The people who are writing negative things have never actually owned one. I bought a Hyosung MS3 4 years ago and have put 18k miles on it. I have only replaced the belt, spark plugs, and oil. I had more problems with my triumph bonneville
@@arcrides6841 My little GD250r single is at 15k miles. It's a little rough around the edges but what do you expect at a lower price. I'm very happy with my Hyosung, certainly isn't junk.
@Bilbo Baggins No they aren't. That's just something people who wasted money on a bike they don't have the talent to ride think to try and justify their stupidity.
I bought a 2008 Hyosung GT650 in 2011 for $1,800 and rode it for almost 2 years as a daily commuter. It never let me down and was a great conversation piece. Sold it in late 2012 for $3,600. I miss that bike so much.
They may seem cheap.. but value for your dollar is phoenable.. cheap buy means cheap fix.. let's be real our stupidity kls them..... so reality is I'd buy 2
@@karlinmckinnon2878 Yep. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have a G70 3.3t Sport some day soon. That's probably the only car I'd get rid of my Fusion Sport for unless something better comes out in the meantime. I love me a good underdog sleeper.
@@karlinmckinnon2878 haha I wouldn’t go that far. They look nice and what not. But they still don’t have the requisite prestige, status, and track record required by most of the people shopping for a S class or 7 series. Those people typically aren’t cross shopping with Hyundai. More so, someone that wants an S class, but doesn’t have (or want to spend S class money) will be the majority of Genesis buyers.
@@TheAsheybabe89 when you don't care about the crowd and like to stand out a be different, this company has a lot to offer. Just as good for half as much.
Hyosung sounds dumb, but I bet the first time people said Suzuki, kawasaki or Yamaha they thought it was a weird name too. Lol. I'm really hoping these guys bring some sweet bikes over soon.
@@by406 No, the point is he thought Hyosung sounded dumb. But it doesnt sound dumb, its just not normal. Unlike other foreign names that are also "weird" like Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan for more examples.
Theyve actually been making bikes for Suzuki for decades this is a detuned sv650motor but a better frame. Alot of.cheap road racer guys look for these and throw sv motors in buy some extra fairings and go have some fun. Good bit of fun and way faster than a sv that way but some do the ninja 500 swap too depends what you want to ride on really.
It will never happen. S. Korea hates motorcycles. Only OECD country to out law motorcycle on freeway. What small number of people willing to ride just choose foreign bikes. Only market they can prosper is scooters. They will run out of money and will go out of business or get taken over by Chinese companies just like rest of motorcycle companies from S. Korea. May be they are already bought out.
@@Kobain222 I have NEVER seen a Chinese bike or scooter rust apart and I have seen almost 20 year Chinese bikes with several tens of thousands of miles! You're just blowing things out of proportion just like the media does. When it comes to a Chinese bike, you just go over the whole bike to make sure all the bolts are tight and maybe use some blue Loctite on some of the major components that are subject to a ton of vibration and bumps. Do that and you will be just as reliable as any other manufacturer, and MORE reliable than some brands, but at a fraction of the cost!
@@Kobain222 i have tons of Chinese 4 wheeler and pit bikes. even the china clone ruckus and never had any issues. and all my machines see redline at least 5 times a day even on a cold motor
I owned a 650cc Hyosung Cruiser, that looked similar to the Harley V-rod. It was metallic red and although I was always waiting for it to breakdown, it never did. It was a lot of bike for a low price. Other bikers looked down on me, but it did its job.
ROAD WARRIOR have had a 650r for over four years now. Maintenance is super low compared to other motorcycles. I live in India, and you know the road conditions here. It’s very well build. Ppl only can’t accept what they have no idea about even if it’s exactly what they need.
My first bike was a 2009 gt650r comet. I miss it a lot actually. If Hyosung made a 1000cc motor to stick in that frame they would've been in a better place in the market back then.
My first on road bike was a 2006 gt650r comet and your definately correct a 1000cc in it would be great and not sure how Hyosung are doing in the market ATM but would be great to see one as that big petrol tank could stay the same 👍
I recently purchased a 2015 GT650RC (injection model) with just under 7k km on it for 2800 bucks. Around 600 more in maintenance due to the bike having 0 maintenance done on it by the previous owner. Bike runs smooth and looks awesome in my opinion. I haven't ridden many other bikes to compare, but the tank grip feels much better than a 2019 CBR1000RR (haven't ridden older models) for me as a pretty bulky guy. Overall I'm happy with the bike for what it is. My second choice was an MT07 (aka FZ07) but the price difference was over double to buy a newer model MT07 with under 10k km on it. I will say this though, maintenance schedules do need to be followed with the GT more than any other Japanese bikes, while the parts are cheaper, they don't last as long. With proper maintenance though, it is a fine bike to ride. Just my 0.02 on this bike. PS. I live in Korea and even here, part availability for Hyosung bikes is not great, so make sure to check that out if you're interested in it :)
Saw this on the market for sale. 2015 efi model only 1800km driven from previous owner. Bought it and was almost 2grand cheaper than every other motorcycle in the 600+cc range. It is my first motorcycle and so far I am loving the ride of it. I think Hyosung is underrated and if they keep up this standard and beyond they can become a house brand in the industry
You've have a great bike, but make sure you sell it before it starts to have problems. Because you have to find parts on e-bay. there is not such a thing than Hyosung supply and support.
hyosung is actually a partner of Suzuki since 1970s. Most of Hyosung's bike is actually Asian market version of Suzuki - 650 engine above is based on Suzuki engine. Hyosung specializes on fleets (for delivery or courier or bike rental companies). So it is essentially Suzuki bikes made in korea.
A little background. Hyosung is or was same Corp as S&S motors of South Korea. They once were a sub contractor for Suzuki. The 90 degree V twin of the famous SV650 came from a R&D Co-development project between S&S and Suzuki. S&S built the motor as a 650 and 250 for Hyosung. I rode a cruiser version 250 Hyosung. I liked the bike. It was built on the same frame as the 650. All other rice burner 250 cruisers are on a small frame and feel like a small clown bike from the circus. I do not know anything about the single cylinder Hyosung. However, should the same quality build of their 90 degree V twin carry over it is a winner. A few years ago Hyosung attempted a co-venture with ATK motorcycles of Utah, a US boutique builder of XC motorcycles. The deal was build Hyosung in Salt Lake with ATK badges and call it Made in the USA. The venture failed. Maybe they did not read Trump's book The Art of the Deal. LOL
Tim Hays I don't know where you got your information but Suzuki did not develop the SV650 engine with any Korean company, Hyosung did lease the rights to build the engine, but the engine that Hyosung built is inferior to the Suzuki engine as it vibrates and is not as refined as the Suzuki SV engine.
I bought a GV650 years ago for $1,500 with 5,000 miles on it. It's got better than 12,000 miles on it now, no problems except a leaking gas tank I had to seal. Goes faster and handles better than a sportster, and doesn't leak oil. I love my bike!
I own a 07 hyosung gv650 aquila. it's an amazing bike and I absolutely love it, the only issue I have is getting parts which you have to order or find a parts bike but parts are not expensive. All the hyosung style are really nice all the way from the street bikes to there cruisers. Love your TH-cam channel keep up the great content.
