Dragon Medic67 Japanese or other’s countries selling consumers goods products in the United States these days.All assembly any products in American states plants are not as goods as assembled in Japan.But that the whole climate in America these days.After Trump win the White House.Before Trump about 70% of all cars came from Japan or South Korea are all have been fully assembled.Now more 40%,60% have to build here in the U.S. States before it fully assembles.
For the record, EXIV stands for *EXcellently actIVe* and *EZ SUIT* means it easily suits most riders because the controls are adjustable to suit riders of different heights.
Grant Klopfenstein you can say give me an American brand, pause, comma, or period. “New sentence”. Honda, Yamaha, etc. I don’t think he is saying those are American brands. He’s saying he would rather buy an American bike. Or a Honda. Or a Yamaha. Just because he talks fast and doesn’t pause long enough between bullet point streams of consciousness doesn’t mean your confusion make his statement wrong. So lol. Right. Lol.
HD’s are globalized parts come from a lot of other countries, I disassembled a 2k softail and rebuilt it there are a lot of metrics in the so called American motorcycles, ride what you like🏍👍🦟
he's a used dealer. obviously he would never recommend a new bike. like any good salesman, he knows how to make it sound like he has your best interests in mind while only promoting what he sells. i've never bought a used bike, and i don't ever plan on it.
@@dennisgroshev972 funny I've never bought a new bike and never plan to buy them. Used bike market is where it's at. Bought ny first 636 in 2012 for $4800 with 9k miles. Took it to 54k miles still have it. Now I have a zx10r with 16k miles I got for $4500. You just cant beat that
it’s actually pronounced “yosung”. I work on Hyosung’s ATM’s for my job. I have one of these bikes. I’ve enjoyed it a lot so far. I just like to ride. I don’t need a lot of power, i’m not a speed demon and not trying to get in trouble. This bike is perfect for me.
lol, I"m from South Korea, I've had bunch of friends who rode around in Hyosung Exiv 125 back in high school. and "H" is not actually silent. It's pronounced "Hee-yo sung"
Out from lots of research on wether starting on 600cc, this was icing on the cake.. for me starting to learn to ride, the motto is: "it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, then to ride a fast bike slow." -unknown
Karatechop94 do you think this might make it into the next episode’s “words of wisdom” or are those reserved for philosophers that didn’t exist, but also had names?
hmmm. I would rather ride a comfortable bike that has plenty of power and then govern the bike. This way I don't have to constantly trade to improve, and if I have not ridden the bike in a while, I can competently take a step back and prevent any complacency.
You don't want to start on a 600cc for your first bike. Honestly there is no need to have that size of bike unless you are mainly getting it because you just really like the bike. I wouldn't go over 300 for a first bike, 200 and 250 isn't too bad and much better for beginners. 500cc and over is really just overkill unless you spend your whole time speeding up to avoid accidents when you drive around
@@royalrider6011 sorry man I m not sure as my sensor come off..haven't bothered to fix. But i know for a fact it does 120ks pretty easy..and can hold that without to much hassle. Maybe 130-140?
When I first went in the Air Force and on my first weekend at my first duty station I was a slick sleeve airman basic. I went to protestant Chapel and a bunch of guys that were part of a Navigators fellowship invited me to this LT's house for a bbq. I got there and the LT had this 75 Honda CB 125 and a for sale sign on it. It was painted primer red. I asked him what he wanted for it and he sold it to me for 60 dollars. I road that thing around all over Panama City till I bought a Honda CB 350 twin. That 125 could get up to 65mph and it was like a moped on steroids. I had that bike sent home and when I got out of the service I kept up on the registration and it was legal to ride it. I rode it around town and my father threw it out because he didn't realize that it was a running bike. I'm still annoyed about that when I think about it.
Police: hello, we just saw your video, we'll have to give you a fine. Sean: oh no officer, i wasn,t speeding, you see those were kilometers/hour. What can i say, i'm more of a metric kind of guy. Police: No no no, the fine is for calling Honda and Yamaha american brands.
