Hyosung Bikes

[Monkeyfish]

I don't mean to be picky and I know we all need to start somewhere but are Hyosung motorcycles the natural progression of the tie wearing scooter crowd? I mean, every time I pass one of these things I get the impression that the person riding it is not very comfortable or confident at all; to the point where I am waiting for something to happen. I don't wait too long for it starts to make me nervous so I leave it disappearing in my mirrors. Good on them for being on 2 wheels but

[Heidi1]

I love it when someone comes up to me and the bike and says, 'my friend has one of those bikes, his is the 600cc version'.

[big kev]

yeah see they are selling bikes on a good platform for people to get into motorcycling which i think is good . we all have to start somewhere . i do some work on the hyosungs with seat mods for short riders and i have taken some for a spin (just in my back yard lol) and they arent a bad bike over all . there cheap and affordable

[Camel]

every time I pass one of these things I get the impression that the person riding it is not very comfortable or confident at all; to the point where I am waiting for something to happen.

I used to feel the same way whenever passing a Yammie XS500 or XS750 triple, or a Honda VF750C. Unfortunately my fears were well founded. However, Hyosungs seem to be quite reliable, even if the design is a bit outdated.

Camel

[1300hayabusa]

I don't mean to be picky and I know we all need to start somewhere but are Hyosung motorcycles the natural progression of the tie wearing scooter crowd? I mean, every time I pass one of these things I get the impression that the person riding it is not very comfortable or confident at all; to the point where I am waiting for something to happen. I don't wait too long for it starts to make me nervous so I leave it disappearing in my mirrors. Good on them for being on 2 wheels but

Cheap arse,no good,accident waiting to happen pieces of recycled crap is what they are.Monkeyfish you cannot be more on the money regarding the people who ride them(not all)hesitation,trembling and off balance are some of the visible signs these riders seem to show.They will change their name from High He Sung to Organdonors soon enough as they are the preferred bike by the organ donor group .Those bikes are made for third world countrys IMO so it amazes me why they even import them.....than again not.....we are in "cheapo is better" land and as the saying goes
"a poor man will always buy his shit twice".

[09Fatboy]

i wanted a gt650 comet when i got my L's a couple of years ago , i had no idea of what road bike was what, imo they looked the goods at the time that's all that mattered but i ended up going with a Suzuki gs500f based on reviews from the internet.

Hyosung sales figures suggest their still a popular choice ? I also considering later getting a Hyosung 250 to use a daily grinder for the $ it's not a bad option.

as the saying goes
"a poor man will always buy his shit twice".

i do that with tools

[Louwai]

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I also considering later getting a Hyosung 250 to use a daily grinder for the $ it's not a bad option.
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Not a bad option $$ wise, & I'd probably look at one for the 10min ride to work & back, but don't expect to have it too long.
On quality of bike, I agree with Ruben. Absolute crap.

A friend (female) bought a 250. Looked after it with pride & within 6mths EVERY bit of chrome on it had started to rust.

[Macbusa]

IMO.... hyosungs are like scooters... you just don't want to be seen on one (or riding with one )

I agree with 1300hayabusa, they are the sort of things you see in 3rd world and asian countries.

There are better 250's out there like the VTR's for example.

[Chuffed]

Would have to agree that from what i've seen quality and design are shocking. My mate has a saying " Poor man pays twice "

[Ward P]

I love it when someone comes up to me and the bike and says, 'my friend has one of those bikes, his is the 600cc version'.

I've had that a couple of times also.

I can see how people get Hayabusa and Hyosung mixed up.
Especially when they're sitting side by side

So fella's - don't park beside one, or you might end up leaving on the wrong bike!!!!

I actually don't think they look THAT bad. - The riders could even get a smidge of credibility if they removed all the stickers. - Now there's a mod!!!!! Kangis on the Hyosung - confuse everyone!

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[Macbusa]

Now there's a mod!!!!! Kangis on the Hyosung

and the 'reward' for doing this... a severe beating

[ROD]

Hyosung the Hyundai of the bike industry

[bazman]

They certainly did win some credibility & respect after those two little indian dudes rode a couple of them around Oz a few years back!

And the front end looks suspiciously 'busa inspired!!! (imitation IS the highest form of flattery!)

If I was juz starting out these days, and I was restricted with power to weight BS rules, and I was on a limited budget, and my riding was based purely on light commuting.....I would certainly be considering a "Hyo'busa" (or is that Haya'sung?)!

[Monkeyfish]

If I was juz starting out these days, and I was restricted with power to weight BS rules, and I was on a limited budget, and my riding was based purely on light commuting.....I would certainly be considering a "Hyo'busa" (or is that Haya'sung?)!

My initial point exactly. I suppose they are aimed at the beginner market and therefore attract the less experienced rider. Sure beats my first bike, the ol 1974 XL100, it was in pieces more than on the road; hey, had to start somewhere.

[Bill Gaheer]

I did ride one of these as I was helping a friend pick one as his first bike. I am only 100 kg so with riding boots, jeans, jacket, helmet and gloves etc around 110 kg. Moment I became comfortable on the bike the suspension was already 3/4 compressed found it very loose and unstable - hence recommended the Kawasaki 250. But again Busa riders should never to for trials on a smaller bikes