I've had my 06 GT650S since new and it as never missed a beat . At the time here in Australia it was 4K cheaper than anything else in its class and came with adjustable pegs , tall tinted screen , heated grips , tank bag , soft panniers and a stainless steel rear rack all for 7500 ride away . Value for money it smashed the competition as they came with nothing and we're 4k dearer
I have a 2008 GT650R. Its a pretty decent bike. I got it for insanely cheap at $1300. it had some cosmetic damage, spent a couple hundred for new mirrors and turn signal lights and a new windshield and new front ferrings . its been pretty solid, only issue I've had so far is a blown fuse. had it for like 3 years.
I had a Hyosung Comet. Fun bike despite having a 250cc v-twin engine. It was reliable and affordable to maintain. I gave it two 28mm carburettors and changed the rear sprocket for smaller sized one. And also I gave it a new exhaust system. Top speed was 156km/h (98mph). That was recorded on gps.
The ST 7 is a large and heavy bike. It is to heavy for a 700cc motor. I mean honestly it is easer to manover a BMW 1600I LS in the Garage than a Hyo ST7. And realize that Hyosung does not support spare parts for your bike after 36 month's. Hyosung said Quote: "By US law, we don't have to". Be aware just saying.
@@BlackSlimShady That is not true. Try to get me a Daewoo ECU for a Hyosung GV250. Hyosung itself wrote me: Sorry we don't support Dehwoo ECU's anymore. But you could rewire (dealer said about $ 3500.00 + wireharnis). Fuel pump forget about it. Etc, etc, etc....
@@herrmahlzahn6924 oh that sucks. But I'm sure that's the same for most manufacturers. Not supporting the smaller lesser known bikes of their company. I can get parts for any of the main bikes they sell.
@@BlackSlimShady Keep your fingers away from that bikes. It hurts. I could get any motorcycle-part for any Japanese from Chinese, European Bike since the beginning of time. But a Hyosung is like, after you pushed that thing out of the showroom "Hyosung what?". Hyosung said, that they only support their products for 5 years. Hyosung stated that They don't have to do it longer by law. That is what Hyosung send out as a letter to customers. Changes they did, for example on the GV 650 between 2014 and 2019, the 2014 is no longer supported. That could become a very expensive Barn blocker. Here in the area, many Hyosung dealer drop the brand because no support from Hyosung. My Dealer gives the bikes he got in store almost away. Bye, bye but don't come back. Ronny from the JC+B's sales department said, that they don't need, every single morning, a crowd of very angry customers that wait for warranty approval, parts etc. JCB's takes now Royal Enfield as a second brand into the store. So you wanna a GV 650 for $ 2800.00 if you want to sign that the dealer does not support the bike with any repairs, or spare parts. Warranty work must be done by a different dealer. You want a Hyosung SP7 brand new 1 miles on the clock for less than 3000? Ok but you know that no one else will. The SP7 is a 2014 bike, couldn't be sold and now not even supportet by Hyosung anymore. And that bike is brand new, never left the show room. If I would have to repair a Hyosung, I need to ride more than 250 miles away and the Dealer there does not take any new Hyosung customer in. He supports only customer that had bought in the past a bike from him. He send his stock of Hyosung to an auction. I don't say the Hyosung GV250-650 is a bad bike. No the opposite. It is a very good motorcycle, Only if something breaks, you are definitely and completely on your own. At least in the southern US.
Bought a Hyosung GV250 as my first bike and I rode that thing everywhere for four years. They weren't top tier bikes but they work and they'll get you where you're going.
I've owned a 2012 Gt650r. Honestly, for the price, wayyyyy worth it. V twin engine giving that grunty exhaust, and low end torque for days. Very good commuter. Although it did vibrate a bit, still, I would buy it again.
The sv650 engine was manufactured by Hyosung for the Seoul Olympics. Is a 90 degree engine, used in both the sport and cruiser bikes. Owned both my gv650 since new in 2008 and not one problem with them.
I'm pretty happy with my 09 GV650. I went from a 08 Triumph Bonneville T100 that absolutely killed my knees to ride. (Previously Torn Acl's ) I rode a carb'd gv650 years ago and liked it. When I sold my T100 I went looking for one. I found mine new in the crate from a Honda Dealer that when Bankrupt and had all their inventory sold through auction. Hyosung USA Warrantied the bike as it was new even though it was a NOS bike that had been through Auction. I Thought that was pretty friggen nice of them. I Had it sent to a Local HYO Dealer and they set it up and did the PDI. Going from the T100 to the gv650 was like strapping on a Rocket. Its Fast as F. Had one issue with a leaking primary cover that the Local Hyo Dealer fixed for free under warranty. He came to my House 30 miles away and picked the bike up and then brought it back. Several Month's later when Hyosung did a Bulletin on the drive cog the dealer came buy again and picked it up , did the service and brought it back...Can't beat that. The Bike still seems to garner the same amount of looks the Bonnie did if not more.. Some things have been skimped on like the chrome and electrics at this price point. But I had the same thing with my Bonnie and it was twice the price. I knew all this getting into both bike so preventive measures were taken. I replaced the Stator and R/R with Kawasaki and Yamaha parts respectively within weeks of owning it. The Dealer was fine with it and it's never been a issue since. These were known issues with the 650 Hyo power plants but I liked the bike so I did the conversion. The Chrome was waxed the week I purchased it and it still looks brand new. Basic Upkeep and running Rotella t6 have been just fine. I did almost the Same with My Hinckley Triumph. Lots of wax on the chrome and a Yamaha Mosfet R/R when into the Triumph. I was sad to see the Triumph go but my Knee's weren't. If you like it get one. Try to buy from a Brick and Mortor store that will honor the warranty. Parts are easier to find. There's plenty of dealers in the states and shops that carry the parts. Iv'e never had a issue finding anything I need or want. I can have my Oil filters and air filters delivered to my door in 3 days or I can make a trip to the local shop that sells Hyo's to pick them up. It's been a Fun Bike. I doubt I'd ever sell it.
here in Brazil, we have fans of this motorcycle hyosung, I am one of them, we have a big group on Facebook, the company that was responsible for the distribution of these bikes has not been around since 2013, but the bikes still survive thanks to the resources to keep the proper functioning.
I like samsung phones and the tv i have has done well for 7-8 yrs. I wont ever buy another samsung appliance though. 3 months after i dropped $700 on a new washer,it shit the bed. 4 different samsung factory techs couldnt figure it out. They did replace it after the 4 attempt to fix it. Took another 3 weeks to get the replacement. 2 months with no washer.
I bought one of these to learn and pass my test on. I still have it 3 years later, im very happy with it. I got rid of the clip on bars and put some a renthal bar on instead, so much more flickable now.
I'm glad you like it. I'm partial to Hyosung (though, to a point you made, I'd suggest they change their US operations name to "High Song" or something similar). I think of them like Hyundai, another South Korean company. Almost as good as the name brand Japanese models; nowhere nearly as expensive. Ergo, good value.
I actually bought one of these bikes brand new back in 2009 (It was a left over 2007 model) and it was a GT650S. All it lacked was the lower fairing. I probably put about 20K-25K on that bike in the span of about 4 years as it was my DD and my only mode of transportation for a while. I will say the mechanical aspect of the bike worked very well. Never had any issues with it. Mine did have electrical issues at the end of its life before I sold it. The starter is disengaged until you pull in the clutch, and my sensor for that started getting real weird. Had to keep it 3/4 pulled in to start. I believe I also had to change out the charging system at least once, possibly twice. I can't remember. Also, my bike was carbureted . Not saying that's good or bad, just stating a fact. This one might be injected as I don't see the choke on the handlebars like mine had. Another issue I had with the bike was the plastics. They were definitely not great and the connecting tabs started to crack. Might be because it was NOT garage kept in the least. At the end of the day, it definitely had some issues that needed to be addressed but it was an amazing, fun bike and I always got a ton of compliments on its sound and looks.
