Hyosung Motorcycle reviews

Actually I live in Puerto Rico, I love the bike, it rides very good specially handling on the beautiful moon like roads we have here in the Island. There's hardly any around here so yes, it stands out! Show less

The good - handles great and it's low, long, and lean. It's fast, actually v-e-r-y quick. It's smooth shifting and clutch. The mirrors and lights are superior and it sounds great. It gets 55 mpg. If most of your driving is city - up to 60 miles her hour - buy it - you'll love it. It's quicker than my Honda Shadow 1100cc and my former Suzuki S-83 (1360cc). An 883cc Harley Sportster is no match. The bad - mine starts to vibrate at just over 60 mph. so Interstate driving for me is not an option. This explains the lower comfort grade. Show less

I can't remember how many bikes I have owned since 1970. Credit rating limited me to a used bike. I did not expect much when I drove it off the lot but I am really impressed with how much power it has and how comfortable it is for someone my height. Show less

This is my first bike and I'm really happy with it. I've done 2000k's in around two months, made up of a combo of commutes to work and some longer trips (2-300k round trips). It's a good bike for me as a bigger guy and I definitely don't feel little on it. I've had it to 130 kph. but really the bike's not meant to be ridden that hard. As someone new to bikes I don't really have a point of reference to compare it against. However, I feel this is a great bike to prepare me for something bigger later on. It's great on gas, I've had no mechanical issues and it's pretty comfy. I'd recommend it to anyone. Show less

Compared to other 250cc street bikes, this is hands down a better looking bike, better handling bike and is fuel injected. The speed limit in Massachusetts is 65, and this will do it no problem. I bought this bike in April, 2010 and put about 950 miles on it on the weekends and sometimes after work. It's perfect for short rides, but a little uncomfortable for long hauls. I'd suggest new grips right off the bat for it to make it more enjoyabe. It's an awesome bike, but no one knows the Hyosung name and if you looking for a bike to hang out with the local riders at the coffee shop, yeah this one will get some attention. Not for the fact that it's a sweet looking bike, but people will be baffled at the brand name. Hyo-who? Yeah I get that a lot. On the road it is smooth. It shifts nicely and for a 250cc, it's pretty quick. 0-60 in 5 seconds is very decent. It's very agile on the curves. On the highway, the bike is very light but has great air flow given the body design. Tucked down I'm comfortable at 65-70 and it's smooth, but it's not a highway bike. Take it on the back roads and its awesome. Last summer I got stuck in traffic for two hours in 92 degree heat. The bike was fine with no signs of overheating or exhaustion. That was pretty impressive. Again, it's awesome bike but only if you want a motorcycle to keep. Resale is near impossible without taking a bath, as these do not hold their value that well. The trade in value at end of season (I wanted to upgrade to a Hyosung cruiser) for my bike from the dealer forced me to toss a cover on it and keep it for another year (glad I did). Overall I'd say quality is there. Integrity and resale, not so much. If you don't mind the Hyo-who folks and just want a bike to cruise and not do 200 mph. on, this is a sweet ride. Show less

I picked this up used a couple of months ago. It was one of the only 250s I could find that had a big enough frame for me. All I have really done to it is regular maintenance. It starts up pretty easy, a lot more power than you would expect from a 250. It will do the highway just fine, but if you are planning on doing it all day, you might want to find a heavier bike so you don't get blown around as much. All in all, it's a great buy and easy on gas. Great commuter. Show less

I've ridden a lot of bikes in my lifetime and none compare to the luxury, comfort or raw power of this bike. It is not only the best bike ever, it's the only one I will ever own. I've ridden f4i's, cbr rr's, the 650 ninja. Nothing and I mean nothing even compares. Show less

It has great low end torque, good power and it's smooth until you hit the higher rpm. For a 650cc engine, I'm really impressed with the overall performance of the engine. The shocks are a bit stiff which is to be expected on a sport bike. The brakes work well after a break-in period. The chassis is a delight on a curvy road. The fit and finish are very good. For the money, it can't be beat. I wish the FI system was adjustable, it's too lean at part throttle and decel. Show less

I have been following the Hyosung company for over three years before I made my decision. They are pro-active about customer needs and concerns and quickly adapt. The Ninja 250 is a close contender but they failed to give it decent width in rubber and EFI for 2010. Since I ride at 6000 to 11,000 feet above sea level, I wanted EFI. So far I love the bike's handling and it is far more stable at speeds above 80 than my Harley ever was!! It is an awesome bike, sounds great, shifts better than anything I've ever ridden (over 40 years of riding) and it revs willingly. Yes, it has some minor quirks but nothing that can't be easily changed. Everyone loves the way it looks wherever I go. I got the solid red 2010 model. don't be fooled by the label... Japan was there 40 years ago and look where they are now. Show less

Gave a review in Aug 2008 with 5900 miles on the bikes, we now are well over that at over 15000 and these bikes have been GREAT!! Still running strong. We travel on these with all the gear to camp with, last summer Yosemite Park and surrounding area, Pacific Northwest, Glacier Nationl Park and up the Canadian Rockies. No troubles at all except a flat tire and a leaky front seal which we had repaired. CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD ABOUT THESE GV 650's. Show less