Hyosung GT250R, good bike or not?

**Finn** · 12th February 2007, 15:16

Originally Posted by SwanTiger

Ok Dave, I'm bored now, you've killed it for me.

The Repsol is going on TardeMe tonight. After reading Fairfax's result of $22m (EBITDA) for TradeMe, I think they'll need my business to try and justify the $700m spend. They would have been better off putting the money in the bank. They didn't listen to me.

**WarlockNZ** · 12th February 2007, 15:18

Now, while I do understand that opinions are just that, it does make sense to keep on eye on your bike.

Regardless of what you ride.

Rear shocks give out, that's a fact of life .. and metal .. well, metal "rusts" .. but thanks for the heads up on what to be careful of, i think its good advise for any bike.

and now ... I want you too to go at it ... i was looking forward to reading a few pages of flame war ... you've both just killed it for me.

**avgas** · 12th February 2007, 16:06

everybike is a POS on occasion. Thats what makes bikes quirky.
Bikes are like women; no matter how/if you ride em - it will cost you money. no matter what year - she will still try and kill you. and if you treat her badly she will tell you to fuck off.

**hyosung01** · 12th February 2007, 20:32

It makes me laugh how people can jump to conclusions by just reading a review or word of mouth, The only way you can draw a conclusion about this bike is to take a ride.

**Zapf** · 13th February 2007, 00:48

I have ridden a Hyosung, if I had to buy a 250. It'll won't be at the top of my list.

**qldzxr250a** · 13th February 2007, 08:34

i rode one when i did my licence...had a nice pipe too...... then got my zxrtwofiddy...........then life really began...

**scumdog** · 13th February 2007, 09:13

Never ridden one BUT Phaedrus has had one since new, had no problems with
it and keeps up on KB rides down here.
PM him and ask for an honest opinion from somebody who uses one regularly.

**Indiana_Jones** · 13th February 2007, 09:19

Originally Posted by Juud

There is a review in this months Kiwirider Mag about the GT250R and apparently it's a great bike but not for the novice because of the riding position. Might be worthwhile to buy it (or read it in the shop

).

I'm sure there are plenty of KB-ers who can tell you the pros and cons as well.

Welcome to KB by the way!

Yea I read that review too, they seem to like it alot and recommend it for an epxerience learner.

But yea, as it's been said, there are heap about, they sound nice and seem pretty torquey.

-Indy

**Disco Dan** · 13th February 2007, 13:49

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

seem pretty torquey.

bike or owner?

**floyd2004** · 13th February 2007, 19:24

To all those girls out there that are jumping to conclusions.
I have had my hyosung GT250R for three weeks now and it is perfect.

people have a few misconceptions cos it is new, but it is the worlds biggest selling 250cc for a good reason.
Couple of small problems that it does have don't matter till ur pushin it to the edge and by that time you would have addressed the front brakes and tyres.

Not too forget that people are compairin them to race bikes that have been round for a few years and the quick ones have all been modified over the years. There are a few GT250R's overseas that comfortably reach 200km's with room to spare. so give it 12 months till a few more have been sold and performance parts are more available to the huge amount of users.

??????????

PS I could go on...

**Craig11** · 13th February 2007, 21:01

Comeon a rage about a hyobag doesn't deserve 2 posts (Other one in club250) no matter how amazing you think they are.

Still can't beat the cbr or zxr for 4 stroke 250s

**carver** · 13th February 2007, 21:15

Originally Posted by corny4

Hi guys,
I thought i would ask you about the Hyosung GT250R

.first of all is it a good learners bike or bad?
And as a first time road rider (5 years off road experience)is there anything i should be aware of on the road like if heard of tankslap but not sure wot it is?
I haven't got my lisence yet but i am saving up.
Cheers

big kev might have a thing or two to say about them..
crap tires for one...my friends GT 250 comet hit 40,000kms~ no prob.
i dislike their feel, having owned one i felt the brakes and gearbox offered no feedback..GPX is a better bet, cheaper too

**qldzxr250a** · 14th February 2007, 06:53

i hear vespa do a nice 250cc scooter........

**Dooly** · 14th February 2007, 07:08

The local Kawasaki agent has a line up of Hyosungs just down the road from me, and I must admit the sports bike models look damn good from a distance.
Even up close they look kinda 'swish'!

**terbang** · 14th February 2007, 18:55

They're all quarter bikes..!

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