While "Yosung" is certainly closer to how it's pronounced over "High-oh-sung", the H is not at all silent. Hangul is a bit tricky, but makes perfect sense with a bit of practice.
I live in Australia and recently bought a 2010 GT650R. Absolutely love it, although the previous owner did not take great care of it so I had to snatch it up, got it for less than $2000AU, it is a decent learning bike dollar for dollar and definitely could use some engineering improvements such as the dash and other electronic updates but it is a great bike.
I own the gt 125, it is faster than most bikes in that category and is much more reliable, I have done 40000km on that bike with basic maintenance. About 35000 of those were on the highway cruising around 10-12k rpm. Pretty sure the competition would need a rebuild by that time...
No. Most 125s live a tough live. Plenty of suzukis,hondas,yamahas,kawasakis or even daelims last that long with basic maintenance. Hyosung and daelim copy japanese engines anyways most of the time
Honestly, the only video on TH-cam regarding the hyosung bike that's not in 144p lmao. Good review ngl, Im gonna be getting a gtr650 2016 model soon :D, it's pronounced 'he-yoh song', korean is a bit hard to pronouce. South Korea has always been economically behind Japan, it took them a while to get started and to be honest they do lack the quality and promise of good quality Japanese bikes would now offer, but I reckon Hyosung could make it one day.
I would buy one. Parts? Well, I have a Hyosung Dealer even in a small town in east Texas. I had a gv250 in Australia and I was amazed. Add on: Now I didbuy one, and have to realize it is not the same company anymore or the company that I had in Australia before. The dealer repaired the fuel pump, a warranty case, but I have now a fuel pump from Honda or Suziuki because Hyosung said "Warranty what?". ST, KS, S&S however they now call it. give the dealers no support. They open and close Hyosung dealerships here in east TX faster than Walmart can run out of freshly made Dinnerolls. KB Motorcycle took Hyosung in. 3 months later. Hyosung? leave me alone. I have 3 in the back there. I don't sell it, I have to keep my reputation and I have enough from angry customer calling me. I traveled from Hyosung dealer to Hyosung dealer because I need a fuel pump. Actually a warranty case but Hyosung said, they discontinued this Item. You can sue. In S-Korea in this case.The importer said, send the Bike to S&S in Korea they fix it. CJC Hyosung in Town said that he is not supported with the bikes from the importer. He said many things happen that makes the dealers life sad. But as a customer you have to be aware that you have absolute no support from Hyosung whatsoever. It takes, in some warranty cases, months until Hyosung gives the dealer a green light to fix the bike. CJC (the dealer that I bought the bike from) said that he has every morning a bunch of angry Hyosung customers waiting for the Store to open. He said he wanna go rid of the bikes. He still has some GV, GT's left that he sells very cheap. The GT 250 in black for 2000 USD out the door, but he makes it very clear and even makes it in writing now, he don't wanna be bothered with any repairs or warranty. He has enough of angry cussing customers that still pay the bank but can't ride the bike because of a lack of Hyosung support. No that is not the Hyosung that I know. It looks like Hyosung USA is something between a hit and run seller and importer. Even a China TaoTao scooter has more support than a Hyosung customer. Rant end.
I actually ran into a Hyosung dealer some years back and the guy at the dealership said the designer of the SV650 designed the Hyosung as well. It’s been so long I don’t remember in full detail but yes, the 2 companies were tied together somehow.
Hey Sean! You hit the nail on the head going down the Suzuki path. There was collaboration with Suzuki to get them started way back. There seems to be definite Suzuki lineage in the design. The engine reminds me very much of the SV650 family. So, made in South Korea. OK. Frankly, I like the look. Tell ya what, this thing aint so bad, when you consider the price you identified! I know, I know! But look, you are getting 650 performance at a 250 price point. And until I can see one and ride one, I will not just bash the thing. I know this won't appeal to many regardless, and that is OK. I get it. A bike choice is a big thing. A bike like this will face severe headwinds, mainly because the competition is so fierce. I ride a GSX1250FA. A bike that never really caught on because it was considered cheap. And there are some things they went a bit skimpy on to make the price point, mainly in brakes and suspension. So it was disregarded for the most part. Funny thing is, it's a hell of a bike. I bought mine new in 2011 and I still have it. I re-did both the brakes and the suspension and now she's a beast! So ya never know about a bike until you ride it. And, if ya wanna ride and don't have a lot of money, it's an option.
Man the little pull at 8ish minutes actually sounded decent and surprised me lol. (Yes I have ridden. The japanese bikes, kawis, yama, and 2 hondas) his "0-60" didnt sound bad either...
I’m going to buy a Hyosung for commuting. I want to see how many miles I can rack up. People have no problem buying into Samsung, PMC, ect. Korea makes quality stuff.
I see this as a Perfect bike for any beginners. Looks great and seems to handle nice. Price is manageable for a young person too. I have 18 R1 and I have to give this a thumbs up thanks to your review! My girlfriend wants a bike,and this might just work for the little riding she has time for. Thanks bro and God bless!
This generation had so many weaknesses: 1. Bad rear brake caliper tends not to release and then glaze- over the rotor. 2. Bad stator will eventually break- up inside the casing. 3. The notorious voltage rectifier/ rectifer. You will have to buy a new aftermarket rectifier. 4. All three of the above problems will happen well before you hit 10,000 miles on the odometer.
I'm about to buy my second one. I sold the first one went to suzuki and Honda and they still didn't have the same feel as the hyo. It's the riding position which makes a rider feel your in the bike rather than just on it.
R U kiddin? Got mine, used, for $1,500. Have had to do a few things, like losing the emissions shit, sealing the gas tank and upgrading the charging system, but it was all relatively cheap and gave me the best bike I have ever owned!
Just got one for 600Aud with 1600kms on the clock, guy bought it and sat it in his car port, has some surface rust and the chrome has gone to shit but mechanically its a pretty good bike.
My main gripe with Hyosung is the lack of development (ABS anyone?), vendor support and the issue of getting it serviced or repaired here in Europe. A shame really as this was one of the bikes that really got my interest when picking up my last bike. I ended up with a Suzuki GSX650F instead. It's basically a Suzuki Bandit (GSF 650), so parts are cheap and getting it serviced is a non-problem.
Where does one get Hyosung maintenance done, and where does one get parts? Those 2 questions are my main concerns when considering one. The quality of the bike is not in question. Great bang for the buck.
@@Bredaxe I don't know where do you see a CBR intakes looking at that bike. It looks more like a cheap knock off GSX-R with that vertical light. The bike is not ugly, but doesn't look good either. It looked dated in '09 already. But probably not a bad bike.
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You can buy a big four brand 2nd hand bike for around that price, atmost around 10% more. The problem is whether repair and maintenance would be really difficult. If it shares parts with other major companies then great, but if not it's a pain in the ass to fix.
I believe Hyundai is a South Korean company and they’ve done a pretty good job breaking into the US market. I’ve never even heard of Hyosung until I watched your other video for the GD 250.
