Can someone tell me specifically why the Hyosungs are bad?

[Zamiam]

Yup, they build a properly high quality product.

And they got it so right they haven't changed the design in all that time

[GrayWolf]

or the 110 years of Harleys

or the OLDEST bike manufacturer in the world, Its the ROYAL ENFEILD which is 116 years old... google it

[eelracing]

and I answer with this...

Yep, they've been holding up Gixxers for years.

Theres an RC30 for sale at Keown Honda In Wanga's currently...18k and it's yours.

[Conquiztador]

Much the same as Hyundai.

Thought that was a car. Shows how little I know...

I had a Hyosung '06GTR

Speedo was replaced by previous owner. Then when I bought it the temp guage didn't work and later the rev guage backlight failed to work.light required. New light required. A small bolb. Can happen to anyone.
At over $300 for a replacement unit I just went without haha. You planned to replace the rev gauge because the light failed????
Sidestand switch liked to fuckout all the time. Seriously, is there ppl that do not disconnect the annoying things???
Spark plug cracked on me once too, had to ride home under 6k revs otherwise it would backfire like crazy and cutout Let me get this right... Hyosung makes spark plugs???

I knew a girl who rode a 250 sports one of them a few years ago. She then moved on to a Triumph. The Hyosung served a purpose. I recon it fits the beginner market. Once you have your wings you get rid of them. Re the issues: One problem they tend to have in common with Chinese scooters is the crappy steel they use.

[ducatilover]

And they got it so right they haven't changed the design in all that time

I know, they still have one wheel at the front and one at the rear!

[Sable]

The number one reason to avoid Hyosungs is as simple as there are so many far, far better bikes for so much less on the second hand market. Just putting it out there.

[slowpoke]

The 650 is an SV650 engine (which to my albeit limited knowledge has always been produced by Hyosink under licence for Suboringzuki) in a wonderfully heavy frame

I think this is a myth that Hyosung are keen to keep alive, trading off the Suzuki name. It's my understanding that Hyosung employed the SV650 engine designer to design them a similar engine.....you can judge for yourself how well they build an engine in comparison to Suzuki......

[nzspokes]

Mates got a GV250. At 17000k it siezed. Missed one 4k oil change.

Mechanic said he had seen 10 others do the same thing.

[Maha]

The metal used when they first came out had the same consistancy as a Twix Chocolate bar...

[Fatt Max]

I've had my GV250 now for over 2 years. Its got 26,000 on the clock and is still running sweet. Now, as many of you know, I am a big fat bastard and this bike can haul my arse along very nicely thank you very much.
I use it for commuting and have also done a few good out of town runs on it, its been to Wellington and back without even a spit.
I find it easy to work on, look after and its cheap to fuel up. Its a big framed bike making it fat bastard friendly and I love it.
Thats my story, I'm off to the pool room...

[Drew]

The 650 is an SV650 engine (which to my albeit limited knowledge has always been produced by Hyosink under licence for Suboringzuki) in a wonderfully heavy frame with cheap suspension and superbly tacky design, much the the 250.

No, it fuckin isn't!

The SV650 motor has featured in one other bike. The Cagiva Raptor.

[wharekura]

Why is it, do you think, that nearly NO Hyosung 250 riders, upgrade to the 650?

I have a gv250 and got my 6f about a month now so looking to upgrade. i wont consider the 650 due to price, ugliness, rego price increase and want to take a small step up in power like a 400cc to 600cc.

mine is a commuter and had no problems for a year so far.

[nzspokes]

I've had my GV250 now for over 2 years. Its got 26,000 on the clock and is still running sweet. Now, as many of you know, I am a big fat bastard and this bike can haul my arse along very nicely thank you very much.
I use it for commuting and have also done a few good out of town runs on it, its been to Wellington and back without even a spit.
I find it easy to work on, look after and its cheap to fuel up. Its a big framed bike making it fat bastard friendly and I love it.
Thats my story, I'm off to the pool room...

Well I know where there is a parts bike sitting.....

[FJRider]

The number one reason to avoid Hyosungs is as simple as there are so many far, far better bikes for so much less on the second hand market. Just putting it out there.

But the common belief that new is better ... overides that opinion. Regardless of actual fact.

[Madness]

But the common belief that new is better ... overides that opinion. Regardless of actual fact.

You're referring to DrunkenMistake again?