Hyosung GT250R 2006

**fizbin** · 6th March 2008, 17:54

There are heaps of these on trademe.

I have had mixed review from good to bad about these bikes.
has anyone owned one? if so what was it like?
If not what has everyone heard about these bikes. Are the sound or cheap knock offs like some people say they are?

**Gubb** · 6th March 2008, 18:15

I've got a 2007 model, and it hasn't missed a beat, couldn't have wished for a better first bike.

**fizbin** · 6th March 2008, 18:29

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

I've got a 2007 model, and it hasn't missed a beat, couldn't have wished for a better first bike.

What are they like to ride. I am a fairly big boy 110 kgs 5'10 would they be sutible or would i be better with something else?

**Gubb** · 6th March 2008, 18:33

I'm bigger.
6'4" and 115Kgs.

I absolutely love the riding position, it took a little while to get used to as you lean quite far forward, and it took a couple of weeks for my wrists to get used to it, but I found that it sets me up just right.

Drops into corners like nobody's business, sure it's not as powerful as the early 90's bikes, but for me, it suits perfectly.

Best advice anyone can give is get a test ride, it's the only way to see what's right for you. You can get ideas from their people's opinions, but ultimately, if you have to live with it, you better be damn sure that you test it properly first.

Plus you can do some sweet mods, check out my profile pic.

**fizbin** · 6th March 2008, 18:46

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

Best advice anyone can give is get a test ride, it's the only way to see what's right for you. You can get ideas from their people's opinions, but ultimately, if you have to live with it, you better be damn sure that you test it properly first.

Lol Thanks

problem is that the only experience i have riding a bike is the basic handling cert
an i am not confident that i can properly test ride the thing

never mind.

**Korea** · 6th March 2008, 18:50

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

I've got a 2007 model, and it hasn't missed a beat, couldn't have wished for a better first bike.

give it time, it's only March 2008

**RantyDave** · 6th March 2008, 18:51

Originally Posted by fizbin

I am a fairly big boy 110 kgs 5'10 would they be sutible or would i be better with something else?

You're basically the right size for one, they're big bastards if nothing else.

Regarding build quality - always a contentious issue. It seems to have got better. A lot of the early GT250's were pissing rust within a year. A lot had their rear shock totally buggered by 18 months. But you're always going to find happy Hyosung owners coming out the woord

You'd want one that was garaged, that's for sure. But I think they're basically sound.

Dave

**Gubb** · 6th March 2008, 18:51

5 months ago I was in exactly the same boat as you.

Never ridden a bike before, had a 3 hour tutorial, then my BHST.

I rode about 15-16 bikes before I settled on the Hyo, it's size was my deciding factor, as everything else felt like a toy to me. I found that the guys in the bike shops were a lot more forgiving to newbie riders asking the same old questions, and wanting to try as many bikes as possible. In fact, they gave me 5 times as much face time than a guy who went and bought a $20,000 Aprilia, because he knew what he was after.

If you also look around, you will find a bike shop that will look after you. Just avoid Motomart in Wellington, they weren't interested in me whatsoever, and made me feel like a dick for asking questions, and like I was wasting their time.

Good luck! and keep us updated.

**fizbin** · 6th March 2008, 18:59

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

5 months ago I was in exactly the same boat as you.

Never ridden a bike before, had a 3 hour tutorial, then my BHST.

I rode about 15-16 bikes before I settled on the Hyo, it's size was my deciding factor, as everything else felt like a toy to me. I found that the guys in the bike shops were a lot more forgiving to newbie riders asking the same old questions, and wanting to try as many bikes as possible. In fact, they gave me 5 times as much face time than a guy who went and bought a $20,000 Aprilia, because he knew what he was after.

If you also look around, you will find a bike shop that will look after you. Just avoid Motomart in Wellington, they weren't interested in me whatsoever, and made me feel like a dick for asking questions, and like I was wasting their time.

Good luck! and keep us updated.

i will do these are the tow bike i am tossing up between at the mo
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=143261331
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=143450389

**CookMySock** · 6th March 2008, 19:02

Originally Posted by fizbin

problem is that the only experience i have riding a bike is the basic handling cert an i am not confident that i can properly test ride the thing

never mind.

Don't give up! TELL THEM! Maybe they will take it to the park for you, and you can idle around on the grass in first gear. You will love it after the first 50 meters, I promise!

My Wife was scared shitless of her GT250R for the first two weeks, and now She is a seasoned "Learner". If you like it, then buy it - you will not be disapointed.

However, I would go around the bike with a ring-spanner set before I drove it. Some people have reported "loose bits".

DB

**fizbin** · 6th March 2008, 19:08

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Don't give up! TELL THEM! Maybe they will

However, I would go around the bike with a ring-spanner set before I drove it. Some people have reported "loose bits".

DB

yeah i have been reading lots about them
at the mo i am leaning more to the Hyosung but it is more expensive and up north where as the Suzuki is 600 less and 10min drive away from where i live now lol ahh

**Gubb** · 6th March 2008, 19:09

All bias aside.

To be fair mate, that GSX looks like a pretty good piece of kit, and about $1K cheaper.

**fizbin** · 6th March 2008, 19:13

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

All bias aside.

To be fair mate, that GSX looks like a pretty good piece of kit, and about $1K cheaper.

yeah i know i just worry that it will be to light for me. my old man rides and has said that i should go for a heavier bike due to my size.
the question is will the GSX be to light. i will be (once i get my confidence up) be riding this to and fro from work every day about a 60k round trip, and it has motorways that can get quite windy.