KR maybe Korean Republic. I have a Hyosung (pron: Hoisin [swallowed g], GV250 Aquila. Great cruiser 2 cylinder, up to 85 kpg, me weighing 440lbs, max 85+ mph. And, I'm 6'4"! This NOT a beginner bike! I met a Korean girl, whom told me the pronunciation is like the Korean sauce, Hoisin. If you see ads online in Korean, you will hear, very fast, "Hoisin", has a swallowed "g"! These are much fun! But, every first bike is a beginner bike! These handle significantly different! For me, being so big, that handling difference is maginfied exponentially! It can also cause you to forget you tactical handling, in emergency situations, because it is unfamiliar, at first! Make certain to practice your evasive tactical maneuvering OFTEN! Thanks
Sount Korean industry does a very good job with about anything they make from bikes, to Container ships. They are light years beyond China for most everything.
I have a 2007 Hyosung gt650 and it is absolutely fantastic. It’s quite heavy but you don’t feel it at all going into turns. It corners fantastic and the tank is above your legs so you feel like you’re sitting in the bike rather than on it. Sounds fantastic when you open it up
Have you ever seen my grandfathers bugatti motorcycles see Jay Leno's Garage ep 500 ser 24 built in his shed at the end of his garden in east clapham London
I prefer the Chilean Moto Guzzi, the French made Polaris or the coolest, the AntArctic manufactured Nortons (that company relocated there five years ago, it was a bold move made by a bold company).....
Kia and Hyundai are South Korean. So are LG and Samsung. I wouldn't be too concerned about reliability. My first car was a Kia Spectra and that thing was CHEAP to maintain. I've had no qualms with Samsung electronics either. Capitalism has really brought out some great engineering from Little Rocketman's southern neighbors. Still, Japan has had a solid reputation for making good motorcycles for a long time now and I can't fault you for sticking with them. If it came down to a choice between a Hyosung 250 and a Honda CBR250r in similar age, condition, mileage, and price, I'd probably recommend the Honda just because it's a more common bike and I know that you can get parts anywhere and that forums have already answered any questions you may have. BUT, the biggest determining factor should be how comfortable you are on the bike and how much joy it brings you. Sit on one and if you prefer the Korean, go for it.
Bought a 1987 Hyundai Excel car with 1.6l 5 speed 'mitsubishi drive train' with blown head gasket for 100 dollars in 1996. Clean the spark plugs 1/2 times a week and it would run good. Drove it off road and through small river many times never failed to start or get me home. Best 100 dollars I ever spent.
Notmi Relnam like most things Korean , stay away from the first few gens until they get it right. Their bikes had terrible qc in the early 2000’s. Gotten way better now.
Rode a Hyosung for a year, was not my first bike. It was one of the most reliable bikes I’ve ridden, before or since. Build quality wasn’t anything like my Ducati, but never left me stranded. It’s also the largest 250 on the market.
Never had any issues with my GT650. Even taking it on a nice 2800 mile trip that included The Tail of the Dragon. My girlfriend at the time also picked up GT250 as her first bike and loved it.
I love my Hyosung GD250R. It's pretty much a Korean, KTM RC390 knockoff. The handling is the best part about it. Acceleration really isn't bad for a single-cylinder 250. Performs more like a 500cc then a 250cc. It's liquid cooled & by the way, the definition of EXIV is "Great Performer" or "Good Performer" and I would say that it is definitely that. Makes a great track bike. I would definitely buy another one in a heartbeat. It is a great all-around bike for anyone at any level and a hell of a commuter. I got it up to 106 mph before I ran out of room. I have seen a video of a guy that got his up to 120 mph. I've got nothing but great things to say about Hyosung & the GD250R
It's a Korean bike, way better quality control going on in Korea than China, so idk why people think this bike will be bad. I think people just see the Asian brand name and automatically think it's a Chinese name
i was reading up on Hyosung, and apparently they've been in a long standing partnership with Suzuki, making most of Suzuki's engine parts for years. they worked together on bike and engine design. what got me looking was this Hyosung Aquila I've been looking at... it's a nice looking bike but I've never heard of Hyosung before lol
It's pronounced "Hee -yo sung." It's a South Korean company that provides engines to Suzuki motorcycles. In Korea, the company goes by "Hyosung-Suzuki" and license manufactures Suzuki motorcycles. After acquiring enough knowledge and know-hows in producing motorcycles, Hyosung decided to manufacture their own bikes under their own brands. You buy a Hyosung GD650, you're basically buying an SV650 with a bit less attention to details at a much lower price.
