hyosung 250

james250ninja · July 18th, 2015, 11:08 AM

i was wondering
what do you people think of the 2012 Hyosung gt 250.

I am thinking of getting one has 3,000 miles all stock

I read reviews but just thought id ask for some opinions

it selling for 2500.00
thinking if he can lower it to 1900.00

psych0hans · July 18th, 2015, 11:25 AM

Isn't it like a REALLY heavy bike? I believe it's basically the GT650 with a smaller engine and a few cheaper parts... Wheels are supposed to be really heavy as well and build quality might not meet Kawi standards...

choneofakind · July 18th, 2015, 12:50 PM

I mean... they look cool!! But the combination of Chinese and new to this market scare me.

psykown · July 18th, 2015, 12:54 PM

I saw the 650 in person at a mall and everything on it looked a litle crooked and not to well fitted. If the 250 you are llooking at looks fine have at it it is your money lol Me personally I would stay away from the Hyosungs based on what I saw, but I havent seen many either. Just my

subxero · July 18th, 2015, 02:21 PM

i think it looks decent but when i got up close and sat on one, everything about it just felt cheap.

I wouldn't pay that much for a used one JMO

Geezer-60 · July 18th, 2015, 05:47 PM

The thing in my mind is, when you sell it in a few years or so, every buyer will ask the same question. If you had a choice between a ninja 250 and the GT250 for the same money, which would you choose?

jkv45 · July 18th, 2015, 06:26 PM

Pass...unless it was half that much..then maybe...

Whiskey · July 18th, 2015, 08:31 PM

Otherwise known as Hyodung...

VERY prone to rust, dodgy electrics, poor fit & finish. Not a reliable machine.

They look good from a distance, but get up close & it's a different story

Aufitt · July 18th, 2015, 09:42 PM

Probably OK for $100.

In Australia they are not well regarded despite noobs claiming they are the bestest bike without riding a CBR or Ninja and seeing how a 250 should actually be built.

Milsparro · July 18th, 2015, 11:19 PM

I'd take a '91 Ninja 250 over it.

psych0hans · July 19th, 2015, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I mean... they look cool!! But the combination of Chinese and new to this market scare me.

It's Korean

choneofakind · July 19th, 2015, 05:37 AM

It's not Chinese???!!

I thought it was Chinese. Oooooops. Still, not the tried and true Japanese bikes we've all come to love.

choneofakind · July 19th, 2015, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milsparro

I'd take a '91 Ninja 250 over it.

Hell, I'd take an 86-87 ninja over it. And those are just as hard to find parts for!

InvisiBill · July 19th, 2015, 06:31 AM

Like pretty much everyone else in this thread, I've heard that their quality control is a bit lacking and the parts are hard to find. Those issues make them worth substantially less than a similar bike from one of the big Japanese manufacturers.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/re...-mc-comparison

Quote:

Parked next to its peers, the Hyosung looks like it has all the right stuff to be the most proficient sporting machine of the group, but things aren’t always what they seem.

The brakes are severely lacking and there’s simply too much bike for the motor. And the fact that it had some mechanical hiccups and needs frequent maintenance can’t be overlooked.

If it was cheap enough to be considered a disposable toy, then I'd think about buying it. If it was anywhere near the price of a Ninjette or CBR, I'd pass.

psych0hans · July 19th, 2015, 07:02 AM

I wouldn't buy the 250, I would consider the 650 if I got it cheap enough and mod the **** out if it ... Lol

sh123469 · July 19th, 2015, 08:43 AM

We had a couple guys start selling Hyosung around here about 10 years ago. Neither did so for more than a year.

I talked to one of the guys and he told me the work required was just killing them. He said QC was horrible. The would uncrate and find flat tires, electrical issues, missing parts, occasionally dents. He told me fit and finish wasn't all that great either. He said warranty repair calls were high on them. Not too much engine work, that seemed pretty tough but everything else, especially electrical.

