HYO SUNG - got one?

[jphanna]

i recon a few of you would have motorbikes as well as commodores. for those that know their bikes...i am contemplating buying a 650 Hyu sung cruiser.

do you have any feedback on this brand?

[jujibelly]

Yeah wouldn't touch it. It's has poor build, unreliable etc. Althought I heard they rectified some of the problems but for the amount of money you're going to spend might as well buy a known brand.

This is personal opinon tho I am sure people will disagree. I don't like koreon crap.

[kniever]

agreed as above, they are a cheap build quality

[fkford]

Although they are tempting for the price and have the looks to, i wouldn't go near one.

They are a cheap quility build, uncomfortable and unrelaible.. It's like owning a VTEC honda.

[Macca86]

Build quality is less then the big names Honda, Yamaha, Kwaka etc (hence price being much less then these names). Having said that, I bought a Hyosung GT250R brand new in 07 and had it for a year before upgrading. I done 18,000kms on it and never had a single problem with it and it went hard for a little 250. Ive heard a few bad reports from the early model ones that had a lot of bugs in them, have heard many good reports in recent times tho.

[W84N01]

Actually, i own the little GT250R Hyosung, and totally love it. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, and i think it's a great bike. It's basically the 650 with a 250 motor in it and i honestly can't fault it. I have ridden it to Perth and back from Bunbury with my 12yr old daughter on the back and other than slightly uncomfy riding by sittingo n your butt the whole way, it was great. We stopped a few times on the way up and back, and we were told by a bike shop to get some sheepskins if we go on another long ride, as it'll save the confortness of your butt lol.

My personal opinion by owning one and still having it in my garage, is that i like them and i think they are well worth it

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

And I have the '08 GV250, the cruiser version. Hyosung did Suzuki racing development back in the 80's and the V twin used in the pre EFI Hyosungs is basically the Suzuki 250 engine, a lot of the parts a re interchangeable. They were also the official bike of the Seoul Olympics. Some of you guys get hung up on brand and quality, and yet you drive Commodores.....

While I agree that the build quality is a bit low, the actual bike is comfortable, quick and reliable. It was actually the most powerful 250 twin cylinder on the market in '08, but the weight of the bike slowed it down.

If you buy a good one, then they are great, but with all things mechanical, it is only as good as it has been looked after, and you can still get a dodgy one.

[bulldog79]

i looked at one of then when i was looking for a new bike it looked ok but at the time i was looking there was not a lot of good news geting a round a bout them so i went for a Suzuki Gsxr600 best thing i done i love it

[Maxxiz]

Even the name sounds cheap and nasty lol

[fkford]

nat an abba fan: lol yes we all do drive commodores and they are shit quility to but when something go's wrong in a car your life isn't at risk.. cars have seatbelts and you are caged in. That's why if i were to buy a bike i would only ever get a good brand, i am not risking my life for a few grand.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

How can your life be less at risk by riding a Honda instead of a Hyosung? A bike is a bike, they are all as "safe" as each other.

Reliability is a different issue. So far, mine and my partners bikes have been reliable with only the normal wear and tear items requiring replacing. I had a front rotor issue with mine that was replaced under warranty, but as far as the bike itself goes, I like it and it was a very good price.

[Macca86]

when something go's wrong in a car your life isn't at risk.

Are you kidding me??? Your brakes can fail on your car for exmple, and you think your safe coz ur in a car and not a bike?? Lol
As has been said, Hyos are just as safe as the next brand. Its their reliability that is being questioned, which as Ive stated, isnt a big issue IMO

[sleepa]

They are new bikes in australia and as such don't have the reputation or after sales service as the big bikes, but they are expanding. And as far as I know they did have a few issues in the early days but they seem to have been mostly resolved.
I was thinking about getting one, mainly for the fact they are half the price of the equivilant brand name bikes. However I wouldn't expect them to have the same amount of engineering in them as some of the big brand sports bikes.

I suspect they are a good learners bike, the 650 can be detuned for a learner, then tuned back up for when they get off their L's. But won't have anywhere near the power (or composure I suspect) of a sports bike. But sense you want a cruiser that doesn't really matter. I say buy one, then in two years sell it and either buy another or get a different brand. (I wouldn't keep it for a long time personally, not when they are so cheap new)

[fkford]

lol, are you serious?
If bike brakes fail your garunteed ****ed but if car ones do you have a much better chance of surviving.

Riding a bike is a massive risk in itself but driving an unreliable "made in china" style bike is just plain stupid.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Riding a bike is a massive risk in itself but driving an unreliable "made in china" style bike is just plain stupid.

One of the most unqualified responses I have ever read.

Just because something is made in China it is less reliable? Look at the 'made in' label of everything you own, you would find the majority is made in China, or another Asian country. The reason things are made is Asia is because it is cheaper to make them there, the quality of most things is as good or better than some things made here.

For the record, Hyosungs are made in Korea.

[sleepa]

I'd also like to add that motorcycles like cars need to pass ADR and stuff before they can be sold here, so I would take a risk riding a korean bike, just like I have taken a risk driving a hyundai. The scary things they are.

Also I don't see riding bike as a massive risk, sure people occasionally crash but much less than in cars. And the ones who do crash are either doing something stupid, pushing the bike too far, or someone driving a car crashes into them.

[fkford]

One of the most unqualified responses I have ever read.