Thank you so much for this video! I've never heard of this brand before, and I've seen tons of them popping up in the used market for cheap and I've been skeptical about it. Much appreciated!
I’ve ridden in 26 states, most of them multiple times. Dealer support is a major factor. I stuck with HD for years because I knew I could get repair work anywhere I went. I finally switched to a Goldwing for touring because I didn’t feel I was giving up much in dealer support. Also, I’ll bet money that Honda Motor Co employees more Americans than Harley does.
Got this bike for my girlfriend last year from a dealership in Ohio. $1950 out the door brand new. It runs super solid as of right now (600 miles) and turns heads everywhere. My only complaint is that it’s a bit buzzy at lower RPM. I have more fun on this bike in the twisties than my 900.
Also they make cruisers in 250 and 600cc’s , my friend has the 600 cruiser for 2 yrs so far and loves it and hasn’t had a single problem so far, I rode it a couple times and it was really nice 👍🏻
I've been curious about the SSR Buccaneer Cafe. AFFORDABLE bikes can be fun and serve their purpose. Not everyone has $8, $10, $15k+ to blow on two wheels and an engine. Nice review on this!
Was surprised it was only a single cylinder as their 250 cruiser is an L-twin like a Ducati. Hyosung has been making bikes for decades over in Asia, they just aren’t known here in the USA and quality wise they’re 100 times better than anything made in China including the Japanese backed manufacturers and are almost as good as the Japanese big 4. Also they make 650 twins, both sport bikes and cruisers and are really nice bikes IMO after riding my friends 650 cruiser he’s had for 2yrs with no problems
FYI, Hyosung is actually Korean company that manufactured bikes since 1970s, as a partner of Suzuki Motor Corporation. Most of Hyosung's bike is actually Asian market version of Suzuki - 650 engine above is based on Suzuki engine. Hyosung specializes on fleets (for delivery or courier or bike rental companies). So it is essentially Suzuki bikes made in Korea targeting local markets - and distributed by Suzuki network. (BTW, Hyosung Group's annual sales is OVER $15 Billion/year...so they've been around) - Hyosung Motor Division is no longer around, and there brand "Hyosung" is actually now KR Mortors (or KRM). The brand "Hyosung" is so well known is Asia that they still keep that name.
Yeah, very true. I considered one of 650 cruisers at one point and even though it was a beautifully styled bike and being dirt cheap with low miles, still, you always gotta think of those two things before anything else. There just wasn't much info about em.
No issues with parts... All are available online and shipped to you. Most dealers don't stock many parts for used bike either.. so online is likely the choice for those too.
opichocal Resale value? Lol. If you’re buying it used having a shit resale value is beneficial. 2k for a practically brand new bike with 3 miles? How much could you possibly loose. You could ride the shit out of it for a few years, put thousands of miles on it and sell it for 1500-1800. Even if you only got 1k out of it after a few years you’re going to be fine. You’ll lose a lot more buying a Harley with 3 miles and riding it the same miles for the same time.
I live in Republic of Panama where the average motorcycle is a 125 cc bike. This bike, for the money is totally awesome compared to what is normally seen where I live. I ride a Honda 190 cc bike made in Brazil and its better than most I see around my area. I would definitely consider buying a Hyosung. Great looking bike.
The bike doesn't make the rider...but instead the rider makes the bike.......we Americans think sometimes that the rest of the world doesn't exist and we are the only riding motorcycles ...many other countries and riders in those countries can teach us a lot if we open our mids
IMO, the Hyosung is possibly the best looking bike of the small displacement class. I've never ridden one but,,,, I think that in about a decade, the hyosung will not be at the bottom of the cost scale.
@Bunnyshooter 223 as far as looks go, its entirely subjective. One persons trash is another person's gem. Thats why i always try to include "in my opinion" every time i talk about the looks of something.
