Hyosung GT250

Infobox Motorcycle
name = GT250/GT250R


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manufacturer = Hyosung
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engine = 249 cc 4-stroke, carbureted
top_speed =
power = 27 Horsepower / 20.13 Kilowatts
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transmission = 5 speed, wet clutch
suspension = Front: 41mm USD Forks
Rear: Mono Shock, Pre-Load Adjustable
brakes = Front: Single/Twin (R only)
Rear: Single
tires = Front: 110/70 54H
Rear: 150/70 69H
rake_trail =
wheelbase = auto mm|1435
length= auto mm|2080
width= auto mm|655
height= auto mm|1090
seat_height = auto mm|780
dry_weight = auto kg|150
wet_weight =
fuel_capacity = convert|17|l|usgal
related = The Hyosung GT250 is a motorcycle manufactured by Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc.

Australian Information

Still in its infancy with in the Australian market, the Hyosung has revitalized the 250cc market, a market that before now had been flooded with 10-15 year old "Grey Imports". Offering a full-sized motorcycle for the same price if not cheaper than the likes of the Honda CBR 250RR, the motorcycle was first welcomed to a suspicious public with its flagship motorcycle, the GT250R, experiencing frequent reliability issues and parts known to break with in the first 5000Km.

Known Issues

* Clutch cable snapping with in 5000 km. Replacement part is $20.
* Very noisy brakes at low speed.
* Rust in bolts around motorcycle.
* Soft brakes. This problem has been known to work it's self out in time.
* Flat Spot at 5000 RPM. This flat spot has been introduced to meet EPA standards and can be removed by cutting a single wire.

All problems were fixed in 2007, therefore any 2007 or newer bike is good.

A Frequent question on forum boards is "Hyosung GT250R vs. Honda CBR250RR. Which is better?"'The Good sides of a Hyosung is mainly the cheaper price tag. Also it has a larger sized frame (suited for 650 cc), a more user friendly V-twin engine and low down torque.

ee also

* Hyosung Comet Series

External links

* [http://www.hyosungmotorsusa.com/product/Specification.asp?cat=StreetBike&model=GT250 Model specification] - at Hyosung's website.