whats your take on hyosung?

[northwind]

I'm not sure if they're even going to make production... They're from Italjet, who make scooters.

well its sexy and i want one

A 3 year old Sv still has better build quality than those comets.
They'll depreciate like a penny down a wishing well if you bought new and when you tried to sell it who'd want it?

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by northwind

I'm not sure if they're even going to make production... They're from Italjet, who make scooters.

True, in recent years they've only produced scooters, but Italjet have a lengthy history and used to make rather well respected trials bikes and road bikes although mostly small capacity stuff, they did produce a few larger bikes with British engines, Enfield 750 I think and maybe a Velo, and I think they used the Griffon name for one of those too. Of course the Italjet of today is undoubtedly a badge owned by one of the usual suspects.

Originally Posted by ZQ8Dude

well its sexy and i want one

Quite. I feel the same.

well if they come out...wanna import one to me?

Infact i think im gona check out google and see if Italjet sells scooters in the US

They are probably pretty crude at the moment as they havent had the time to R&D what Suzuki et al have. I years to come though, they could be quite a force - it wouldnt take much to achieve the finishing quality of Suzuki - they dont make bikes last long enough in my opinion. At the moment though, depreciation will hit you harder in the pocket than a jap bike so while its cheap to buy, it wont be cheaper in the long run.

[northwind]

Originally Posted by robchester

They are probably pretty crude at the moment as they havent had the time to R&D what Suzuki et al have.

Mmm... Remember that the SV is pretty stoneaged.

They do have Suzuki's R&D... They copy everything!

I test rode a GT650S last week. I was a bit anxious riding a "big" (hey, I have a 250!) bike, and a privately owned one at that.

I rode about 15 minutes. From the first corner I cornered quicker and with much more confidence than my 250. In all respects of handling and braking it feels good to me.

But then again I haven't riden an SV yet.

The price for an SV £4850, price for a GT650R £3615, £3070 for a GT650S (direct currency convertion). So far I am seriously considering getting a red GT650R.

Whatever gripes I have later, I would have to live with it until I upgrade to a Tuono or a Sprint ST maybe.

Originally Posted by Soul Reaper

I test rode a GT650S last week. I was a bit anxious riding a "big" (hey, I have a 250!) bike, and a privately owned one at that.

I rode about 15 minutes. From the first corner I cornered quicker and with much more confidence than my 250. In all respects of handling and braking it feels good to me.

But then again I haven't riden an SV yet.

The price for an SV £4850, price for a GT650R £3615, £3070 for a GT650S (direct currency convertion). So far I am seriously considering getting a red GT650R.

Whatever gripes I have later, I would have to live with it until I upgrade to a Tuono or a Sprint ST maybe.

Remember that an SV will never sell at list price. If have a look around you can get an 'S' model for £4000.