Here in Australia they struggle to sell second hand for under 2500$ aud, such a bad rap here that nearly all the motorcyclists I know basically equate them to having aids, I had a 650 with under 12,000kms couldn't sell it for 1800$ aud, they're dime a dozen here even with under 10,000 miles in decent condition and even then people don't want them. When selling them here you've just got to pray for a learner rider who hasn't got any knowledge of them and just sees the 650 badge. So very interesting to see the American markets perspective.
Back in 1994 in Colombia (South America) a very curious about motorcycles young adult (me) saw some Burgundy cruisers in a storefront and stopped to take a look. Those were Hyosung Cruise 125cc, and it was a motorcycle that a broke last year student like me could afford. It became my first bike. It did great in the city, even though it was a city with lots of hills and real sloped areas.
My neighbor bought one cuz it was cheap, and he road the shit out of it. He eventually purchased a harley and gave hiyo to his kid. Never gave him a days problem. It was the 250cc. If you have tight budget and REALLY just want a bike. It's a good start.
Ive had my 07 for years. As a first bike it has been crashed countless times and held up. Currently being built as a super twin type thing. Weighing under 390-400lbs now with a cut subframe. -1+1 gear change and some clutch tid bits. I am a light rider but it hauls.
Hyosung /Suzuki reminds me of the Nissan/ Datsun family. The connections are similar. Hyosung brand may not be as popular here, but in time it will be as popular as Nissan.
@@unclejohn5012 LOL yes. they are not 100% but they are a copy. I have one mate I know what I'm talking about go research the bike like I did before I got one.
Hyosung is owned by a South-Korean company that did contract work for Suzuki. one of their projects was designing the SV650 engine for Suzuki. So not a copy.
Every one of them I've known-of has been a POS , electrics are nightmare time-bombs , gearbox's and clutch are junk . Some people have great-experiences with them , I just haven't ever met any . If you drain the-oil , fill the tank with water and remove the tyres, they are very-good sand-anchors for small boats, you have to tie them at the 'right-points' though or they just drag , locking the steering does help . Dave NZ
I had an 04 Suzuki SV 650 the naked version, & I remember the first time I saw 1 of these it was ridiculously similar & about 20% cheaper new. A few years later my buddy bought one & I rode it the ride was very similar & the engine was also pretty similar in performance the only complaint I had was the gearbox/shifting was a little clunky compared to my suzuki it was a little difficult to find neutral at times.
I bought this bike used with a grounded second gear. The engine is very responsive but the downside of this bike is that the aluminium parts are very soft. My boys blew up the engine. BTW I’m a motorcycle mechanic.
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Amen brother you are so right,it took a very long time before Honda was accepted as a household name.i love your videos on these chinese motorcycles ,and like to hear all your input on them as ive been thinking of getting one .keep up the videos brother.
The people who are writing negative things have never actually owned one. I bought a Hyosung MS3 4 years ago and have put 18k miles on it. I have only replaced the belt, spark plugs, and oil. I had more problems with my triumph bonneville
Junk dude
@@DRSmith-wq4td junk don't go 18k miles with minimal maintenance
@@arcrides6841 My little GD250r single is at 15k miles. It's a little rough around the edges but what do you expect at a lower price. I'm very happy with my Hyosung, certainly isn't junk.
My brother has a 125R and it feels like a real bike unlike those yzf etc
@@abdullahz4804 I had a YZF R3 and it was an amazing bike
How is Hyosung any funnier sounding than Kawasaki?
They're a damn good bike for their price.
Someone’s upset
@@jlooks95 Don't be upset chap. It'll be ok.
@Bilbo Baggins No they aren't. That's just something people who wasted money on a bike they don't have the talent to ride think to try and justify their stupidity.
@Bilbo Baggins Mine did too. You're fill of it.
@Bilbo Baggins She's an idiot too then?
This bike has more power and speed than any beginner and intermediate would ever need.
Id say its a perfect intermediate bike over any inline 4 600
@@bigpowerhouse11 but inline 4 go WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
@@angrycapsicum6027 Gotta love the WWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I bought a 2008 Hyosung GT650 in 2011 for $1,800 and rode it for almost 2 years as a daily commuter. It never let me down and was a great conversation piece. Sold it in late 2012 for $3,600. I miss that bike so much.
They may seem cheap.. but value for your dollar is phoenable.. cheap buy means cheap fix.. let's be real our stupidity kls them..... so reality is I'd buy 2
stuffs getting deep.
I'm betting Hyosung will become the Bike equivalent of Hyundai.
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Have you seen the Genesis? It's right there with the 550S and the 740L.
@@karlinmckinnon2878 Yep. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have a G70 3.3t Sport some day soon. That's probably the only car I'd get rid of my Fusion Sport for unless something better comes out in the meantime. I love me a good underdog sleeper.
@@karlinmckinnon2878 haha I wouldn’t go that far. They look nice and what not. But they still don’t have the requisite prestige, status, and track record required by most of the people shopping for a S class or 7 series. Those people typically aren’t cross shopping with Hyundai. More so, someone that wants an S class, but doesn’t have (or want to spend S class money) will be the majority of Genesis buyers.
@@TheAsheybabe89 when you don't care about the crowd and like to stand out a be different, this company has a lot to offer. Just as good for half as much.
If this exact bike was released by a known brand, it would be in garages everywhere.
It would !! - because its broken down !!
@@allanedwards1067 lmao
@@allanedwards1067 got em
Best comment ever
@@allanedwards1067 touché 😂 it’s honestly a great bike I used to own one and miss it
Hyosung sounds dumb, but I bet the first time people said Suzuki, kawasaki or Yamaha they thought it was a weird name too. Lol. I'm really hoping these guys bring some sweet bikes over soon.
No the names you said of those bike manufacturers make and made solid bikes
@@by406 No, the point is he thought Hyosung sounded dumb. But it doesnt sound dumb, its just not normal. Unlike other foreign names that are also "weird" like Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan for more examples.
Theyve actually been making bikes for Suzuki for decades this is a detuned sv650motor but a better frame. Alot of.cheap road racer guys look for these and throw sv motors in buy some extra fairings and go have some fun. Good bit of fun and way faster than a sv that way but some do the ninja 500 swap too depends what you want to ride on really.
@Adam Okay? You know that the Ninja is a model? We were talking about manufacturers names because they thought Hyosung sounded dumb, when it doesn't.
It will never happen. S. Korea hates motorcycles. Only OECD country to out law motorcycle on freeway. What small number of people willing to ride just choose foreign bikes. Only market they can prosper is scooters. They will run out of money and will go out of business or get taken over by Chinese companies just like rest of motorcycle companies from S. Korea. May be they are already bought out.
The 650 is a great track beater, cheap and great to learn on
Its better than walking everywhere lol
You'll end up walking when that cheap Chinese metal corrodes prematurely
@@Kobain222 I have NEVER seen a Chinese bike or scooter rust apart and I have seen almost 20 year Chinese bikes with several tens of thousands of miles! You're just blowing things out of proportion just like the media does. When it comes to a Chinese bike, you just go over the whole bike to make sure all the bolts are tight and maybe use some blue Loctite on some of the major components that are subject to a ton of vibration and bumps. Do that and you will be just as reliable as any other manufacturer, and MORE reliable than some brands, but at a fraction of the cost!
@@Kobain222 i have tons of Chinese 4 wheeler and pit bikes. even the china clone ruckus and never had any issues. and all my machines see redline at least 5 times a day even on a cold motor
@@Kobain222 u do realize that hyosung is not Chinese right?
