Hyosung GTX650 2008

It looks like a purpose built street machine and it walks the talk. It boasts electronic fuel injection, power output is now 82bhp with improved fuel efficiency, more low speed torque (67Nm at 7,250rpm) and stronger performance. Vibration is minimised by counterbalancing and a new oil cooler aids performance and durability. The exhaust system is kept low and central for mass centralization.
The new frame is very rigid for improved handling and low vibration, using tubular chromium molybdenum (CrMo) steel and aluminium. The swing arm is rigid, but low weight aluminium and unsprung weight is reduced with lightweight 5-spoke wheels. Tyres are 120/70-17 ZR and 180/60-17 ZR. Front brake discs are 300mm with radial mounted 4-piston callipers.
Combined analogue and digital instruments, carefully located electrical components and an LED tail lamp all help to reduce weight and improve durability. Special attention has been paid to ease of riding and comfort

[jambo]

I'd take some of that spec sheet with a pinch of salt. The brakes for instance, look like the same 2 pot sliders on the rear and front, this is certainly the setup of the GT650.

Looks nice though, but I wouldn't expect it to be any quicker than an SV650.

Just dont breath on it, it'll rust up and fall apart in no time

A couple of lads at my uni have GT250 hyosungs, they look quite trick - I thought they where the 650's at first.

Matt

Brakes aren't radial mounts, not in that picture anyway.
Is the 82 BHP at the crank? If so, still 72-73 at the back wheel.

[Biker Biggles]

82 bhp in some fevered imagination.
Those brakes look like the same crap ones that Hyosung have used for several years.Build quality and reliability needs to have improved dramatically if they are to be taken seriously.
Id buy a one year old SV for the same money and have a far better bike.

The last 650 made more power than the SV. My 2 year old Hyosung kept indoors fell completely to pieces. Sheets of paint used to fall off, metal parts just sheared in use

[pmapp]

They have this on show at the NEC. It does "look" good - albeit a bit plasticy (which I think they all do).

THe chap on the stand was saying it ain't ready for release yet. The show model had a nice big scuff on the headlight shroud and the speedo sensor cable wasn't tied back to anything - nice

[Biker Biggles]

My lad had a GT125
Kept in garage,but rusted like a 1970s Lancia.Consumed chains and brake pads almost as fast as we could order spares and did a front disc in 10000 miles.Headraces at 12000 miles and then he binned it.Best thing for it really.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

My lad had a GT125
Kept in garage,but rusted like a 1970s Lancia.Consumed chains and brake pads almost as fast as we could order spares and did a front disc in 10000 miles.Headraces at 12000 miles and then he binned it.Best thing for it really.

Same as mine. Absolute **** to get parts for. I sold it for £600 and it didn't run, was held together by super glue, had no paint and was scraped to bits, hehehe.

Looks nice though. Even in horrid yellow.