That is how everybody used to speak about Kia and Hyundai.Same with samsung and LG.I had a 250 cc Hyosung and i rode it on the highway for hundreds of miles with no problems.Hyosung is a great brand
Just bought one of these 2 days ago and have put around 100 miles on it so far. I will say, it's a great bike for riding city, but anything past 60-65 and its viby as hell. It can definately do 85 mph+, just dont expect it to be as smooth as other bikes in this class. In my expirience so far, the clutch is quite heavy, and the shifter occasionally seems to get stuck in first when Im trying to get it into neutral at a stop light. I will also note that I've had quite a few false neutrals, and sometimes the gear indicator wont indicate unless I give the shifter a bit more of a blip. Keep in mind that I am a new rider, with around 25 hours of riding total, most of which was spent on a 2003 Harley Softail. Now, there are these negatives, but for the price used? You can beat this bike. Its light as hell and you can feel that at slow speeds and at higher speeds when cornering, which this thing does extremely well. It inspires confidence and will lean as far as you are comfortable with. In terms of comparisons to other bikes in or around this class, it feels like a slightly less powerful KTM RC390, as in it had a very aggressive seating position and even more aggressive styling. If youre a beginner, I HIGHLY recommend learning on this bike, and if you're an expirienced rider, this would make a great first bike if you're looking for a track toy! If anyone wants to know anything in specific or would like to know about reliability in the future, I can leave my instagram if you would like.
Hyosung is the manufacturer of Suzuki brand in Korea - they focus primarily on corporate fleet (for delivery companies etc). Hyosung bike is essentially Suzuki without any upgrades.
Give them a few more years and I bet they will Be making amazing bikes. I laughed at Kia at first, now I own two and think they are one of the nicer cars I've owned..
They have been making bikes for a while. No real improvement, granted I have not tried this specific model. You can buy them here in Japan but you can't get rid of it unless you pay a junkyard to take it.
In Europe, the problem Hyosung's has always been the dealer/parts support and long term reliability/durability. Mechanically they're absolutely fine, I'm pretty sure they've borrowed Suzuki engines at various points, but it's everything else that doesn't really have the same durability. But these are perfect beginner bikes as you say, it is a good looking little machine and makes quite a nice sound, especially the top gear roll-on you did, that was a lovely little growl.
These days, I think we can trust Korean built quality bro.. I'll buy one as a fun bike to browse around. And stop making fun of the bike.. It's doesn't make you better, dude. It's a good honest bike.
11 years is a big difference though. Remember how Hyundai/Kia were shitboxes not too long ago and now they make some really excellent cars? This could be a similar case.
My first cycle was a Hyosung 2004 GV250. Got it on Ebay in 2006 for $2500.00 with 0 miles from a dealer in Augusta Georgia. Back then they were often rebranded and rebadged in the US, depending on distributorship, Aquila, Mirage, Alpha Sports, etc. They were selling new for $4500.00. I won't say it was the best bike I've owned but it was pretty good. It was a great starter bike, I wrenched on it a lot and put about 20,000 miles on it that year (10 month riding season in Florida). Got my parts direct from South Korea. I still miss that little scooter! I thought about getting the GV650 but ultimately traded it on a VTX1300.
Glad that Hyosung has made a reliable machine for the world where regulations require a few years on smaller displacement bikes. Great that they don't soak new rider's on cost, so they can afford suitable gear, and never get the willy's about dropping a costly machine. Hyosung makes a great looking cruiser in the same engine size as well. Korean Industry has been making good products for a long time. Some of their pottery is an Art form costing many hundreds of thousands of dollars, and that's without Western Technology. Good video my friend. Hope you found an appreciative client to sell that bike to. Warm regards.
