Hyosung GTR250

[judd18]

wow thanks for the input so far really appreciate it

cheers

[MidnightMike]

And any other good 250.

Good?, oh, I see. So good mean fast does it?

Seriously dude.. THIS NOT A DIG AT HYOS

Ride more than one. Hyos are gutless dont care what any one says. YEs they may suit you and the anyone who own's one but at the end of the day they are underpowerd . Im sure the people who own em or who have love em, and good on them. But you should be looking at all 250's

Jump on a 600 bro, your 250 will feel like a scooter. Most 250's are underpowered, thats just the way they are. (Bar the 2 smokers) But its that exact reason why they make such good learner bikes. Each has their own merits. The hornet you have to rev to 10 million RPM to get anywhere but thats what some people like, its exciting, and thats cool. Then theres the twins like the Hyo's/GSX's/GPX's etc. which dont have that kick in the power like the fours but have much more usuable power through the mid-range and bottom end, making them better around town/commuting etc and you can afford to be lazy with your gear changes. Its just like you said, it may suit some people. But comparing them to your hornet and making it seem like its not underpowered is hilarious. Quite like what there selling for on trademe and in the dealerships.

Are you looking at the Hyo because of your size? Bandits and hornets and VTRs are all more comfortable for the larger rider than the faired sports bikes, and they have more power than the Hyo.

Bandits and VTR's are tiny. You want a big boys two-fiddy then get a Hyo, a GSX250 or a Hornet.

[McJim]

You should do a search on threads for this subject. When I was looking for a 250 learner I did tons of research and found out some of the basic hp spec.

Here's an indication of what I discovered. I went for a VTR250 but then I'm only 6'1". Speed was not on my agenda but I found myself tired of the bike after 6 months with 6 months of restricted licence still to go. I wouldn't get an ancient thrashed 4 cylinder either.

Get a Hyosung if you want but be prepared to take some shit for owning it.

The chart below shows why many people refer to it as gutless.

[325rocket]

The chart below shows why many people refer to it as gutless.

shit, the bandit does have a fair bit more power

[Ragingrob]

Wow great chart mate! I take the phrase "Hyo's are gutless" to just point out their power to weight/size ratio.

Midnight Mike - The difference ratio of HP between a Hyo and ZXR = About 1.57. Plus the ZXR weighs less.

The difference ratio of HP between a ZXR and SV650 = About 1.59. Plus the SV weighs more.

So the difference is actually quite astounding! Riding a 600 makes 250s feel like scooters, and with these ratios riding a ZXR would make a Hyo feel like a scooter.

[Dakara]

Good?, oh, I see. So good mean fast does it?



Jump on a 600 bro, your 250 will feel like a scooter. Most 250's are underpowered, thats just the way they are. (Bar the 2 smokers) But its that exact reason why they make such good learner bikes. Each has their own merits. The hornet you have to rev to 10 million RPM to get anywhere but thats what some people like, its exciting, and thats cool. Then theres the twins like the Hyo's/GSX's/GPX's etc. which dont have that kick in the power like the fours but have much more usuable power through the mid-range and bottom end, making them better around town/commuting etc and you can afford to be lazy with your gear changes. Its just like you said, it may suit some people. But comparing them to your hornet and making it seem like its not underpowered is hilarious. Quite like what there selling for on trademe and in the dealerships.



Bandits and VTR's are tiny. You want a big boys two-fiddy then get a Hyo, a GSX250 or a Hornet.

+1

The difference between a Hyo and a ZXR250 is 16hp.... generally the 600CC supersports are 110-120 HP and weigh pretty much the same as the 250's

[judd18]

well looking at the figures it doesn't bother me that its pretty gutless. I have never ridden a road bike before and i know a couple of expierence mature riders that say start with something not to quick which sounds fair cuz ill probably get carried away and end up flying off a big ass hill as i will be riding the naiper gisborne road which is savage but real windy

[portokiwi]

i have a 900cc and I get passed by scooters I am just a slow rider.
How do you keep a 900 under 60kmph????

[NOMIS]

You should do a search on threads for this subject. When I was looking for a 250 learner I did tons of research and found out some of the basic hp spec.

Here's an indication of what I discovered. I went for a VTR250 but then I'm only 6'1". Speed was not on my agenda but I found myself tired of the bike after 6 months with 6 months of restricted licence still to go. I wouldn't get an ancient thrashed 4 cylinder either.

Get a Hyosung if you want but be prepared to take some shit for owning it.

The chart below shows why many people refer to it as gutless.

