Hyosung GT250R, good bike or not?

**Indiana_Jones** · 15th February 2007, 08:23

GPX250 looks like it might be abit more comfortable for me, then my CBR250R is, but the GPX is only 2 inline, no?

-Indy

**imdying** · 15th February 2007, 08:46

The Hyosungs look like cheap crap, the GT250R has a depth of build quality a roach wouldn't drown in. But, the Japanese started out like that, now they're building some pretty nicely made machines. Mass manufacturing things and not having them look too much like that's what they are must be a prick, but the Koreans will get there. Be nice if they gave them some grunt, but then they're cheap as chips.

**Quartermile** · 15th February 2007, 10:00

I have a GSXRR250 a 91 which is old! but for me its a choice between getting a good realiable bike which will serve you well for years to come or get a fast one so that choice was easy!

The thing is it does get a bit annoying with the old features such as no fuel gauge and hardder to start but in my opinion it's worth it so really its a personal choice.

**Biff** · 15th February 2007, 10:45

Has anyone mentioned depreciation ( I can't be arsed to read all the threads) ?

Factor in depreciation and you may find that you'll loose a lot of cash when you come to flick a Hyosung on. It may look cheaper to buy on paper than, say, a CBR, but the Honda will hold its value much more. I'd guess.

Do some homework. Checkout bikepoint.co.nz, Trade Me etc for an indication of the second hand market rates for this machine.

**Simon A** · 15th February 2007, 18:09

Originally Posted by Quatermile

I have a GSXRR250 a 91 which is old! but for me its a choice between getting a good realiable bike which will serve you well for years to come or get a fast one so that choice was easy!

The thing is it does get a bit annoying with the old features such as no fuel gauge and hardder to start but in my opinion it's worth it so really its a personal choice.

There's absolutely no reason for a 1991 250cc bike to be unreliable and hard to start. You may want to get that looked at.

**Bonez** · 15th February 2007, 18:19

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

GPX250 looks like it might be abit more comfortable for me, then my CBR250R is, but the GPX is only 2 inline, no?

-Indy

So is a GSX250, air cooled as opposed to the GPX being liquid cooled. A GSX250 was recorded at 100 miles an hour at the sprints at Carterton last weekend.

http://www.cliffhanger.org.nz/result...s_2007_feb.htm

**Quartermile** · 15th February 2007, 22:58

Originally Posted by Simon A

There's absolutely no reason for a 1991 250cc bike to be unreliable and hard to start. You may want to get that looked at.

Yea actually It does start pretty easily but not quite as eaisly as my FXR did but it just Feeeeeeeels old.

**Indiana_Jones** · 16th February 2007, 09:00

Originally Posted by Bonez

So is a GSX250, air cooled as opposed to the GPX being liquid cooled. A GSX250 was recorded at 100 miles an hour at the sprints at Carterton last weekend.

yea, the GSX250 was one bike I was looknig at getting when I was shopping, the blue ones look nice and tidy

-Indy

**Bonez** · 16th February 2007, 15:58

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

yea, the GSX250 was one bike I was looknig at getting when I was shopping, the blue ones look nice and tidy

-Indy

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...6&d=1168069258

Seemed to go alright too.

**bigkev** · 16th February 2007, 17:39

I had a GT250R for 10 weeks. 1st came the fueling problem then the chain clip came off lucky i found it before it came apart while I was riding, then the battery died, front wheel went out of ballance twice, stoped starting in gear, fueling still not fixed had new CDI and new fuel valve still not fixed then it would start fine rev free and turn its self off when you went into gear it went back 7 times in thows 10 weeks and I got my money back from the relcutant dealer who has a bike that won't go. Ihad a YB100 for 12 years and did 30 000 kms with only mantiance to do, my VT250 and GSXR250 also gave me no trouble. I'd buy a second hand jappa you just have to look the facts most of the jap 250 sports bikes are nearing 20 years old and most still go fine

**Simon A** · 16th February 2007, 19:02

Could have been a lemon but it certainly doesn't look good for the Hyo's.

**phaedrus** · 16th February 2007, 22:30

I don't get it, when all your big brand bikes fall apart it's called character.

anyway i thought i'd put my oar in. I've got myself an 04 naked GT250, and nearly 3 years of fun. In fact I'm confident enough to push my luck and get another hyosung for my next bike.

**SpinFx** · 16th February 2007, 22:37

I was in the local bike shop today and the sales guy said that most kawasaki engines have been stamped with...........made by Hyosung motors........not sure if true.........but the guy said they're very popular and have good backup procedures and service in place. Go hard and enjoy the road fumes.

**YLWDUC** · 16th February 2007, 22:51

I know there's nothing I can do about this sad state of affairs, but why is NZ even bothering with 250cc for learners anyway?

That said, I'd get a GT250R if only they fixed the damn clocks!
That, and the GT650X is looking pretty sweet.