Doesnt look too bad tbh. Glad to see something that actually shows what they are about and explains them. I had a chance to get this exact bike 17 new old stock last month for 2500 after wrecking my 05 ninja 250 from the repair shop that inspected and totaled my wreck. I went in to hand over my title gor a check and asked if alk the bikes outside were customer repairs or for sale and they said some are for sale. I asked if yhey had anything compareable to my ninja 250 due to being short and still a new rider for 2000 to 3000 range. They had the exact bike you just showed and I only passed it up cause the fact I did not know the brand except seeing the exact same year model with no more than a few miles on them at multiple dealerships nearby and it just gave me the feel since thats all I knew of thenbtand that maybe it was those chinese knockoffs and noone wanted them so that was the main reason I didntngive it much of a look. Thenother reason was whennI explained that to the repair guy andnsaid well do you have anything else compareable closer to the ninja ive been thinkong of going up to the 300 or 400 he had a 2013 nonja 300 he had a lean on with 26k miles aftermarket exhaust and some other not stock upgrades that he said would also be 2500 sp I took a look at that instantly loved it and still walked away to shop arpund and think about it. After a couple dealerships and sitting on a few other bikes, A day or two later i put a deposit on it pending the full safety inspection and a a test ride. I judge my bike purchases thensame way i judge my guns aside from extensive research all the research in the world is good to have for knowledge i love telling the seller something they dont already know about what im looking at buying from them because knowledge is power but that aside with bikes and guns when the right one is physically in your hand or under your ass you just know its the one for you
I'm buying one today for $1300 just so I can ride around with my wife while she rides her R3. I have a Zx10 and Gsxr1000 so it will be nice to finally be able to cruise with my Queen and race her R3 😎
Back in late 2015, I was looking to pick up a Repsol 250R for my first bike, but ended up with a 300R instead. It's too bad they didn't continue that awesome livery for the 300R, at least in the USA.
With an average weight rider, a stock US spec CBR250R, repsol or not, will not do 105 mph, no way, no how. For a 185 lb rider, you can get 92 mph out of it at sea level.
My first bike was a single cylinder Kwaka LTD 250, ape-hangers and all. Very reliable bike, got you there eventually. Now I'm enjoying my 1400 Kwaka Concours. 👍
I have this bike the side says exivr it is to pay homage to Hyosungs first bike they built and the ez suit is there because you can adjust the foot pegs and handle bars
To all the bike riders out there please don't speed and show off. The purpose of riding a bike is to get from point A to point B safely and cheaply. See this gentleman who rode this amazing bike made in South Korea rode with caution and took his time. This is how you should ride in all situations and only speed when overtaking on country roads. Ride to survive and RIP to all those amazing riders who lose their lives every year on our roads. God Bless them all.
so true about small bikes making you a better rider, especially with handling. You learn how to push yourself and keep up with your friends larger bikes. Then when you hop on a 600 you'll be a beast.
I've been & South Korea has their act together. I'd trust the Hyosung over many other brands. They have two year warranties, competitive pricing & started in the late seventies by building the Suzuki's sold in Korea under special licensing. Kia's & Hyundai's had growing pains years ago, but now are both well made cars, especially some of the high end models we don't get here. They excel at smartphones, tv's, cars, etc. & now motorcycles.
I love it when I have zero faith in something and it proves me wrong because then I can give a really pure impression of what I think or feel about something
i used to assemble these where I worked. These and the cruisers. They seem to be built pretty good. I can't comment on the ride though as I never drove them.
All Harley Davidson bikes sold in Mexico, Canada, and the United States are built in Kansas City. The ones sold in the rest of the world are built in China.
The bike looks good. If it is remotely reliable, it's a great value at $2K. People slobber over the KTM 390 and those things blow up once a year for twice the price.
To be fair, in the 80’s & 90’s, Honda did have a factory here in the USA making all the Shadows and Goldwings. They did it to avoid the Thousand dollar ( or $2k hard to remember) tariff Ronald Reagan put on any imported motorcycles from 750cc to 1300cc to protect HD’s bike range ( though HD made very few XR750’s to justify allowing 750’s to be included and the GE 45” police trikes ceased being made in 1973 ) but you’re right about American bikes being made in Japan
Hyosung make engines for Japanese brands, then stick the same engines into their own frames. Nice bikes and the GV 650 would certainly give a Hartley a run for its money. Ride safe
A work mate had a 125cc hyosung, in 2 years he had 2-3 new engines, replaced the clutch twice and had starting issues in the wet. Would not recommend one just on that, stick to the German or Japanese bikes if you don’t want to be stuck on the road side or own a bike that lives in a repair shop.
That's a sad story for sure but I normally would not associate poor quality with Korean products like that.This is a prerogative of chinese (..and indian) products.
