Hyosung GTR250R, good/bad?

[CB ARGH]

Aah! I can't make my mind up!

The guy in Red Baron says that "it's a good bike", and that if you wanted performance you'd go with one of those *pointing to second hand hondas, yama's, etc*, but says the best thing about a brand new bike, in this case Hyosung, is you know it's whole history, and the torque would get you out of the corners faster.

People say that the brakes are weaker, well, compared to what? I've come off a Year 2000 XR200 Honda, drum brakes and all, that stopped me in time to stop my balls kissing the handlebars, so I'm sure that two discs and callipars on the front and one on the back would do the trick?

Honestly, I don't know, that's why I'm asking.

Any help please.

STEVEN

[James Deuce]

I've ridden the Comet and the GT250R for a reasonable amount of time and they're better put together than the old munt that they sell as "sportsbikes".

If you want to spend almost the same amount of money on a 15 to 20 year old bike instead of buying new and getting a warranty and a recall programme then that is the choice you face.

I'd buy the Hyosung if I was buying a new 250 today.

Let's be clear about something though. V-Twins do not make more torque than parallel twins, singles, or transverse 4s of the same capacity. They all deliver torque differently. Someone will no doubt post a graph displaying a V-twin making 1 kg/m^2 of torque more than a transverse 4 of the same capacity, but the reality is that there is a gnat's whisker in it.

Brakes: Easy to fix

With the old 250s (CBRs, ZXRs, FZRs, GSXRs) you will have to understand that there will be things that will be wrong with them. Steering head bearings, swingarm bushes/bearings, chain, sprockets - I've seen some nightmares being sold for big money.

[mowgli]

Hyosung GTR250R Good/Bad?

Neither. They're great. I loved mine and it served me well.

Edit: I think the "bad brakes" rep that the hyobag has is related to the naked comet that only has one rotor on the front.

[James Deuce]

Neither. They're great. I loved mine and it served me well.

Edit: I think the "bad brakes" rep that the hyobag has is related to the naked comet that only has one rotor on the front.

Bollocks. The Comet's brakes are better then the GT650R's for some reason.

I did provide links to stuff I'd said before.

[McJim]

From the people I've met that had them they seemed to like them quite a lot. I had this choice to make not too long ago myself - brand new GT250R or used VTR 250 (3,600km so very lightly used when I got it) I went with the VTR coz it was a known brand to me.

I would be interested to see how the hyosungs compare with the Kawasakis parallel twin 250s since they have the Ninja 250 and the GPX250 offering quite similar performance and stunning looks with the new Ninja.

[325rocket]

good bikes, i also love mine.
as for the brakes i have never not stopped so that must be a good thing.
you really have to ride one yourself. there is really no point comparing power, torque on 250's none of them are all that fast (Aprilia RS250 excluded). if you want fast get a bigger bike, if your on your learners just wait it out it wont be all that long.
good luck

[mowgli]

Bollocks. The Comet's brakes are better then the GT650R's for some reason.

I did provide links to stuff I'd said before.

Which Comet are you referring to Jim2? My GT250R Comet had two brake discs up front while my friend's GT250 (naked) Comet only had one. My brakes never caused me concern but I doubt I'd have felt the same with half as many rotors.

As for the GT650R ask DB. They've got one of each.

[kiwifruit]

Bad. I wouldnt touch one for fear of breaking it.

What about something like this;
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-155594829.htm

[BiK3RChiK]

As for the GT650R ask DB. They've got one of each.

Actually, we now own 2 x GT250R's and 1 x GT650R. I couldn't comment on the braking of the 650 but have never had an issue with stopping on the 250. Both I and my son absolutely love our 250's. At this stage, neither of us would consider anything else. However, I'm sure that when I get my full, I will be looking at something else besides Hyosung. But that is a whole different story.

[DingoZ]

Have not regretted buying my 2007 GT250R Hyosung. Has performed faultlessly for 10,000km. Nothing has broken, nothing has gone wrong electrically or mechanically.

