GT250R Mango a good bike or what?

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Gidday, just got the practical part of my learners passed on Friday and planning on finishing the theory sometime this week.
That being said I have ridden a motorbike a grand total of 5 times including the test.
It was enough for me to stop what I was doing and go get my license. Fantastic stuff!
Went into the local bike shop last week and sat on a Hyosung GT250R (Red).
Started her up, revved it a bit, went and had a cold shower....
Had a look around a few other shops at things like the GN250 and CBR250 but kept on coming back to the Hyosung.
Thinking electric mango is the best colour for me as it just looks great.
Feels great to sit on as well, more comfy than the other 2 IMO.
However admittedly being totally new to all this, I would like to know what the more experienced bikers have to say about this bike?
Any thing I should be aware of?
All good? Not so good?
Will have to take some for test rides once the license is out of the way.
Just pre-empting the test ride.

Also once I get a bike I need some basic pointers on how to keep it tidy and rust free. Just dry it down and spray it with CRC from time to time, or is there more to it?

Appreciate any comments.

Thanks in advance.

[SwanTiger]

It was enough for me to stop what I was doing and go get my license. Fantastic stuff!

Glad to hear. Welcome to Kiwi Biker.

Went into the local bike shop last week and sat on a Hyosung GT250R (Red).

Excellent bikes, very forgiving and easy to ride and when pushed they have a little bit of berries too. I owned an '06 from Feb until September and clocked up over 21,000 km in that period. I experienced a few minor problems however the dealer I brought from was extremely supportive and didn't fuck me around.

However admittedly being totally new to all this, I would like to know what the more experienced bikers have to say about this bike?

I wouldn't call myself experienced (although I've probably done more km's than most of the wankers on 1000cc bikes who ride on Sunny Sundays and call themselves experienced) but after owning one and meeting a lot of people who do or did own one... Very much a character bike, check out the korider http://www.korider.com/ forum which is dedicated to Hyosung bikes. You'll find a shit load of people who will sing their praises and a few who have had a gripe with their dealer and exagerated the circumstances and dog the brand. You'll also find lots of people on this forum and many others who will dog the brand based on whispers they've heard from other people, but never actually owned one. Smooth, nice power, comfortable and forgiving and got character. A good road bike.

Any thing I should be aware of?
All good? Not so good?
Will have to take some for test rides once the license is out of the way.
Just pre-empting the test ride.

There are a few common gripes, such as the flat spot between 6,000 and 6,500 rpm 'ish which isn't really a problem but some people do notice it. Usually you're accelerating through this range and it has no effect, however somtimes you're not and thats when it shows. Apparently the dealer can resolve this problem by cutting a wire in the CDI, or some thing along those lines. You need to make smooth firm gear changes to get the most out of the gear box, some people are a bit pussy whipped and try to tap it in and bitch about it not doing what its suppose to. They are prone to rust in some areas, it just depends on how you store it and what conditions you ride it in and keep it in, cleaning it on a regular basis and keeping it dry will solve the problem. If you find any common areas, use WD-40 / CRC and steelo pad to remove it, then use vaseline to seal it, this will prevent rusting. Every now and again clean the vaseline off and re-apply, this will keep the rust from coming back. Tyres and brakes, some people have a gripe with them, if you ride within their limits they're fine. If you can afford it, definitely get some decent tyres on there after 6,000 or 7,000 km when you're use to the bike. Could do the same with brake pads, but I never had a problem with mine.

Also once I get a bike I need some basic pointers on how to keep it tidy and rust free. Just dry it down and spray it with CRC from time to time, or is there more to it?

Search these forums, there is a wealth of information.

[hamie1]

I bought one because ;
I was new (I knew nothing about bikes) and therefore the bike had a warranty
it looked good - when I bought it I couldn't ride so I needed to at least look kind of cool
I like red
I knew it hadn't had the shi! thrashed out of it
I knew it hadn't been crashed

What I think now
I love my bike
It's pretty forgiving... oh last night still scares me...

What I've heard
You should have... ah who cares...

[Version_II]

Thanks for the info.
Got the learners passed and out of the way today.
Ordered the bike and it'll arrive on Friday for a test run.
CANT WAIT

[Fub@r]

I just got a 2nd hand GTR off Trademe with 500km on it and I love it. Its Electric Mango (Yellow), not my prefered colour but hell in the last week it sure has grown on me.

It runs mint, has the look and sounds just fine. Although there are many closet Hyo fans here (in public they won't admit it) you will get the odd dig but its all in good fun.

eg:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=39346

Also if you are going through a dealer you can get the 2006 model cheaper than a 2007. Only difference is that the 2007 model has black rims and black frame. Have seen a dealer in Auckland selling the last of his 2006 models for under 7k delivered. So make sure you haggle the price.

[bull]

i bought the Black framed , black rim model GT250R and its still reg'd as an 06 model, and the cost difference was a whopping $100 so not too expensive for slightly cooler look.
Love my Hyo - carries me 125kg, 6foot tall with ease, i commute daily to Wellington about 72km round trip and its all good. Do wish it had a little more power(maybe its me slowing the bike down tho) but its still in the running in phase - so maybe gets even better. Bought mine for same reasons as Hamie1 exactly - knew nothing about bikes so wanted warranty and guarantee that it wasnt a second hand thrashed 250. My mentor, the late UncleB commented that they are a very good learners bike, the vtwin gives nice smooth power and the weight is very manageable by a learner.