I had a 2017 Hyosung GT250R. The valve blew up on me on the highway at only 21k, which sucks. Most bikes don’t need to change your valves until at least 40k. I bought mine used too for 2k CAD. Lasted 2 summers. I’ve previously owned. CBR 125, Ninja 250, GT250R; CBR 600F1, 1998 R6, 2008 R6, CBR 600RR. Now I ride a electric Chinese motorcycle.
Yamaha is an American brand wow😍that's so cool I used to think that it's a Japanese brand, thanks a lot for uploading this video😍I am more knowledgeable now
@@raymondo162 Japanese bikes are shipped here as parts, and assembled no different than a Harley, except the Harley is made of parts imported from Taiwan instead of Japan. "Made in America" simply means it's put together here, likely because of the extra cost of importing an automobile compared to a box of parts.
@Harold Flanagan Your understanding of the manufacturing industry is almost as poor as your English. The cost to produce in the US is easily 5x what it is in Taiwan. Harley also buys years' worth of parts at once, meaning they pay the crew of one ship to import the lot, lowering costs yet again. You feel like guessing how many hundreds of those I built in the decade I worked in the assembly plant?
Someone actually did create an American bike. It was called the Fischer MRX. Had a Hyosung 650 motor in it. I think only 42 were sold.. there's rumors that the creator will take his brand to India. It's been a while since I heard anything about that.
"Give me something american." Comment trolling to get commenters engaged. It fools the UA-cam algorithms. It worked, that's why this video came up in your recommendations.
Hyosung bikes are actually decent bikes and have been around for quite some time over in Asia. They are definitely quite a big step up above the China bikes. And out in the western states, especially in Commiefornia, dealer and parts support are available. South Korea is the same place where LG TV's and some of the finest refrigerators are made. The big safe double hulled oil tankers etc. They have their manufacturing processes down. If I was looking for a round town little sport bike, I would pay $2000 in a heartbeat. Over here in Germany they are running around 4000 euros for the 250 cc sport bikes. Unlike in the US, if you are a rider with under 2 years experience, you are not allowed to ride anything over a 250cc bike. Probably why they are so popular over here. And believe it or not, it's quite common to see full sized adults 2 up on these things out on the autobahn.... of course they also are out riding quad's with windshields out on the autobahn now too lol. Bob in Germany
I learned to ride on a Hyosung Gt250r. I loved it. It was full size but had a great engine to learn on. I was afraid to jump right into a 600cc bike. I had it for one year then sold it to another newbie rider. No regrets👏👏
I had a hyosung GT-250R,, it was a great bike. Handled very well, sounded decent. I'd definitely buy yours for 2k right now if it was still for sale...
i mean now youve said it like its a good thing.... ive got an 11 optima ex with the 2.0 turbo.... 275HP and 270 ft lbs of torque..... its pretty zippy... and its got every bell and whistle... fridge in the glove box.... air conditioned seats etc etc.... i really love the car... and 36 mpg highway.... (if you drive it nice, which i rarely do :D )
"I want some little more American: Honda, Yamaha, Kymco..."
OK. Now those are the American brands you can trust!
Lmfao
Dragon Medic67 Japanese or other’s countries selling consumers goods products in the United States these days.All assembly any products in American states plants are not as goods as assembled in Japan.But that the whole climate in America these days.After Trump win the White House.Before Trump about 70% of all cars came from Japan or South Korea are all have been fully assembled.Now more 40%,60% have to build here in the U.S. States before it fully assembles.
@Leopold They're made in Bangladesh too.
But we don't say they're Bangladeshi Bikes.
the only american brands you can trust
Assembled by Stoners! Cheers
this guy: give me something American
bike dealer: like what ?
this guy: like a honda
bike dealer:get out
Deformal !!!! Lmao bruhh 😂😂😂
He said harley first
Actually:
this guy: like a honda
bike dealer: we have other american brands like suzuki, kawasaki, yamaha also available
"Gimmie something more American" proceeds to name several Japanese brands 😂
😂😂
Came here to say that. So dumb.
I think he was joking :p
They've been sold here for so long they practically are lol
It was obviously a joke
For the record, EXIV stands for *EXcellently actIVe* and *EZ SUIT* means it easily suits most riders because the controls are adjustable to suit riders of different heights.
