I asked a question not long ago and it turned out that there is a lot of misconception about the brand. So I guess my questions is: would you give Hyosung a second look knowing that they have ties with Suzuki and actually built a lot of engines for them? Would you consider Hyosung knowing you get a full 2 year warranty on parts and labor? Did you know that Hyosung is KOREAN and NOT Chinese built? Did you know that FISHER is powered by Hyosung? Did you know that Hyosung will be at the top 6 fairly soon? Have you visited: http://www.hyosungperformance.com and http://www.korider.com ?
2007-04-23 11:52:28 · 7 answers · asked by dj_laugs 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Hyosung bikes are junk. The build quaility is crap, just like korean cars such as Kias and Hyundais.
2007-04-23 14:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Kyle H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nice ad. Hope you're on the payroll.
Hyosung is similar to many other asian imports - most have ties to one big Japanese company or other.
Yes, Hyosung has assembled engines for Suzuki, but to Suzuki specifications, with Suzuki components.
The bikes sold under the Hyosung name are different.
We have worked on a few Hyosungs, and although they do have some neat innovations (three-valve head, etc), the quality of the components is just the same as other Chinese and Korean imports -- not up to Japanese, American, or European standards.
But as far as Hyosung becoming 'Top 6' soon - I think Kymco may be more strongly poised to reach this goal.
2007-04-23 19:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by ducatisti 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All I know is what my eyes told me when I saw one at a dealer.
Pretty color, that's all.
Knowing my own experience with Suzuki (before Hyosung was heard of), I'm not impressed by any affilliation. While Chinese manufacture may be near the bottom, Korean is not much higher. A 2 year warranty does not mean much, especially if no one services. The only place I have found brand new Hyosungs is the largest used cycle dealer in the area.
Look at the price tag. While deals may be found, quality usually costs more.
2007-04-23 19:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I have worked in the motorcycle trade for nearly 20 years now and I have seen things come and go. Hyosung are about to do to the Jap motorcycle industry what the jap motorcycle industry did to the British motorcycle industry in the 1960's. They are a big company and the quality of their bikes is way ahead of the Chinese. Their warranty is better and they will build up street cred in the next few years.
You watch and mark my words, within the next 10 years Hyosung will be as big if not bigger than the Japs with a good dealer network.
By the way. most people don't know very much about Hyosung but they soon will.
2007-04-23 19:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by Tim B 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yeah I knew every thing you just said about hyosung. And I would agree They are far above anything china/taiwan has to offer. Theyre 650's do some what rival the (original) Sv 650 but lack the refinement or power of the suzuki.
That being said, I do like the new 650X, the Bimota ripoff, different wheels, forks, brakes, some hi-comp pistons and head porting it would be a neat bike. I always like a project.
2007-04-24 00:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by amegger2002 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes to all the above.
I looked at buying one (before I bought a Honda CB250 - which fitted into my price range of AU$2000) the specs are impressive & if you get a GT650RL or GT650SL you have airflow restrictors in it which slows the performance of the bike to be likened to a 250, to allow you to get used to riding a bike & learning about the capabilities and when you are ready remove the restictors & you have great 650 (my hubby says it was like riding his bike which is a 1999 Suzuki GSXF750 (or Katana in the US) so really your are getting 2 bikes in 1 (and form watching the other companies this is something that all are now starting to do)
It also allows you to resell it as a "learner bike" -once the restrictors are put back in it of course, and they maintain their price fairly well (sells in aust between AU$9000-10 000 and resale is AU$5000-8000 depending of the life it has had.)
So for the countries that restrict a Learner & provisioanl rider to certain engine capacity in comparisson to bike weight, this as a great move
Also they are a really tall bike so great for all the tall people but can be dropped to cater for all those short people-like me.
2007-04-23 19:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by ozraikat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they better do something quick. that fisher bike looks
like hell. they come and they go and their time is
fast approaching.
2007-04-23 19:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by gixx 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