Kobain Korean
I owned a 650cc Hyosung Cruiser, that looked similar to the Harley V-rod. It was metallic red and although I was always waiting for it to breakdown, it never did. It was a lot of bike for a low price. Other bikers looked down on me, but it did its job.
I have been tempted by one of those since I got into motorcycling at 16. That design is so gorgeous
Are they really that reliable because I was going to buy a second hand cbr600f .What is the quality like.
ROAD WARRIOR have had a 650r for over four years now. Maintenance is super low compared to other motorcycles. I live in India, and you know the road conditions here. It’s very well build. Ppl only can’t accept what they have no idea about even if it’s exactly what they need.
@colin Prince
Great motors in the hyosung 650 as I have a gt 650 comet myself and has been brilliant apart from the regulator problem.
Hyosung is a very durable bike. I use the GT250r. The bike is too good to be cheap.
My first bike was a 2009 gt650r comet. I miss it a lot actually. If Hyosung made a 1000cc motor to stick in that frame they would've been in a better place in the market back then.
My first on road bike was a 2006 gt650r comet and your definately correct a 1000cc in it would be great and not sure how Hyosung are doing in the market ATM but would be great to see one as that big petrol tank could stay the same 👍
@@thomasthetankengine7153 A 1000cc was in development. Never got released, shrug.
I recently purchased a 2015 GT650RC (injection model) with just under 7k km on it for 2800 bucks. Around 600 more in maintenance due to the bike having 0 maintenance done on it by the previous owner.
Bike runs smooth and looks awesome in my opinion. I haven't ridden many other bikes to compare, but the tank grip feels much better than a 2019 CBR1000RR (haven't ridden older models) for me as a pretty bulky guy.
Overall I'm happy with the bike for what it is. My second choice was an MT07 (aka FZ07) but the price difference was over double to buy a newer model MT07 with under 10k km on it.
I will say this though, maintenance schedules do need to be followed with the GT more than any other Japanese bikes, while the parts are cheaper, they don't last as long. With proper maintenance though, it is a fine bike to ride.
Just my 0.02 on this bike.
PS. I live in Korea and even here, part availability for Hyosung bikes is not great, so make sure to check that out if you're interested in it :)
Saw this on the market for sale. 2015 efi model only 1800km driven from previous owner. Bought it and was almost 2grand cheaper than every other motorcycle in the 600+cc range. It is my first motorcycle and so far I am loving the ride of it. I think Hyosung is underrated and if they keep up this standard and beyond they can become a house brand in the industry
You've have a great bike, but make sure you sell it before it starts to have problems. Because you have to find parts on e-bay. there is not such a thing than Hyosung supply and support.
Thx for reviewing Hyosung bikes !! 👍🏾
hyosung is actually a partner of Suzuki since 1970s. Most of Hyosung's bike is actually Asian market version of Suzuki - 650 engine above is based on Suzuki engine. Hyosung specializes on fleets (for delivery or courier or bike rental companies). So it is essentially Suzuki bikes made in korea.
I have a Hyosung 650r of 2013 and I am very happy with it. :D
8:46 your welcome
A little background. Hyosung is or was same Corp as S&S motors of South Korea. They once were a sub contractor for Suzuki. The 90 degree V twin of the famous SV650 came from a R&D Co-development project between S&S and Suzuki. S&S built the motor as a 650 and 250 for Hyosung. I rode a cruiser version 250 Hyosung. I liked the bike. It was built on the same frame as the 650. All other rice burner 250 cruisers are on a small frame and feel like a small clown bike from the circus. I do not know anything about the single cylinder Hyosung. However, should the same quality build of their 90 degree V twin carry over it is a winner. A few years ago Hyosung attempted a co-venture with ATK motorcycles of Utah, a US boutique builder of XC motorcycles. The deal was build Hyosung in Salt Lake with ATK badges and call it Made in the USA. The venture failed. Maybe they did not read Trump's book The Art of the Deal. LOL
Tim Hays the single cyl gd250 not as good as v-twin models....
Tim Hays I don't know where you got your information but Suzuki did not develop the SV650 engine with any Korean company, Hyosung did lease the rights to build the engine, but the engine that Hyosung built is inferior to the Suzuki engine as it vibrates and is not as refined as the Suzuki SV engine.
LOL the deal failed -because- they read trump's book
Bro i died for 10 min when he floored it and said "And if i wanna stop this guy from passing me.." That shit was the best fail of 2019. @10:03
Just roll on the gas ehgjhnh yeah...feels great 😂😂
Hahahah
😂😭😭
I don’t even think it moved forward any faster when he floored it
The suv was going a lot faster already, he reacted too slow and didn't down shift like he should have.
I bought a GV650 years ago for $1,500 with 5,000 miles on it. It's got better than 12,000 miles on it now, no problems except a leaking gas tank I had to seal.
Goes faster and handles better than a sportster, and doesn't leak oil. I love my bike!
I own a 07 hyosung gv650 aquila. it's an amazing bike and I absolutely love it, the only issue I have is getting parts which you have to order or find a parts bike but parts are not expensive. All the hyosung style are really nice all the way from the street bikes to there cruisers. Love your TH-cam channel keep up the great content.
Kylor Berland got the same model and year
I've had my 06 GT650S since new and it as never missed a beat . At the time here in Australia it was 4K cheaper than anything else in its class and came with adjustable pegs , tall tinted screen , heated grips , tank bag , soft panniers and a stainless steel rear rack all for 7500 ride away . Value for money it smashed the competition as they came with nothing and we're 4k dearer
The engine is a Korean copy of an older Suzuki V twin. So yes, it does makes sense if you feel like it rides like a Suzi, cause it is one.
its called Naza Blade here in Malaysia,its the cheapest 650 cc bike you could buy!And the spare parts for this bike quite many here
malaysia mmg byk ....aku pun ada sbiji ..mat saleh ni xtaw top speed dia 220km bleh sampai....
I would buy that one for 2300, but not the 250 single from yesterday.
Jason Graham Now, the 650, Hell Yeah!!! 🤤
The gd250r is actually more reliable due to the fact that it is liquid cooled
Brandon Clement and?
@@agentinforms9068 and nothing I was just stating that it was more reliable versus aircooled
My mate bought a friggin bicycle for $7k??? this thing at $2.3k is a bargain
I have a 2008 GT650R. Its a pretty decent bike. I got it for insanely cheap at $1300. it had some cosmetic damage, spent a couple hundred for new mirrors and turn signal lights and a new windshield and new front ferrings . its been pretty solid, only issue I've had so far is a blown fuse. had it for like 3 years.
I had a Hyosung Comet. Fun bike despite having a 250cc v-twin engine.
It was reliable and affordable to maintain. I gave it two 28mm carburettors and changed the rear sprocket for smaller sized one. And also I gave it a new exhaust system. Top speed was 156km/h (98mph). That was recorded on gps.
Hey, I'm from India, I love the way you explain everything easily. I wish I could meet you.
Gay
if you ever get your hands on one of their cruisers, specifically the hyonsung st7 pro, give it a review. I would like your opinion on them
The ST 7 is a large and heavy bike. It is to heavy for a 700cc motor. I mean honestly it is easer to manover a BMW 1600I LS in the Garage than a Hyo ST7.
And realize that Hyosung does not support spare parts for your bike after 36 month's. Hyosung said Quote: "By US law, we don't have to". Be aware just saying.