Just because something is made in China it is less reliable? Look at the 'made in' label of everything you own, you would find the majority is made in China, or another Asian country. The reason things are made is Asia is because it is cheaper to make them there, the quality of most things is as good or better than some things made here.

For the record, Hyosungs are made in Korea.

Of course most of our clothes and things will be made in China, its cheaper. But do clothes risk your life? no.. All I'm saying is that if your going to ride a motorbike which is already a massive risk, you may as well ride a good quality one.

[Johnspec]

I've got a 79 Honda dirt bike but I guess that doesn't count lol

[wikky]

Of course most of our clothes and things will be made in China, its cheaper. But do clothes risk your life? no.. All I'm saying is that if your going to ride a motorbike which is already a massive risk, you may as well ride a good quality one.

What makes the Hyosung a massive risk? They're built to an entry level price and perform accordingly. Also why bag Chinese/Asian made products? They have world leading technology and are able to do so at a much cheaper price, hence why alot of the products that come from there are cheaper.
Also have you ridden one or owned one to back up your comments?

[fkford]

What makes the Hyosung a massive risk? They're built to an entry level price and perform accordingly. Also why bag Chinese/Asian made products? They have world leading technology and are able to do so at a much cheaper price, hence why alot of the products that come from there are cheaper.
Also have you ridden one or owned one to back up your comments?

For starters any bike is a massive risk so why settle for the most risky one? e.g lowest quility. As an example the chain snaps when you NEED to accelerate. That's an EXAMPLE so don't get all technicle as most of the people on here seem to do. Why bag asian made products? I am not bagging asian products, where did i bag asian products?. I said it is cheaper to make things in China. In most cases you get what you pay for so go figure.

I haven't owned a bike because i don't have the money to fund a good quility bike. A lot of my friends own bikes and advise alot of people to stay away from shabby build quility because if something does stuff up (at the wrong time) you are in a whole world of trouble.

[bandidoben]

i havent owned one but i have ridden plenty and have lived with a mechaic from a reputable motor cycle dealer in melbourne. they have a very low build quality prone to suffer catastrophic failures mainly siezing. clutches are very bad aswell as the gear boxes. ive heard so many people on this forum going blah blah you get what you pay for. yet they take the cheapest option for a bike. want to get a learner bike? get a second hand good brand ride it live with it save for your dream bike imo.

personally i would piss on one if it was on fire.

[fkford]

i havent owned one but i have ridden plenty and have lived with a mechaic from a reputable motor cycle dealer in melbourne. they have a very low build quality prone to suffer catastrophic failures mainly siezing. clutches are very bad aswell as the gear boxes. ive heard so many people on this forum going blah blah you get what you pay for. yet they take the cheapest option for a bike. want to get a learner bike? get a second hand good brand ride it live with it save for your dream bike imo.

personally i would piss on one if it was on fire.

+1 ....

[W84N01]

What i don't understand here is............you get what you pay for? So what about the cheap arse cars everyone buys? Some last for ages and some don't.

if you don't have the experience on something someone is asking about, then all you can provide is your "opinion" and nothing else.

I own a Hyosung. And it's a second hand one coz i've only got my 250 licence for now. When i grow up i am going to change and buy what i like and what i'd prefer.

i looked at buying a bike for a few months before i bought this one, and to be honest, all the second hand bikes, weather Suzuki, Honda, Hyosung, or whatever................for a 250cc they are all around the same pricing, so that is not worth arguing over.

As for the bigger bikes, you go a brand named one you will pay for more for it. you go for one that looks exactly like the one you want but is a different brand name, then you pay less for the same style bike.

Everything seems to be about brand names, and what you've got and how you show off.

I have a Hyosung and am proud of it. It has not given me any problems since i have had it. A friend of mine has one too, only he has the 650 Hyosung, and the only problem he has had is the wear and tear of the clutch cable......which by the way is likely to go on either a car or a bike due to general wear and tear. He hasn't had a problem with it and keeps up with my other mates R1 for ages. Both have had a horrendous amount of work done on them thou.

To be honest, it hink people that drive cars (myself included) are more dangerous on the roads......why???? Coz you're surrounded by 4 walls (so to speak) and you feel safer in one than you ever can do on a bike. You take up the whole lane, you have 3 mirrors to work off, and if you hit something chances are you won't be getting thrown off your drivers seat.

Whilst on a bike, you're alot more cautious about your surroundings, about other vehicles on the road and obstructions out there too.

Wheather riding a bike or driving a car, there are pros and cons for both.

Unless you have experience.................don't bother wasting everyones time.

*end rant*

[omad]

i have a GT250R no problems! good price good easy bike!

[bandidoben]

What i don't understand here is............you get what you pay for? So what about the cheap arse cars everyone buys? Some last for ages and some don't.

Yes in some cases when buying a cheap ass crappy product you get the occasional one that is well built. Same with if you buy a really expensive good quality car you get the occasional lemon. personaly id rather risk get the random lemon then the random good one?

To be honest, it hink people that drive cars (myself included) are more dangerous on the roads......why???? Coz you're surrounded by 4 walls (so to speak) and you feel safer in one than you ever can do on a bike. You take up the whole lane, you have 3 mirrors to work off, and if you hit something chances are you won't be getting thrown off your drivers seat.

Tell me how a car inst meant to take up a lane? its illegal for a bike to pass a car in the same lane regardless of how much space the car takes up.

Unless you have experience.................don't bother wasting everyones time.

i have experiance both riding them and working on them.