsedung" when I look at it. A petty dislike I know, but I'm a cussy funt.

Good allround bike imo, and the price is magic johnson.

LOL I'd rather "Horsedung" than "Super Dragon Weapon".

Fuck that corny shit, sounds like one of those dodgy cartoons.

[Bonez]

I've had a GT for a year and no complaints. It looks better and is more powerful than the SV. It goes very quickly and handles well. It's very comfy on long trips. Little things may go wrong as on any bike, but it hasn't let me down. It does weigh a bit more than it should. It uses little petrol on the road: you should get 330-350km per tank.

I'd be interested in those knowing what those little things are . Been keeping an eye on one for a while. One thing I don't like is the lack of centre stand are they available at all?

[quickbuck]

One thing I don't like is the lack of centre stand are they available at all?

Bonez, you might have to bring yourself into the 90's on that one.

Done without my centre stand on the 600 for a couple of years now, (but the trolley jack under the prolink pivot is dodge when you are pulling the rear wheel off). I am sure a padock stand can be made for one (the GT that is). Infact, I know so, as I just went out to the bike shed to have a look at one, and the blobs are welded to the swing arm already threaded waiting for the appropriate hardware to be threaded into them.
There are no mounts for a centre stand.

A girl on base has just got one (Heven't caught up with her yet, but will one day soon), and it is parked in the bike shed behind me as I type.

[Bonez]

It's nice to go into a testing station and pop it on a centre stand. Saves the poor tester from having to lift the back wheel up so I can spin it for him/her.

[Bonez]

A girl on base has just got one (Heven't caught up with her yet, but will one day soon), and it is parked in the bike shed behind me as I type.

I'd be interested in feed back. I know the bike shed you speak there of.

[quickbuck]

Still there, and no bugger has cleaned it in a while! Must get the boys onto it. Missile bay is now an office block.

She has e-mailed me, and is keen to go out on rides with us, so I will get some feedback for you Bonez.

[Bonez]

Still there, and no bugger has cleaned it in a while! Must get the boys onto it. Missile bay is now an office block.

She has e-mailed me, and is keen to go out on rides with us, so I will get some feedback for you Bonez.

Thanks for that. Obviously the shed is in the same state I saw it in in 2001 ah?

[quickbuck]

Thanks for that. Obviously the shed is in the same state I saw it in in 2001 ah?

Well, yes close to it.
Additions are a Dead SR250, belongs to somebody who got direct posted to the school, and a dead slab sided Gas Axe 750 with a Yoshi Cyclone pipe S/N 000001. I guess the can is worth way more than the bike is.

[Qman]

i've only had my GT250R since Dec. but so far no complaints at all riding back and forth between AK and HN. the guys at Mt Eden have been fantastic, im just waiting for the new pipe and packrack for it. they are sourcing the aftermarket stuff from Aus i think. I get a lot of comment on the look of the bike ( positive comment ). i would say if your in the market for a new cheap 650, then go for it.