Where you get the chart?? the 2007 hornet figures are around 38 I think ugly as hell to, Older specd modles are meant to be 40 -42 hp depending on year, ( so ive been told from net searches )

Im not just talking about pewer of the hyo to me I absolutly loved how it looked for ages before buying a bike ( the reason most people get them ) but.... after looking at them closer and a lot the just seemed to have a cheaper feel about them if you no what i mean? then I came across my bke and the decision was a easy one,

But yes Hyosung owners love em and there no problems with that, just how people give honda owners greif I dont see anything wrong with them. good for what there made for.

[NOMIS]

Good?, oh, I see. So good mean fast does it?



Jump on a 600 bro, your 250 will feel like a scooter. Most 250's are underpowered, thats just the way they are. (Bar the 2 smokers) But its that exact reason why they make such good learner bikes. Each has their own merits. The hornet you have to rev to 10 million RPM to get anywhere but thats what some people like, its exciting, and thats cool. Then theres the twins like the Hyo's/GSX's/GPX's etc. which dont have that kick in the power like the fours but have much more usuable power through the mid-range and bottom end, making them better around town/commuting etc and you can afford to be lazy with your gear changes. Its just like you said, it may suit some people. But comparing them to your hornet and making it seem like its not underpowered is hilarious. Quite like what there selling for on trademe and in the dealerships.



Bandits and VTR's are tiny. You want a big boys two-fiddy then get a Hyo, a GSX250 or a Hornet.

Ive been on some kwaka ( motard oldschool ) 650 that was pretty stink.. I rode a 1993 gsx - r 750 and that was fast in a straight but i could throw my bike into a corner a lot better, And yes my hornet is slow as hell lol. mums GTT caldina quicker after 70kmph lol.

next bike for me 08 cbrr 600 that or a 08 R6

[MidnightMike]

Midnight Mike - The difference ratio of HP between a Hyo and ZXR = About 1.57. Plus the ZXR weighs less....

I was comparing a hyosung to a hornet 250, not a zxr. But yes, there is a noticeable difference between the two, ive ridden both the Hornet and the Hyosung GT250. If the hornets were more reasonably priced for their age (not likely these days) then I would have gone for one instead of my GSX for sure.

Ive been on some kwaka ( motard oldschool ) 650 that was pretty stink.. I rode a 1993 gsx - r 750 and that was fast in a straight but i could throw my bike into a corner a lot better, And yes my hornet is slow as hell lol. mums GTT caldina quicker after 70kmph lol.

next bike for me 08 cbrr 600 that or a 08 R6

Yeop two fiddys are so much more fun through the tight stuff, lean in throw the bike down shoot through and rip the throttle open again for the next one... good times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDgKQuQiTYk&feature=user

[NOMIS]

I was comparing a hyosung to a hornet 250, not a zxr. But yes, there is a noticeable difference between the two, ive ridden both the Hornet and the Hyosung GT250. If the hornets were more reasonably priced for their age (not likely these days) then I would have gone for one instead of my GSX for sure.



Yeop two fiddys are so much more fun through the tight stuff, lean in throw the bike down shoot through and rip the throttle open again for the next one... good times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDgKQuQiTYk&feature=user

I got my hornet alot cheaper than a hyosung and it only what 7 year old now 9000k when i got it, and for a few grand less than a hyo.. but yeh the older 750's and 600's like fat women .. dont know why they went so wide in the early 90's era

[McJim]

Where you get the chart?? the 2007 hornet figures are around 38 I think ugly as hell to, Older specd modles are meant to be 40 -42 hp depending on year, ( so ive been told from net searches )

I wrote the chart myself to compare learner legal bikes when I was out looking for one. I had to research each bike to find the power etc. Spent 2 months before I decided on the VTR250.

Note the word 'Approximate' this is not gospel official info just a bit of a guide that's all.

[FLYMO]

if ya want parts cheaper than any dealer and 1/4 the time to get them
www.richardhyosunggvgt.com
3 days from korea to nz for a lock kit and mirrors and indicator lenses
18 days fom the dealer for the mirrors and bout a $100 more expensive too

[Hadley]

You sound like you are pretty keen on the ol' Hyo's.
Ive had mine over a year now and the only problem Ive had is the horn stopped working one day. Was fixed at my first service.
I use mine mainly as cheap transport to and from work, and the occasional 1-2 hr long cruise.
True, they arent the fastest kid on the block, but its suits my purpose.
Check out www.korider.com if you havnt already, heaps of good info over there.
Cheers