@@herrmahlzahn6924 you can buy any spare part from Hyosung easily through any of their part websites.
@@BlackSlimShady
That is not true.
Try to get me a Daewoo ECU for a Hyosung GV250. Hyosung itself wrote me: Sorry we don't support Dehwoo ECU's anymore. But you could rewire (dealer said about $ 3500.00 + wireharnis).
Fuel pump forget about it. Etc, etc, etc....
@@herrmahlzahn6924 oh that sucks. But I'm sure that's the same for most manufacturers. Not supporting the smaller lesser known bikes of their company. I can get parts for any of the main bikes they sell.
@@BlackSlimShady
Keep your fingers away from that bikes. It hurts. I could get any motorcycle-part for any Japanese from Chinese, European Bike since the beginning of time. But a Hyosung is like, after you pushed that thing out of the showroom "Hyosung what?". Hyosung said, that they only support their products for 5 years. Hyosung stated that They don't have to do it longer by law. That is what Hyosung send out as a letter to customers. Changes they did, for example on the GV 650 between 2014 and 2019, the 2014 is no longer supported. That could become a very expensive Barn blocker.
Here in the area, many Hyosung dealer drop the brand because no support from Hyosung. My Dealer gives the bikes he got in store almost away. Bye, bye but don't come back. Ronny from the JC+B's sales department said, that they don't need, every single morning, a crowd of very angry customers that wait for warranty approval, parts etc. JCB's takes now Royal Enfield as a second brand into the store.
So you wanna a GV 650 for $ 2800.00 if you want to sign that the dealer does not support the bike with any repairs, or spare parts. Warranty work must be done by a different dealer. You want a Hyosung SP7 brand new 1 miles on the clock for less than 3000? Ok but you know that no one else will. The SP7 is a 2014 bike, couldn't be sold and now not even supportet by Hyosung anymore. And that bike is brand new, never left the show room.
If I would have to repair a Hyosung, I need to ride more than 250 miles away and the Dealer there does not take any new Hyosung customer in. He supports only customer that had bought in the past a bike from him. He send his stock of Hyosung to an auction.
I don't say the Hyosung GV250-650 is a bad bike. No the opposite. It is a very good motorcycle, Only if something breaks, you are definitely and completely on your own. At least in the southern US.
Bought a Hyosung GV250 as my first bike and I rode that thing everywhere for four years. They weren't top tier bikes but they work and they'll get you where you're going.
They still produce engines for Suzuki and pugeot. I used to own one and I would get one if they had decent abs. basically same engine as sv650
I've owned a 2012 Gt650r. Honestly, for the price, wayyyyy worth it. V twin engine giving that grunty exhaust, and low end torque for days. Very good commuter. Although it did vibrate a bit, still, I would buy it again.
"Hyosung sounds very foreign!" -Well, not in Southkorea. ;o)
He said as in usa
Hyosung is so durable. They're underrated because they are still considered as new in the market until you own one. 😁
The engine is super durable, but electrics, switches and cosmetics are not.
@@MrBrandonLauspot on
I have done 54,000 on mine and I still love it. and a full set of plastics is 800 bucks and it mono's great off the lights
The sv650 engine was manufactured by Hyosung for the Seoul Olympics. Is a 90 degree engine, used in both the sport and cruiser bikes. Owned both my gv650 since new in 2008 and not one problem with them.
I feel like this bike just isn't being sold and he's trying to get it out of the shop
Have you watched any of his other videos?
lmao
He may as well use his channel to benefit his shop, why not!!??!!??
Y'all took this too seriously 🤦🏼♂️
I'm pretty happy with my 09 GV650. I went from a 08 Triumph Bonneville T100 that absolutely killed my knees to ride. (Previously Torn Acl's ) I rode a carb'd gv650 years ago and liked it. When I sold my T100 I went looking for one. I found mine new in the crate from a Honda Dealer that when Bankrupt and had all their inventory sold through auction. Hyosung USA Warrantied the bike as it was new even though it was a NOS bike that had been through Auction. I Thought that was pretty friggen nice of them. I Had it sent to a Local HYO Dealer and they set it up and did the PDI. Going from the T100 to the gv650 was like strapping on a Rocket. Its Fast as F. Had one issue with a leaking primary cover that the Local Hyo Dealer fixed for free under warranty. He came to my House 30 miles away and picked the bike up and then brought it back. Several Month's later when Hyosung did a Bulletin on the drive cog the dealer came buy again and picked it up , did the service and brought it back...Can't beat that. The Bike still seems to garner the same amount of looks the Bonnie did if not more.. Some things have been skimped on like the chrome and electrics at this price point. But I had the same thing with my Bonnie and it was twice the price. I knew all this getting into both bike so preventive measures were taken. I replaced the Stator and R/R with Kawasaki and Yamaha parts respectively within weeks of owning it. The Dealer was fine with it and it's never been a issue since. These were known issues with the 650 Hyo power plants but I liked the bike so I did the conversion. The Chrome was waxed the week I purchased it and it still looks brand new. Basic Upkeep and running Rotella t6 have been just fine. I did almost the Same with My Hinckley Triumph. Lots of wax on the chrome and a Yamaha Mosfet R/R when into the Triumph. I was sad to see the Triumph go but my Knee's weren't. If you like it get one. Try to buy from a Brick and Mortor store that will honor the warranty. Parts are easier to find. There's plenty of dealers in the states and shops that carry the parts. Iv'e never had a issue finding anything I need or want. I can have my Oil filters and air filters delivered to my door in 3 days or I can make a trip to the local shop that sells Hyo's to pick them up. It's been a Fun Bike. I doubt I'd ever sell it.
I still am not sure about quality/reliability, but gotta admit Hyosung bikes have really cool looking designs.
here in Brazil, we have fans of this motorcycle hyosung, I am one of them, we have a big group on Facebook, the company that was responsible for the distribution of these bikes has not been around since 2013, but the bikes still survive thanks to the resources to keep the proper functioning.
Abraço do Brasil
As a korean dude im thankful for your positive review on hyosung. It's s korean company
I like samsung phones and the tv i have has done well for 7-8 yrs.
I wont ever buy another samsung appliance though.
3 months after i dropped $700 on a new washer,it shit the bed.
4 different samsung factory techs couldnt figure it out.
They did replace it after the 4 attempt to fix it. Took another 3 weeks to get the replacement. 2 months with no washer.
I bought one of these to learn and pass my test on. I still have it 3 years later, im very happy with it. I got rid of the clip on bars and put some a renthal bar on instead, so much more flickable now.
Ryobi and Milwaukee tools are owned by the same company. My Ryobi tools are 7 years old and have been used hard. They have held up extremely well.
I wish i could say the same for my newer Milwaukee gear.
I actually own a Hyosung GT 250 R. It's a 2007 and bought it back in 2010-11 for $2200. I still have it and it's a really good bike.
In Malaysia, people are buying this bike just to convert it to a Panigale. And tbh, it works.
Yeah and in malaysia the bike named NAZA BLADE which much cooler name than Hyosung
Pastu org tanya, "wow, Ducati ke ni?". Diorg pun ye kan je...
I'm glad you like it. I'm partial to Hyosung (though, to a point you made, I'd suggest they change their US operations name to "High Song" or something similar). I think of them like Hyundai, another South Korean company. Almost as good as the name brand Japanese models; nowhere nearly as expensive. Ergo, good value.