Not had an issue with brakes, or the tyres.

For the complete package of being able to walk into a dealer and pay your money and ride away on a brand new bike which will see you through to your full licence, and still hold a reasonable re sale value, if you look after it that it is ... Worth the money

But as everyone will tell you, ride it first, if if suits you, it is after all your money, you have to decide in the end.

I'd buy another one if I was in the market for a 250

[T.W.R]

Having to deal with quite a few GT250Rs that we sell from the initial assembly from the crate, pre delivery inspections, 1st services & on going servicing and warranty issues, the bikes are OK nothing spectacular but totally ample for their intended market.
The variation in build quality leaves them lacking by comparison to Japanese brands, the brakes match the performance of the bike.
The only thing that always astounds me is the amount of swarf that collects on the sump magnet at the 1st service it's a considerable amount but always the same amount.
Kawasaki NZ who distribute the Hyosung are at a dilemma because the GT250R sells at a 3/1 ratio compared to the Kawasaki or any other brand.

[BiK3RChiK]

Kawasaki NZ who distribute the Hyosung are at a dilemma because the GT250R sells at a 3/1 ratio compared to the Kawasaki or any other brand.

Possibly because of their price and their 'look' more than anything. I would have thought the Kawasaki Ninja would have been a little more competitive than that though...

[CookMySock]

The only real problem with the the Hyosung GT250/650R is the suspension. On undulating road they are rough as crap, and if you are trying to corner the thing really fast and hit the rough, you better hold on tight and be ready for some time airborne. Make sure your helmet is on really tight too. Yep. Bumpy as.

Forget about which is faster, etc etc yadda yadda yadda. It's a 250. It's a learner bike. Live with it. Get your full and then get a 600. On the open road the GT250R will happily howl along on the flat 120k, and climb most if not any hills in top gear sitting on the speed limit.

For styling and wow factor, the GT250R and GT650R look really cool. Your Mum will frown. Your Dad will love it. Your girlfriend will love it. People will wave at you. They look hot.

Brakes - you grab a mitt full of them and squeeze, and they stop. Squeeze really hard and it will stop really friggin quick, and maybe slip the front loose. You don't need anything more than this - It's a learner bike.

The GT250R really needs a noisy exhaust on it. I have heard one (didnt notice the brand) and it sounded like a modern dirtbike. Yum. Pop the GT650R back two gears and cane it, and standard it sounds great. Neither of these bikes are really audible at 100km/hr.

The bottom line is, for someone who is a new new learner, straight out of the Basic Handling Skills test and scratchies, the GT250R is an impressive machine in all respects. The bike sets a very good foundation for rider and bike - one of respect for his machine that will last forever. It looks and feels like a big bike, because it is a big bike.

Parts are dead cheap and available easily (one week wait max) from http://www.richardhyosunggvgt.com/

Yeah we like them. Got three so far, and the other teen (13 y/o) wants one too - that'll be four.

DB

[Dakara]

Was a no brainer for me. I bought my GT250R Novemeber last year, got the 08 twin-tone (i.e the '07 re-painted ) and love it. It definately doesn't have as much power as my old ZZR but I much prefer the handling.

My brakes are fine, yes the are a tad weak but not an issue. My only reccomendatin would be to chage the tyres, especially since it's winter. I kept the Shinko's on for the first few months, they were ok on the dry, but deadly in the wet. Since I threw on a set of Pirelli's it's like riding a totally differen't bike!

Also, if your planning to move onto say a 600 when you get your full, the Hyo is a great stepping stone as it handles like a bigger bike (apart from the throttle ) due to the fact it weighs the same/more than most modern 600's and is roughly the same size...

I sit my full shortly, so been looking into my replacement and will be able to trade the Hyo for $5,500 - $6,000 depending on what I buy, which aint much less than I paid for it!

[FLYMO]

yeah same all all above
its a good bike for the conditions and as they say parts are cheaper out of korea and quick too
colours are not too bad either
all and all im happy with my gt250r