Hyosung GV650 Aquila

[Radar]

Anyway, essentially what i'm asking about is does anyone own one of these or used to. How does it handle the twisties, any major mechanical problems and just general opinions on the bike.

Cheers for any advice.

Ask the guys that own them - GV650 forum:
http://www.korider.com/forum/modules...viewforum&f=45

First sticky at the top of the forum page is this: "Should i buy it??? seems like a deal worried about issues???"

>> Problems such as:

A need to bypass the black carbon canister on the right side of the bike near the chrome carb cover - it can cause the gas tank to burst.

The first generation had a mirror defect (Late 2005 and 2006)

Block off the AIS system (very simple) to prevent motor damage.

LCD gauges - about 2,000 miles into it - the gauge goes wacky. Its a factory warranty replacement thing.

There are step by step directions for these fixes at www.alternativecruisers.com - free download directions.

[Maha]

Hey there folks,

My full license is coming up soon and i'm considering getting the Aquilla 650 because I love my cruisers but have been tempted to get a sports bike because I do love my corners..

On a quick research around this bike appears to be the best next option for me. Classified as a sports-cruiser, I love the look of it and I reckon this bike is exactly what i'm looking for..

Anyway, essentially what i'm asking about is does anyone own one of these or used to. How does it handle the twisties, any major mechanical problems and just general opinions on the bike.

Ofcourse i'll be taking one for a test ride as soon as I get my full but you only get so much from a test ride.

Cheers for any advice.

And no.. i'm not gonna get the trend killer kit for it..

Do you really have your heart set on the Aquila?
Have you not considered one of these 650's?
For the money? I know what I would purchase.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-150393138.htm

[rogson]

Mid-sized semi-cruiser with mumbo?
Honda Magna!
There is a gorgeous one at Red Baron.
Try it - you'll buy it!

[Radar]

Do you really have your heart set on the Aquila?
Have you not considered one of these 650's?
For the money? I know what I would purchase.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-150393138.htm

The Suzuki S40 is a single cylinder, air cooled only, and not as powerful as the Aquila or the Honda Magna V4.

Personally, I'd go for the Magna but would not be upset with the Aquila.

[Jiminy]

The Suzuki S40 is a single cylinder, air cooled only, and not as powerful as the Aquila or the Honda Magna V4.

Personally, I'd go for the Magna but would not be upset with the Aquila.

I'm with you on that one. Would possibly add the S50 or the Intruder to the list, although I don't know how good they are in the twisties. Of course there is also the never ageing Mr Max...

I faced the same choice a few months back, but couldn't find a GV650 or a Magna to try around here, so I ended up buying an M50 (which I'm very happy with). The only issue is that I'm dragging the pipes...

[Bob]

Take a look at the following link:

http://www.hyosung.co.uk/media.php

In there are two downloadable reviews of the GV5650

And this is a link to Kevin Ash's review:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...t/mfbike14.xml

Hope these assist. I think in many ways Kevin Ash's is the one that gives best feedback, as he isn't riding it thinking "sportsbike", which is a crime oft commited, especially by MCN!

[Radar]

I'm with you on that one. Would possibly add the S50 or the Intruder to the list, although I don't know how good they are in the twisties. Of course there is also the never ageing Mr Max...

I faced the same choice a few months back, but couldn't find a GV650 or a Magna to try around here, so I ended up buying an M50 (which I'm very happy with). The only issue is that I'm dragging the pipes...

The M50 is way better than the S40. Very nice looking. If I could be sure that my body could cope with a cruiser riding position, I would be happy with an M50. How much more $$ is the M50 than an S40, second hand?

The Kevin Ash review is interesting. It starts by saying Hyosung has been around since 1978, but new to us (outside of Korea, SE Asia). His one sentence summary/caption is fitting: "Head turner: Hyosung's GV650 Aquila looks good and has decent performance, but the brand name might be a problem in an image-conscious market"

[edit] See also: http://www.bikez.com/bike/rating.php?idbike=23121
Hyosung Aquila 650 - Engine performance, reliability, maintenance costs, etc. rated by riders

and: http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hyo...a_650_2006.php

[megageoff76]

I park next to a GV 250 or 650, and although its only about a year old, its a festering pile of corossion and rust. Unless your going to be hosing the sucker down every week with WD40, id say go with the above Suzuki recomendations.

[Nagash]

Gah.. my cunt of a boss (also a rider) told me to take a look at a Ducati Monster 800 S2R... and that's now also taken my fancy...

This whole looking for a new bike thing is hard..

[Edbear]

...This whole looking for a new bike thing is hard..

I feel your pain...! Personally, I'd ride the M50 and the Duc. but they are quite different bikes, you'll probably want both...

[quallman1234]

If you do buy a GV650, buy it from a trusted dealer. So if something does go wrong, you can take it back and they will happily fix it. Ive heard that the warranty on the hyonsung's aint too bad. I guess there attempt of making up.