I actually bought one of these bikes brand new back in 2009 (It was a left over 2007 model) and it was a GT650S. All it lacked was the lower fairing. I probably put about 20K-25K on that bike in the span of about 4 years as it was my DD and my only mode of transportation for a while. I will say the mechanical aspect of the bike worked very well. Never had any issues with it. Mine did have electrical issues at the end of its life before I sold it. The starter is disengaged until you pull in the clutch, and my sensor for that started getting real weird. Had to keep it 3/4 pulled in to start. I believe I also had to change out the charging system at least once, possibly twice. I can't remember. Also, my bike was carbureted . Not saying that's good or bad, just stating a fact. This one might be injected as I don't see the choke on the handlebars like mine had.
Another issue I had with the bike was the plastics. They were definitely not great and the connecting tabs started to crack. Might be because it was NOT garage kept in the least. At the end of the day, it definitely had some issues that needed to be addressed but it was an amazing, fun bike and I always got a ton of compliments on its sound and looks.
I have one now and love it I just need the carbs cleaned now. But is a really fun bike for beginner n such like myself lol.
I have the comet 250 and I tell you something, it's fast, it's powerful and extremely reliable. She's now almost 18 years old 🤘
The "H" is silent. It is pronounce Yosung, and much easier to pronounce.
While "Yosung" is certainly closer to how it's pronounced over "High-oh-sung", the H is not at all silent. Hangul is a bit tricky, but makes perfect sense with a bit of practice.
The H isn't silent, it's pronounced /hjəʊsʌŋ/
I live in Australia and recently bought a 2010 GT650R. Absolutely love it, although the previous owner did not take great care of it so I had to snatch it up, got it for less than $2000AU, it is a decent learning bike dollar for dollar and definitely could use some engineering improvements such as the dash and other electronic updates but it is a great bike.
Is it LAMs approved?
@@elijahharing yeah bro, you have to make sure the one you get is restricted
@@OhGaaamon haha cool you replied thanks.
They are easily derestricted but
I own the gt 125, it is faster than most bikes in that category and is much more reliable, I have done 40000km on that bike with basic maintenance. About 35000 of those were on the highway cruising around 10-12k rpm. Pretty sure the competition would need a rebuild by that time...
No.
Most 125s live a tough live.
Plenty of suzukis,hondas,yamahas,kawasakis or even daelims last that long with basic maintenance.
Hyosung and daelim copy japanese engines anyways most of the time
The styling looks really good! Love the sound of the twin as well! 👍
They’re everywhere here in Australia haha
y'all are really close to South Korea
@@MarshallSmith27 well I own one now they’re not half bad
Honestly, the only video on TH-cam regarding the hyosung bike that's not in 144p lmao. Good review ngl, Im gonna be getting a gtr650 2016 model soon :D, it's pronounced 'he-yoh song', korean is a bit hard to pronouce. South Korea has always been economically behind Japan, it took them a while to get started and to be honest they do lack the quality and promise of good quality Japanese bikes would now offer, but I reckon Hyosung could make it one day.
I would buy one. Parts? Well, I have a Hyosung Dealer even in a small town in east Texas. I had a gv250 in Australia and I was amazed.
Add on:
Now I didbuy one, and have to realize it is not the same company anymore or the company that I had in Australia before. The dealer repaired the fuel pump, a warranty case, but I have now a fuel pump from Honda or Suziuki because Hyosung said "Warranty what?".
ST, KS, S&S however they now call it. give the dealers no support. They open and close Hyosung dealerships here in east TX faster than Walmart can run out of freshly made Dinnerolls.
KB Motorcycle took Hyosung in. 3 months later. Hyosung? leave me alone. I have 3 in the back there. I don't sell it, I have to keep my reputation and I have enough from angry customer calling me. I traveled from Hyosung dealer to Hyosung dealer because I need a fuel pump. Actually a warranty case but Hyosung said, they discontinued this Item. You can sue. In S-Korea in this case.The importer said, send the Bike to S&S in Korea they fix it.
CJC Hyosung in Town said that he is not supported with the bikes from the importer. He said many things happen that makes the dealers life sad. But as a customer you have to be aware that you have absolute no support from Hyosung whatsoever. It takes, in some warranty cases, months until Hyosung gives the dealer a green light to fix the bike. CJC (the dealer that I bought the bike from) said that he has every morning a bunch of angry Hyosung customers waiting for the Store to open. He said he wanna go rid of the bikes. He still has some GV, GT's left that he sells very cheap. The GT 250 in black for 2000 USD out the door, but he makes it very clear and even makes it in writing now, he don't wanna be bothered with any repairs or warranty. He has enough of angry cussing customers that still pay the bank but can't ride the bike because of a lack of Hyosung support.
No that is not the Hyosung that I know. It looks like Hyosung USA is something between a hit and run seller and importer. Even a China TaoTao scooter has more support than a Hyosung customer.
Rant end.
I actually ran into a Hyosung dealer some years back and the guy at the dealership said the designer of the SV650 designed the Hyosung as well. It’s been so long I don’t remember in full detail but yes, the 2 companies were tied together somehow.
I'll take it. Sounds like a fun bike to just ride around town on.
Hey Sean! You hit the nail on the head going down the Suzuki path. There was collaboration with Suzuki to get them started way back. There seems to be definite Suzuki lineage in the design. The engine reminds me very much of the SV650 family. So, made in South Korea. OK. Frankly, I like the look. Tell ya what, this thing aint so bad, when you consider the price you identified! I know, I know! But look, you are getting 650 performance at a 250 price point. And until I can see one and ride one, I will not just bash the thing. I know this won't appeal to many regardless, and that is OK. I get it. A bike choice is a big thing. A bike like this will face severe headwinds, mainly because the competition is so fierce. I ride a GSX1250FA. A bike that never really caught on because it was considered cheap. And there are some things they went a bit skimpy on to make the price point, mainly in brakes and suspension. So it was disregarded for the most part. Funny thing is, it's a hell of a bike. I bought mine new in 2011 and I still have it. I re-did both the brakes and the suspension and now she's a beast! So ya never know about a bike until you ride it. And, if ya wanna ride and don't have a lot of money, it's an option.
We've had 3 kia's and luved them insanely dependable. Buy it!
That was my thought. Kias are extremely tough and reliable as are Huyundai.
Man the little pull at 8ish minutes actually sounded decent and surprised me lol. (Yes I have ridden. The japanese bikes, kawis, yama, and 2 hondas) his "0-60" didnt sound bad either...
You get what you pay for
I paid 1200 for a Zuma 125 and that thing just won't die
I’m going to buy a Hyosung for commuting. I want to see how many miles I can rack up. People have no problem buying into Samsung, PMC, ect. Korea makes quality stuff.
I see this as a Perfect bike for any beginners. Looks great and seems to handle nice. Price is manageable for a young person too. I have 18 R1 and I have to give this a thumbs up thanks to your review! My girlfriend wants a bike,and this might just work for the little riding she has time for. Thanks bro and God bless!
This generation had so many weaknesses:
1. Bad rear brake caliper tends not to release and then glaze- over the rotor.
2. Bad stator will eventually break- up inside the casing.
3. The notorious voltage rectifier/ rectifer. You will have to buy a new aftermarket rectifier.
4. All three of the above problems will happen well before you hit 10,000 miles on the odometer.
Isn't that an sv 650 motor under there?