I've only talked to 3 people riding them. One guy with a 250 said it was the toughest bike he'd ever had and wouldn't hesitate to go anywhere on it. The other two were more like it's ok if you can do your own work and like to tinker. Don't count on getting back if you go much farther than across town kind of thing.

Never had one myself and could have bought a nice looking 250 last year for $550. IIRC is was an 06 with about 5,000 miles. I passed since there are no parts sources anywhere within 200 miles except for ebay.

reggae5 · July 19th, 2015, 09:26 AM

Check this out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkqDzeCVkX0
its a ninja 250 compared to hyosun250

RogerPapaMike · July 20th, 2015, 07:19 PM

the riders course my base runs uses hyosungs. they break all the time.

blink. · July 21st, 2015, 10:56 PM

You get what you pay for....looked like junk to me.

capt_bugaloo · July 22nd, 2015, 07:35 PM

I know a guy who bought one new for a very low price, and put several thousand miles on it in 18 months. He didn't have any issues with it, and eventually sold it to buy a bigger bike.

I would be reluctant to buy one myself, simply due to the support network being lacking. Occasionally someone here has a problem getting parts for a motorcycle from one of the Big 4 Japanese manufacturers; how many problems will you have getting parts or service for a Hyosung?

psych0hans · July 22nd, 2015, 08:35 PM

The motor is supposed to be really strong, the electricals are not...

Aufitt · July 22nd, 2015, 10:06 PM

Less dodgy to buy a KTM.

Supernam · July 22nd, 2015, 10:14 PM

Their engines like to blow up apparently.

http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...d-while-riding

Google it and you'll find more.

Alvin31 · July 23rd, 2015, 06:41 AM

A friend told me that only after 2 years the fuel pump was defective.

Fastway Racing · July 26th, 2015, 10:19 PM

Parts support may suck unless you have a dealer close.

July 18th, 2015, 11:08 AM	#1
james250ninja james250ninjette.newbie Name: james Location: cherry hill, nj Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1986 ninja 250 Posts: 276	hyosung 250 i was wondering what do you people think of the 2012 Hyosung gt 250. I am thinking of getting one has 3,000 miles all stock I read reviews but just thought id ask for some opinions it selling for 2500.00 thinking if he can lower it to 1900.00

July 18th, 2015, 11:25 AM	#2
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Isn't it like a REALLY heavy bike? I believe it's basically the GT650 with a smaller engine and a few cheaper parts... Wheels are supposed to be really heavy as well and build quality might not meet Kawi standards... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

July 18th, 2015, 02:21 PM	#5
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	i think it looks decent but when i got up close and sat on one, everything about it just felt cheap. I wouldn't pay that much for a used one JMO __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

July 18th, 2015, 05:47 PM	#6
Geezer-60 ninjette.org member Name: A.P. Location: Butler County, PA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800s, Former 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 117	The thing in my mind is, when you sell it in a few years or so, every buyer will ask the same question. If you had a choice between a ninja 250 and the GT250 for the same money, which would you choose? __________________________________________________ Inertia shouldn't define potential.

July 19th, 2015, 07:02 AM	#15
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't buy the 250, I would consider the 650 if I got it cheap enough and mod the **** out if it ... Lol __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

July 18th, 2015, 12:50 PM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I mean... they look cool!! But the combination of Chinese and new to this market scare me.

July 18th, 2015, 12:54 PM	#4
psykown ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Lancaster CA Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 "sold" 2014 ninja 300 "Gold" 2000 DRZ400S (Sold the POS) K7 GSXR600 (Also POS...see a pattern? Posts: 207	I saw the 650 in person at a mall and everything on it looked a litle crooked and not to well fitted. If the 250 you are llooking at looks fine have at it it is your money lol Me personally I would stay away from the Hyosungs based on what I saw, but I havent seen many either. Just my

July 18th, 2015, 06:26 PM	#7
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	Pass...unless it was half that much..then maybe...