Give me an american brand, "Honda, yamaha..." dude lol
Grant Klopfenstein you can say give me an American brand, pause, comma, or period. “New sentence”. Honda, Yamaha, etc. I don’t think he is saying those are American brands. He’s saying he would rather buy an American bike. Or a Honda. Or a Yamaha. Just because he talks fast and doesn’t pause long enough between bullet point streams of consciousness doesn’t mean your confusion make his statement wrong. So lol. Right. Lol.
lol
Kawasaki’s ninja name came from south California I think it’s basically American lmao
HD’s are globalized parts come from a lot of other countries, I disassembled a 2k softail and rebuilt it there are a lot of metrics in the so called American motorcycles, ride what you like🏍👍🦟
You dumbasses better check with YOUR history-AMERICAN=HARLEY,INDIAN
E V E R Y T H I N G else is imported-no matter where they claim its made
“I don’t recommend anyone buying new”... says a guy who sells only used bikes. 😂
maybe he's quoting jesus or something.
This guy is a clown.
and hyosung doesnt suck says a guy who is selling a hyosung lol
It’s true with pretty much anything the first owner takes the depreciation hit.
He's right tho. If you know enough about bikes to not pick a broken one, then buying new is stupid. My last bike I bought new and I fully regret it.
'To the Max' is actually an instruction meaning, turn the throttle to the max in order to make it move.
JUST GONNA SEND IT!
Kinda like driving a 50cc scooter
@@lethargicstove2024 it goes 160kmh not a scooter
If nobody bought a new bike, you'd never have used bikes.
Mic drop 🎤⬇️
he's a used dealer. obviously he would never recommend a new bike. like any good salesman, he knows how to make it sound like he has your best interests in mind while only promoting what he sells.
i've never bought a used bike, and i don't ever plan on it.
Lol
@@dennisgroshev972 funny I've never bought a new bike and never plan to buy them. Used bike market is where it's at. Bought ny first 636 in 2012 for $4800 with 9k miles. Took it to 54k miles still have it. Now I have a zx10r with 16k miles I got for $4500. You just cant beat that
@@jponz85 you do make a point about finding good used bikes and I agree that's where it's at man, thanks for the info.🤙
@@thinkdunson @u
it’s actually pronounced “yosung”. I work on Hyosung’s ATM’s for my job. I have one of these bikes. I’ve enjoyed it a lot so far. I just like to ride. I don’t need a lot of power, i’m not a speed demon and not trying to get in trouble. This bike is perfect for me.
Theres an H for a reason tho.
Not everyone is English and swallows letters.
DexMaster881 I suppose you pronounce the K in knife as well? There is a K for reason.
@@tynado9521 LoLz
Me and you have something in common 👍
lol, I"m from South Korea,
I've had bunch of friends who rode around in Hyosung Exiv 125 back in high school.
and "H" is not actually silent.
It's pronounced "Hee-yo sung"
People were laughing about Kia & Hyundai back in the early 90's.
And now?
lol ...yeah hyosung went bankrupt in australia in 2012 odd .....
Still laughing at Kia & Hyundai
I'm Korean and I still laugh at Kia and Hyundai
yep, still laughing
That new CVVD value thing is interesting.
Hyosung has been sold in my country for many many years... they seem really reliable according to owners..
“Give me an American bike, Harley Davidson, Honda, Yamaha...”
*head straight to comment section to see everyone else noticing this* 😂👌
Out from lots of research on wether starting on 600cc, this was icing on the cake.. for me starting to learn to ride, the motto is: "it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, then to ride a fast bike slow." -unknown
Karatechop94 do you think this might make it into the next episode’s “words of wisdom” or are those reserved for philosophers that didn’t exist, but also had names?
hmmm.
I would rather ride a comfortable bike that has plenty of power and then govern the bike. This way I don't have to constantly trade to improve, and if I have not ridden the bike in a while, I can competently take a step back and prevent any complacency.
Olly Harkness you are incredibly disrespectful👍
So are you going to buy this bike.
You don't want to start on a 600cc for your first bike. Honestly there is no need to have that size of bike unless you are mainly getting it because you just really like the bike. I wouldn't go over 300 for a first bike, 200 and 250 isn't too bad and much better for beginners. 500cc and over is really just overkill unless you spend your whole time speeding up to avoid accidents when you drive around
Hyosung needs to do what Kia/Hyundai did. Just poach a top engineer from the bigger brands and pay them more.
