That suspension is NOT top-of-the-line.  It has been compared to the sv (and other bikes) in several comparos by different publications.  USD doesn't mean s**t.  It's still a non-cartridge, telescopic fork.  The bike consistently places last in all tests.  Top reasons in all shootouts are:  supension, weight, and build quality. 

We all know how bargain the sv's supsension is, but most of the testers make the sv sound like it has a full ohlins setup on it compared to the hyo, so there's no reason to put the forks on there. They'd probaby be more expensive than gixxer forks anyway since they're way less common, especially used examples.  

 

I was just wondering. I dont know much about the bike. Ive seen one parked at the hospital where i work at and it is a nice looking bike, performance wise i had no idea how it measured up to the Sv

 

I would be hard pressed to understand why a bike that is heavier than our beloved SV, same displacement, has more horsepower (right....79 vs 70), gets better gas mileage....64?????? Maybe 64 KPG, but not MPG....that's scooter/moped territory.

 

It doesn't have more power, at least not to the wheels.  Every test I've seen has it a few bhp under the SV.  And it's around 80 lbs heavier.  All steel.  The sv has a lot of aluminum. 

Edit: when I get home, I'll grab my mag (i think it's a cycle world) that has all the numbers in it. Wet weight, dyno hp, fuel mpg, etc and post it up. It's on these forums somwhere already, but I don't feel like searching for it.

 

or they could just be LYING about the milage. :

 

The 79hp claim is bullshit.  Its def down a few ponies to the SV.

Don't believe the "top of the line suspension" crap either, not true.

 

It has adjustable rear sets? Any chance of swapping these?

 

It has adjustable rear sets? Any chance of swapping these?

Thats what i would like to know also.

Trust me, im not thinking about buying one, i was just wondering about the front fork setup

 

Hehehehe. "Upgrade the SV with Hyosung parts." Discuss.......

 

Hehehehe. "Upgrade the SV with Hyosung parts." Discuss.......

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit....

 

You're wiser than most. Someone will have to learn from your signature.

 

even if they were swappable, they may be impossible to get, no?

 

I would think finding a set would be hard but not impossable.

question is, would they fit on the Sv. Guess researching the prospect wouldnt be a total waste of time. Could be cheaper than buying aftermarket ones.

 

They're no more likely to fit than 1960 BSA pegs or 2007 R1... Totally different bikes. Possibly the oil filler caps are compatible.

And yeah, the USD forks show the awesome poewr of fashion- they're no better than the SV, some would say worse, the only difference is the format.

 

64 mpg?!?!?!? YEAH RIGHT!! Maybe that is it's peak mileage, but 60 - 80 mpg is only available on small bikes like scooters or 300 - 400s.

 

I wish the SV wheels looked like the Hyo's

 

There's crap and good crap, either way it's crap. If you want cheap crap, look here - http://www.made-in-china.com/Transportation-Catalog/Motorcycle.html

 

Take a CLOSE look at the build quality of these Hyosung bikes..............it's CRAP,.shoddy welds, heavy castings/steel,porosity,etc:..........they look nice, from a distance or in a magazine...........BUT BUYER BEWARE, they're NO SV.

 

Take a CLOSE look at the build quality of these Hyosung bikes..............it's CRAP,.shoddy welds, heavy castings/steel,porosity,etc:..........they look nice, from a distance or in a magazine...........BUT BUYER BEWARE, they're NO SV.

Funny, i stood not 1 foot from a 2007 GT650R and the welds didnt look shoddy. Plastic was just like the sv's. Front forks looked strong ( some guy my size pressed down on the front end and it barely moved, while i can press down on my Sv's front and almost bottom it out. BTW im 6'4" 236 lbs).
People see hyosung and think cheap. I remember back in the day when Honda ruled the road and when suzuki came to america you heard cheap.

 

i've heard horror stories of the hyosungs paint jobs not lasting long at all,and the crappy welds.they're 80lbs heavier.and what do inverted forks provide other than looks,for the SV?i fidn it hard to believe you'd get a hyo. front end cheaper than you would a used gixx one.

stay away man..just stay away

 

No you have it all wrong. Im not getting one, im happy with my Sv ( well except the stock seat, feels like a brick was used for padding) I was just wondering about the front forks thats all. Everyone does the gixxer front end, i was looking to do something else, you know stray from the norm. Thats one of the reasons why i bought my first sv ( im on my 3rd one) to stray from the norm. Everyone has a gixxer,R1 etc etc. I like to be different. I was just asking about the front end. If i can fit a TL front end, etc, then i will go that rout. I have no intentions on getting a Hyosung, besides after seeing the 07 Sv1000s all in black at biketoberfest, ive decided thats my next ride ( if i can talk the significant other into it)

 

No you have it all wrong. Im not getting one, im happy with my Sv ( well except the stock seat, feels like a brick was used for padding) I was just wondering about the front forks thats all. Everyone does the gixxer front end, i was looking to do something else, you know stray from the norm. Thats one of the reasons why i bought my first sv ( im on my 3rd one) to stray from the norm. Everyone has a gixxer,R1 etc etc. I like to be different. I was just asking about the front end. If i can fit a TL front end, etc, then i will go that rout. I have no intentions on getting a Hyosung, besides after seeing the 07 Sv1000s all in black at biketoberfest, ive decided thats my next ride ( if i can talk the significant other into it)

got ya!

i was just saying,the rest of the bike doesnt seem too good of quality,so id say go an other route.look into the TL front end,theres a thread on that in the 99-02 forum right now i think..you can do ninja front ends as well,from what ive heard,.

 

Ninja or the TL front end is what im thinking about. But if im able to get the 1K, i wont do anything to it. I just have to give my 6-fiddy to the wife

 

The big bike dealer here just started selling them. They got one of each(250 & 650) to try using customer test rides and employees. They decided they were good enough to sell. I could see the 250 version taking some sales away from the Ninja. Oh and the 650 has a ceramic muffler

 

The 250 might make a great bike for a new rider or an in town commuter. They may not hold up to aggressive riding comparos, but hyosung does make decent products. I would consider one of those over a scooter any day.
Stats;
Hyosung GT250 Comet
Engine Size 250cc
Price $ 3,199
Horsepower 30HP
Fuel Economy 72MPG


The GT650 may not hold a candle to our beloved SV, but this little gem looks to me to be a promising ride in the beginner market. Priced Slightly below the ninja 250 and well below other decent makes of little rides. For example, the 250cc big ruckus MSRP is $5,500. The price is well in line with the seriously outdated Honda rebel/Suzuki gz250/nighthawk 250. Of the group i like the styling of the hyosung better and would love to see how the handling stands up to the ninja ;-)