Hyosung GT250R, good bike or not?

**corny4** · 10th February 2007, 16:15

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

**Bonez** · 10th February 2007, 16:24

Welcome to KB. Seem to be quite a few of them on the road so must be doing alright - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19717

And

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=43597

**Juud** · 10th February 2007, 16:52

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!

**tide** · 10th February 2007, 17:10

Hiya

Welcome to KB...

I have a GT250R, I like it... it was the first bike I got and had never ridden before...

I haven't found it too uncomfortable even as a n00b, just the odd wrist pain and once or twice on a really long ride my right foot goes to sleep...

One of the reasons I got it was it is a big bike for a 250... and wanted a full fairing bike... and it is a good price...

Don't let people put you off saying they are problems, I think most of the problem have been sorted.

Anyway enjoy...

**gijoe1313** · 10th February 2007, 22:31

Oh oh...watch out for a Warlock and a Fub@r to rear their electric mangoes and giddy-yap into this thread soon!

good to see you considering two wheels of freedom for road use!

**Mr. Peanut** · 10th February 2007, 22:33

It's a bit of a handbag. A little embarrassing, but a competent enough machine.

**McJim** · 10th February 2007, 22:42

It's like shagging a really ugly lassie. It might be great fun but it's f*cken embarrassing when yer mates find out.

A lot of people I know have them and enjoy them. Still a bit pricey I think.

VTR250 $8,000
GT250R $7,200
GPX250 $7,000
Yamaha Scorpio $3,800

I think that's about it as far as new 250s go these days. Outside NZ I think most countries have a 125cc rule for Learners (or in the states where they use the darwinian method of ride whatever you like without a helmet from day 1!) so there is no longer a global market for 250cc bikes.

**Mr. Peanut** · 10th February 2007, 22:48

Originally Posted by McJim

It's like shagging a really ugly lassie. It might be great fun but it's f*cken embarrassing when yer mates find out.

Cue smug smile

**disenfranchised** · 11th February 2007, 07:54

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

I've got the naked hyosung, and reckon its a great bike for a learner. Not sure about spending the extra on the faied model though...it's a lot of extra money for some bits of plastic. Does look nice though.

**disenfranchised** · 11th February 2007, 07:57

VTR250 $8,000
GT250R $7,200
GPX250 $7,000
Yamaha Scorpio $3,800

I think that's about it as far as new 250s go these days. Outside NZ I think most countries have a 125cc rule for Learners (or in the states where they use the darwinian method of ride whatever you like without a helmet from day 1!) so there is no longer a global market for 250cc bikes.

You forgot the Honda CBF250 $7000
And the Hyosung GT250 $6200

I've never seen a Yamaha Scorpio here in NZ. Can you get them?
At that price I might see if my woman will get one and join me riding.

**MVnut** · 11th February 2007, 08:08

Some say they like to rust !!???

**corny4** · 11th February 2007, 09:58

Thanks guys keep it coming.But also would this bike get me over Rimutaka Hill between Wellington and the Wairarapa pretty fast on a regular basis. So tell me every thing I should know.
Thanks