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SEPTEMBER 2009 - 15
CYCLE TORQUE
CYCLE TORQUE LAUNCH REPORT
– 2010 HYOSUNG RANGE
TEST BY
CHRIS PICKETT
PHOTOS BY
LOU MARTIN
HYOSUNG has brought its model range up to date with the
fitting of fuel injection. What a difference it’s made, there’s
a healthy increase in power and the overall feel of the bikes
give the rider the impression they are riding something much
more expensive.
At the recent Australian launch we sampled the GT650, GT650S,
GT650R and the GV650 Aquila. For buyers looking for a 650
road machine, Hyosung covers everything from a sportsbike to a
cruiser, using basically the same mechanical package.
In the shed
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S :
2010 HYOSUNG 650 RANGE
Engine Type: 650cc Liquid cooled
4-stroke V-twin, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission: six speed gearbox/
chain drive
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres
Frame Type: Dual lateral oval bar
Seat Height: 790mm
Dry Weight: 208 kg
Front Suspension: 41mm USD forks,
adjustable
Rear Suspension: Monoshock,
adjustable
Brakes: 2 x 300mm discs with
4-piston calipers/ single-piston caliper
on rear 230mm disc
Tyres: 120/60-17, 160/60-17
Price (RRP): From $7,990 + ORC
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The entire 250cc and 650cc Hyosung range has seen the benefit
of fuel injection. Both capacity ranges (except GV250 and GV650)
also have the same dimensions, look and colour schemes, only
the capacity differs. The 250cc models are learner legal and have
21kW, while the 650cc LAMS version is up from 25kW to 40kW.
For riders on full licences, the 650cc engine now punches out a not
inconsiderable 59kW (79hp).
The main new-look styling touch is the tailpiece which is sharp
and sporty. A dual lateral oval bar frame is used to house the
V-twin engine and in the case of the base GT650 wheelbase is
1,435mm, seat height is 790mm and dry weight is 196kg.
In the case of the three GT650 models, suspension is the same.
41mm USD forks have adjustable rebound and compression and
the single rear shock is adjustable for pre-load.
Twin four-piston calipers with 300mm discs are standard across
the GT range, and a single 230mm disc is fitted down the back.
A multitude of heavy duty luggage tie down points are a feature
of the GT range, as are adjustable footpegs. Depending on which
GT model you like there are a number of genuine accessories
available, like the sports muffler, tinted screen and carrier rack.
The GV650 uses the same brakes and forks as the GTs, but twin
shocks and different frame geometry are used for the cruiser. It has
more genuine accessories available, including a tinted windshield,
backrest and panniers.
Engine
sportier riding position due to the clip-on
handlebars. Through the bends this bike is
so much fun, it can be hustled along very
quickly and in the right conditions gives
more powerful machines a real hurry up.
The suspension has fairly stiff settings,
even for our 90-something kilo rider, and the settings are the same
On the road
First bike ridden was the half faired GT650S. Room wise, there’s across the GT range. We could imagine a track day punter putting
on a set of sticky tyres and scaring the living daylights out of
plenty, even for larger riders. Straight away it’s comfortable to
plenty of other riders on more expensive bikes. We also rode the
ride, the handlebars are positioned just right, we almost felt like
naked GT650 which is also a hoot and very similar to the ‘S’, just
Goldilocks. As I said before, the footpegs are multi adjustable. On
without the half fairing. With three different bikes using the same
this bike they were set to the least set-back position and felt spot
on. Weaving in and out of traffic was a breeze and while the older platform Hyosung has given buyers a huge choice.
For the cruiser lovers you have the GV650 Aquila. Hyosung
carburetted version wasn’t slow, the new fuel injected models are
certainly livelier. Out on the open road the fairing works very well, quote the GV650 as having slightly more power than the GT
range in its press info. Not sure if it’s a typo and it’s only a couple
you can imagine enjoying a lengthy tour on this bike. It has long
of ponies anyway. Even though the Aquila is just over 20 kilos
legs and if you are keen enough, or like risking your licence, we
would expect speeds not far off 200km/h to be possible, the engine heavier than the GTs, the engine feels every bit as strong. It’s quite
comfy and the forward mounted footpegs can be placed in two
feels strong enough.
different positions. As with any cruiser the steering is slower and
Then onto the GT650R which has a full fairing and a much
Hyosung’s 650cc 90 degree
V-twin engine is liquid-cooled,
has dual overhead camshafts
and four valves per cylinder.
Lubrication for the reciprocating
parts is via a wet sump and final
drive from the six-speed ’box is
via chain drive, or belt in the case
of the GV650 Aquila.
the ground clearance is much less. The twin shocks can’t match
the suppleness of the GT’s single unit but to compare the GT
range to the GV is ludicrous, it’s a totally different style and riding
experience.
We were impressed with the suspension on all bikes, sure the
GV’s rear suspension struggled to cope with the bumpy road but
we were chasing a couple of GTs at the time and were asking much
more of it than it would generally have to deal with.
The final word
We feel Hyosung has produced a winner here. It’s taken a
wallet friendly range of machines and taken them to the next
level, simply by fitting fuel injection and giving the bikes a bit
of a facelift. And the Australian importer is keeping the prices at
pre-fuel injection levels (GT650 $7,990, GT650S $8,590, GT650R,
$8,990, GV650 $9,990) and continues to offer a two-year unlimited
kilometre warranty. This gives buyers access to some of the best
value motorcycles on the market which punch well above their
weight in terms of performance and handling. ■
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V-twin engine has reaped the benefits of fuel injection.
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