July 18th, 2015, 08:31 PM	#8
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Otherwise known as Hyodung... VERY prone to rust, dodgy electrics, poor fit & finish. Not a reliable machine. They look good from a distance, but get up close & it's a different story

July 18th, 2015, 09:42 PM	#9
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	Probably OK for $100. In Australia they are not well regarded despite noobs claiming they are the bestest bike without riding a CBR or Ninja and seeing how a 250 should actually be built.

July 18th, 2015, 11:19 PM	#10
Milsparro ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Manitoba Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): '87 KLR650, '97 Virago Posts: 39	I'd take a '91 Ninja 250 over it.

July 19th, 2015, 05:37 AM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	It's not Chinese???!! I thought it was Chinese. Oooooops. Still, not the tried and true Japanese bikes we've all come to love.

July 19th, 2015, 08:43 AM	#16
sh123469 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Spartanburg, SC Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): EX250, Suzuki Savage, 76 Goldwing restoration project, 71 CB350, 73 Yamaha GT1, Posts: 73	We had a couple guys start selling Hyosung around here about 10 years ago. Neither did so for more than a year. I talked to one of the guys and he told me the work required was just killing them. He said QC was horrible. The would uncrate and find flat tires, electrical issues, missing parts, occasionally dents. He told me fit and finish wasn't all that great either. He said warranty repair calls were high on them. Not too much engine work, that seemed pretty tough but everything else, especially electrical. I've only talked to 3 people riding them. One guy with a 250 said it was the toughest bike he'd ever had and wouldn't hesitate to go anywhere on it. The other two were more like it's ok if you can do your own work and like to tinker. Don't count on getting back if you go much farther than across town kind of thing. Never had one myself and could have bought a nice looking 250 last year for $550. IIRC is was an 06 with about 5,000 miles. I passed since there are no parts sources anywhere within 200 miles except for ebay.

July 19th, 2015, 09:26 AM	#17
reggae5 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Crescent City Fl ( formerly Key West ) Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 92	Check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkqDzeCVkX0 its a ninja 250 compared to hyosun250

July 20th, 2015, 07:19 PM	#18
RogerPapaMike ninjette.org member Name: Philip Location: Yuma, Az Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 45	the riders course my base runs uses hyosungs. they break all the time. __________________________________________________ I just keep taking it apart. I can't help myself!

July 21st, 2015, 10:56 PM	#19
blink. ninjette.org member Name: Blink Location: NC Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): a few Posts: 24	You get what you pay for....looked like junk to me.

July 22nd, 2015, 07:35 PM	#20
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I know a guy who bought one new for a very low price, and put several thousand miles on it in 18 months. He didn't have any issues with it, and eventually sold it to buy a bigger bike. I would be reluctant to buy one myself, simply due to the support network being lacking. Occasionally someone here has a problem getting parts for a motorcycle from one of the Big 4 Japanese manufacturers; how many problems will you have getting parts or service for a Hyosung? __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

July 22nd, 2015, 08:35 PM	#21
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	The motor is supposed to be really strong, the electricals are not... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

July 22nd, 2015, 10:06 PM	#22
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	Less dodgy to buy a KTM.

July 22nd, 2015, 10:14 PM	#23
Supernam ninjette.org member Name: Nam Location: Toronto Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 33	Their engines like to blow up apparently. http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...d-while-riding Google it and you'll find more.

July 23rd, 2015, 06:41 AM	#24
Alvin31 ninjette.org newbie Name: Alvin Location: Ommel Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7	A friend told me that only after 2 years the fuel pump was defective.

July 26th, 2015, 10:19 PM	#25
Fastway Racing ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): LOTS! 14 -675R Daytona, 13 ZX6R, 14 GSXR 1000, 13 GSXR 600, 07 SV650, 14 300 Ninja, 13 300 Ninja Posts: 47	Parts support may suck unless you have a dealer close.

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