Hyosung reviews

I recently purchased my 2006 GV250 from a dealership near my home. The owner of the store highly recommended it to me and I must say it a great bike. I was looking for a stylish cruiser, decent engine and great price and found it all in the GV250. The engine revs a litte high when you are cruising but overall is not too bad. The get up and go is great and far better than the Ninja 250 I was looking at buying. The only thing I wish was better was the chrome as it is mostly plastic but the aluminim wheels made up for it. All in all this is a great bike. Light, easy to handle, quick for a 250 and looks like a far more expensive bike than what it is. Get lots of good comments on it. Show less

When I was shopping for a bike I was confused. I ride bikes for 8y now and I am 23. I have started on 50cc bike, and I have replaced it with 250 pretty soon. After an accident on 250 I had to buy a new one because 250 was trashed really good. I am not a strong guy, financially, so I had to go for used ones, but new is new! So I bought GT650R only because of its low price. I didn't expect much since it is a Korean bike, but it looked just like a real bike! After riding it for a first time I was amazed! It is actually a real big bike! Like Suzuki SV650. Handling is great, acceleration also, quality of build is even better than on some Japanese bikes but quality of the used materials could be a problem. It is made entirely of steel, even rims, so it's heavy (210kg). You don't notice it while riding, but when you're moving the bike by hand you better be a strong man. It has nice amount of torque and it is nicely powered. It has digital speed. temp and fuel gague, and performance of an average, or even better V-Tvin motorcycle. Only flaw I have experienced is mild vibrations between 5 and 6k torque. I have low mileage on it so I can't say for sure yet, but it is a real big bike, and so far I am very happy with it. It turns heads of innocent bystanders... :) Show less

I bought this bike last year, although I had a fuel pump problem with it that was repaired under warranty, I have had no other problems. It rides well and has lots of power for a 250. I strongly recommend a windshield for it. My wife plans to ride to work with me this year she likes it so much. Just an overall great little bike. Show less

I purchased my GV250 in Olympia, WA. in February of this year 2007. I use it to commute 62 miles round trip daily to work. I have 40 miles of highway and 22 of city/country riding. The GV250 is just enough to provide me a comfortable ride and great gas economy (65-67 mpg). The bike is still in the break-in mileage and has performed just as I expected a small displacement cruiser to perform. It has carried me through torrential rain with no problems. And the bike looks good too. The styling is clean and sharp. People are surprised to discover that is only a 250c.c. My dealer knows Hyosung and did a great job of assembly and the first 500 mile service. The GV250 is a little sluggish going up hill. I have a steep section of highway on my way home that drops my speed from 60 to 50 mph. But once the break-in is complete I immagine that that will change for the better when I can use full throttle. Show less

The GV250 is the best looking and heaviest bike in its class. I have not ridden since college so my experience is a bit limited but I do believe that this bike would have eaten up my old Triumph Tiger. The acceleration is suprising and I have no touble keeping ahead of traffic and it is pretty comfortable at 70 which it seems it will do all day. I bought it as a trainer but I am so pleased with it I have decided to keep it and bought the wife one too. Show less

I bought a used (1000 mi) '05 GV 250 for my wife as a starter bike (she will probably keep it indefinitely because it's so light to handle) and am very impressed with this 250! I've owned and ridden bikes for 38 years and I can honestly say this bike is extremely well made, stylish, handles well, and has a fun factor not associated with any other small displacement bike. Hyosung seems to have put a lot more effort into their 250 than the four major Japanese companies. The engine runs really strong for a 250 and has very little mechanical noise. It invites you to wind it up (7000,8000,9000 rpms) and cruise away. Definitely a BIG bang for the buck! Show less

I just can't believe what a GREAT BIKE this is! I was unsure what I was getting to be honest but after several hundred miles, I can't get the smile off my face! This bike is a blast to ride! NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. Starts easy on the coldest day and once the motor was broken in, she flat out flys! My HYO may not be a CBR 600RR but it didn't cost 10 grand either....BUY ONE, you'll love it! Show less

I bought this bike last summer and have enjoyed every minute on it. The bike is comfortable, very lightweight and sharp looking. I get asked about the size and look of the bike everywhere I go. I definitely recommend this bike. Show less

This leaves Harleys behind. This bike really flys when you twist it on. It has great handling and braking with looks that stop people in their tracks. It is a joy to own. The secret to happiness is to find a dealer that knows how to set the bike up right from the start, not someone selling their first Hyosung! Show less

Hi again Guys & Gals. Well, we now have a few more kms on the clock with more experience on this machine as well. Cornering hard, the bike just wants to keep leaning into the corners. Off cambers can be a bit exciting, but don't back off. Powering out of a corner needs caution as it tended to slide a little on the rear tire. Seems a bit top heavy in strong winds, and also with a pillion on the rear. Overall, this is a Jaguar waiting to be unleashed. 2nd gear should not be taken for granted when hitting the 7000rpm, it will with no effort lift the front wheel off the road with ease. Be careful. Overall, riding was good but the pillion seat has been re-padded and as the wife says, it's fine now. This bike in my view would have no effort in cruising at 130 to 140 all day. Show less