Very similar but not the same. It's not a direct replacement.
I'm about to buy my second one.
I sold the first one went to suzuki and Honda and they still didn't have the same feel as the hyo.
It's the riding position which makes a rider feel your in the bike rather than just on it.
I get that!!
"Nice and nimble in the corners" as he zigzags on a straight away...
R U kiddin? Got mine, used, for $1,500. Have had to do a few things, like losing the emissions shit, sealing the gas tank and upgrading the charging system, but it was all relatively cheap and gave me the best bike I have ever owned!
I liked the Harley V Rod clone they made.
Just picked one up for 130
The GV650
The GV650 for 130 d0llars??
Just got one for 600Aud with 1600kms on the clock, guy bought it and sat it in his car port, has some surface rust and the chrome has gone to shit but mechanically its a pretty good bike.
In Malaysia this brand Hyosung was rebranded by a company named Naza
My main gripe with Hyosung is the lack of development (ABS anyone?), vendor support and the issue of getting it serviced or repaired here in Europe. A shame really as this was one of the bikes that really got my interest when picking up my last bike. I ended up with a Suzuki GSX650F instead. It's basically a Suzuki Bandit (GSF 650), so parts are cheap and getting it serviced is a non-problem.
5:30 ... yeah... because "Yamaha" and "Suzuki" sound domestic...
Try getting parts for it, probably about as easy as getting Yugo parts here!
Im serbian so I get the yugo joke, you gonna need alot of parts lol
Easy to get parts... lots of websites
Truth if that’s true, then that’s great!
Andre Danciu They actually sold Yugo’s here for a couple of years, but it’s now impossible to get parts in the US!
There is I believe a shop/store for Hyosung in Georgia service parts etc
Where does one get Hyosung maintenance done, and where does one get parts? Those 2 questions are my main concerns when considering one. The quality of the bike is not in question. Great bang for the buck.
Greg Gathy you’ll have to maintenance on your own or private shop basic maintenance is not hard
any motorcycle shop could do maintenance.
Hell yeah I would buy this GSXR with a SV650 engine. I'm more a fan of the gd250r though.
The front end has that older CBR intake inlet style.
That's the perfect bike I've been looking for. I don't need super sport power on the street I can't afford the tickets
@@Bredaxe I don't know where do you see a CBR intakes looking at that bike. It looks more like a cheap knock off GSX-R with that vertical light. The bike is not ugly, but doesn't look good either. It looked dated in '09 already. But probably not a bad bike.
You have one of the best intros on TH-cam - short and catchy. It tantalises my ears every time. Thanks.
If You want to Come up with a New Motorcycle Manufacturer Name. Take a Stainless Steel Salad Bowl, Throw it like a Frisbee into a Seiling Fan! Whatever sound it Makes, That's Who Makes it. PauPheng = POW-PING!
@nismo510 Like "How High" is A Chinese Mountain?......Yes! 2 Wongs Don't make a Wight?
You can buy a big four brand 2nd hand bike for around that price, atmost around 10% more. The problem is whether repair and maintenance would be really difficult. If it shares parts with other major companies then great, but if not it's a pain in the ass to fix.
All I could look at the whole time is the speedo 🤣
I believe Hyundai is a South Korean company and they’ve done a pretty good job breaking into the US market. I’ve never even heard of Hyosung until I watched your other video for the GD 250.
Here in Australia they struggle to sell second hand for under 2500$ aud, such a bad rap here that nearly all the motorcyclists I know basically equate them to having aids, I had a 650 with under 12,000kms couldn't sell it for 1800$ aud, they're dime a dozen here even with under 10,000 miles in decent condition and even then people don't want them. When selling them here you've just got to pray for a learner rider who hasn't got any knowledge of them and just sees the 650 badge. So very interesting to see the American markets perspective.
THECHEMICAL5 here in USA, we feel the same. No one wants to buy it unless you’re practically giving it away
Back in 1994 in Colombia (South America) a very curious about motorcycles young adult (me) saw some Burgundy cruisers in a storefront and stopped to take a look. Those were Hyosung Cruise 125cc, and it was a motorcycle that a broke last year student like me could afford. It became my first bike. It did great in the city, even though it was a city with lots of hills and real sloped areas.
Its like an sv650 because its based on one and has the same engine
My neighbor bought one cuz it was cheap, and he road the shit out of it. He eventually purchased a harley and gave hiyo to his kid. Never gave him a days problem. It was the 250cc. If you have tight budget and REALLY just want a bike. It's a good start.
This episode’s slogan should be: “At least it runs”
Dude, Hyosung do some mighty fine bikes!
Lmfao
I have 2015 Hyosung 650 super sport and it’s a great bike, I’m 6’4 and it’s massive
I like the bike but F sprint I don’t get reception at my house but I have full bars when I’m deep sea fishing.
Ive had my 07 for years. As a first bike it has been crashed countless times and held up. Currently being built as a super twin type thing. Weighing under 390-400lbs now with a cut subframe. -1+1 gear change and some clutch tid bits. I am a light rider but it hauls.
Love your comments and content man specially that 0-60 🤘
Hyosung /Suzuki reminds me of the Nissan/ Datsun family. The connections are similar. Hyosung brand may not be as popular here, but in time it will be as popular as Nissan.
Not 100% sure but I think the engine is a copy of the Suzuki sv650
it is
@@mattm872 Lol no. They have patents for there engines. Not a copy at all.
@@unclejohn5012 LOL yes. they are not 100% but they are a copy. I have one mate I know what I'm talking about go research the bike like I did before I got one.
Hyosung is owned by a South-Korean company that did contract work for Suzuki. one of their projects was designing the SV650 engine for Suzuki. So not a copy.
rofl u guys are idiots
Every one of them I've known-of has been a POS , electrics are nightmare time-bombs , gearbox's and clutch are junk . Some people have great-experiences with them , I just haven't ever met any . If you drain the-oil , fill the tank with water and remove the tyres, they are very-good sand-anchors for small boats, you have to tie them at the 'right-points' though or they just drag , locking the steering does help . Dave NZ
I had an 04 Suzuki SV 650 the naked version, & I remember the first time I saw 1 of these it was ridiculously similar & about 20% cheaper new. A few years later my buddy bought one & I rode it the ride was very similar & the engine was also pretty similar in performance the only complaint I had was the gearbox/shifting was a little clunky compared to my suzuki it was a little difficult to find neutral at times.
I would. I had a Hyosung scooter when i was 14, put 15k miles on it over many years, never had an issue.
I bought this bike used with a grounded second gear. The engine is very responsive but the downside of this bike is that the aluminium parts are very soft. My boys blew up the engine. BTW I’m a motorcycle mechanic.
Stupid boys
Finally done with click bait titles! I like this a lot better... love the words of wisdom too!
Leviticus 15:19-20 19"'When a woman has her regular flow of blood, the impurity of her monthly period will last seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean till evening. 20"'Anything she lies on during her period will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be unclean.
That right you made at 4:26 looked dangerous unless he was turning right or left.
Agreed. Should have waited for the car to pass
I have an Aquila 125 (Hyosung GV 125) since 2010 and i´m surprised, 0 problems. Nice and smooth since day 1.
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Nice haircut..... you needed it! 😎
Amen brother you are so right,it took a very long time before Honda was accepted as a household name.i love your videos on these chinese motorcycles ,and like to hear all your input on them as ive been thinking of getting one .keep up the videos brother.