Love my Hyosung gt250r

[Rev DJ]

Well, I've done it - 1800km round the south island on my GT250R - what an awesome machine. I'll post a longer trip update but suffice to say I am very impressed with the 'Red Machine'. I have used my bike mainly for commuting and the odd KB blat. The SI trip was a real test of the bike (and rider). Open road touring was a blast and the GT250R handled it with ease (including additional kg's coz of tank-pack and back-pack). Back at work today, I am wearing the BIGGEST grin! Cheers DJ

[Slyer]

about to clock all the 7s (77,777.7) and all is well

Just the other day on the Ninja.

[gw555]

well here is mine (and in >2 years including being off the road for two months)

[Eng_dave]

Yeah thank god, Some ho bags who like their machines and not scared to admit to it. I've got a 2006 Gt250, and love it, I tried loads of bikes before settling on the Hyosung. It was the only bike that felt right. Right size, right power delivery (V2), Only complaint is the brakes, but get some none stock and your laughing.

[Hadley]

Im very happy with mine too...

[GrayWolf]

Well, I've done it - 1800km round the south island on my GT250R - what an awesome machine. I'll post a longer trip update but suffice to say I am very impressed with the 'Red Machine'. I have used my bike mainly for commuting and the odd KB blat. The SI trip was a real test of the bike (and rider). Open road touring was a blast and the GT250R handled it with ease (including additional kg's coz of tank-pack and back-pack). Back at work today, I am wearing the BIGGEST grin! Cheers DJ

Good on Ya Rev....... now we just gotta get your knee scraping sorted! Oooooo my bad!!

[Jim]

Gotta love the South Is, eh!
I got my 250R in Auck and rode it down to Invervegas, thru Opunake, SH45. It was awesome, so much fun for not a lot of gas. Only times I wasn't having so much merriment was in the wet here and there. I just can't feel confident on the Shinkos. I want to, but I can't. I feel like I'm riding on butter, and I'd rather keep the black bits on the road...

What's everyone else riding on? Stock tyres or something new?

[Radar]

What's everyone else riding on? Stock tyres or something new?

Shinkos get lots of flack here on KB but some of the flak is undeserved. They are cheap and last a long time. I put over 10,000km on my Comet with Shinkos, including some terrible conditions - heavy rain, strong winds, in the twisties (Rimutakas), and never have had problems with the Shinkos. I think they are excellent value for money. If you want to race like hell and don't mind spending more $$ on tyres, go for a brand with more street credibility such as the ones in the list below. I recall some KB'ers recommending Bridgestone BT's on 250's, Hyo's included. I have Pirelli Diablos on my VStrom and of course its better on the twisties but its a different bike altogether.


Top rated tyres, June 08 issue of BIKE magazine:

1 Dunlop Roadsmart 3TC
2 Pirelli Diablo Strada

3 Metzeller Roadtec Z6
4 Michelin Pilot Road 2CT
5= Avon Storm ST
5= Bridgestone BT-021
7 Maxxis Supermaxx m6029

8 Continental Road Attacks

[Jim]

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if I could do with a bit more practice...

I guess it just always feels like it wants to leave me and find its own path in life... Starting with the rear... Maybe it wants a holiday in Bermuda...

[rphenix]

My bike is still riding around on Shinko's I might see if I can wear em out before next winter, but otherwise they will stay on the bike... as I can live with them.

In saying that, they are crap, particular with wet metal joins on a bridge, cat's eyes (basically anything a little slippery they seem to slip way more than a decent tyre). Normal seal thats got a bit of grit to it they are fine, including on a bit of loose shingle.

The wifes Comet has been transformed in stopping power with dunlops instead of the shinkos she was riding on.

[Iain]

so true mate ...ive had mine since july done almost 5000 k and its a great bike ..will need a new chain soon though.....got enough power for me though

Ive had my GT250r for a year now... 17,000km on it and due for a service. Didnt attend to the chain quick enough and it popped off and ate out the rear hub. All replaced - my own fault for not adjusting it or getting it serviced quicker.

I love my Hyo, and for all the new GT250R riders out there - dont mess around, and if you have a bit of spare cash, replace brake pads ($80), chain ($80) and clutch cable ($69) with aftermarket ones - even before they are spent. Oh, and the Shinkos are OK in summer. But put on a set of Sport Demons ($400) and wow, WOW.

Just my advice for those with low K Hyos.

Iain

[klimis88]

Hallo riders...i live in GREECE...
I just bought a nice gt250R hyo 1800 kms old..
I have mod the CDI..
this is my babe..i have also add some style..
comments???

[tri boy]

That AGV sticker looks really good, as does the rim tape/paint. Nice one

[Gummie]

YEA i loooove mine to hehe

[klimis88]

I Have also change the turn singal lights and cut the license plate plastic..Now i am ready to change the stock muffler ..thanks for the comments...