Well I'm pretty sure they started off working with Yamaha
I got one.
It's fun..goes hard.
Cheap to fix/maintain.
Thumbs up for me.
Critter Watene goes hard?! Hahahaha
@@angusgray-ganter9702 Anything's a dildo if you're brave enough.
How fast have u gone on your Hyosung
@@angusgray-ganter9702 sorry mate..that's slang where I'm from for.."it goes really good"
@@royalrider6011 sorry man I m not sure as my sensor come off..haven't bothered to fix.
But i know for a fact it does 120ks pretty easy..and can hold that without to much hassle.
Maybe 130-140?
When I first went in the Air Force and on my first weekend at my first duty station I was a slick sleeve airman basic. I went to protestant Chapel and a bunch of guys that were part of a Navigators fellowship invited me to this LT's house for a bbq. I got there and the LT had this 75 Honda CB 125 and a for sale sign on it. It was painted primer red. I asked him what he wanted for it and he sold it to me for 60 dollars. I road that thing around all over Panama City till I bought a Honda CB 350 twin. That 125 could get up to 65mph and it was like a moped on steroids. I had that bike sent home and when I got out of the service I kept up on the registration and it was legal to ride it. I rode it around town and my father threw it out because he didn't realize that it was a running bike. I'm still annoyed about that when I think about it.
I would be too
@@han1300g I also taught both my little brothers how to ride motorcycles on that 125.
I've had 1 for a year.. I love the bike. It's perfect for me I'm 5'6 112 first street bike at 43 yrs old .
He said: cruising down the road with speed limit while he was passing the sign say 35 mph while he's riding with 51 mph 😂😂😂
Police: hello, we just saw your video, we'll have to give you a fine.
Sean: oh no officer, i wasn,t speeding, you see those were kilometers/hour. What can i say, i'm more of a metric kind of guy.
Police: No no no, the fine is for calling Honda and Yamaha american brands.
@0:50 "I want something more American like Harley..Honda, Yamaha, Kymco..." LMAO
KR maybe Korean Republic.
I have a Hyosung (pron: Hoisin [swallowed g], GV250 Aquila. Great cruiser 2 cylinder, up to 85 kpg, me weighing 440lbs, max 85+ mph. And, I'm 6'4"!
This NOT a beginner bike!
I met a Korean girl, whom told me the pronunciation is like the Korean sauce, Hoisin. If you see ads online in Korean, you will hear, very fast, "Hoisin", has a swallowed "g"!
These are much fun! But, every first bike is a beginner bike! These handle significantly different! For me, being so big, that handling difference is maginfied exponentially! It can also cause you to forget you tactical handling, in emergency situations, because it is unfamiliar, at first!
Make certain to practice your evasive tactical maneuvering OFTEN!
Thanks
Sount Korean industry does a very good job with about anything they make from bikes, to Container ships. They are light years beyond China for most everything.
beardo52 imagine if they had Chinese man power. Lol
Not to mention Samsung and LG Kia Hyundai all great and South Korean
I'm South Korean but have you been to China? They're extremely advanced.
@Rus Buda You Sir are correct!
@@geneturner8783 Agreed!
I have a 2007 Hyosung gt650 and it is absolutely fantastic.
It’s quite heavy but you don’t feel it at all going into turns. It corners fantastic and the tank is above your legs so you feel like you’re sitting in the bike rather than on it. Sounds fantastic when you open it up
I owned this bike for 5 months before upgrading to my 14 zx6r. It was actually fun because i had to full throttle all the time to get it moving lol
It's more fun to drive a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow lol
@@Marcos0ne you drive a bike? Because i ride mine not drive it lol
@@Ivan-hx7cc yeah, you get what I mean lmao
@@Ivan-hx7cc 2019 R3
@@Marcos0ne haha yeah i do i was just playing.
TIL: Honda and Yamaha are american companies! SRK keep dropping that knowledge! 🏍🌎🔰
I personally prefer a Canadian brand like Ducati.
It's Mexican actually 😂..
@ubu 9 i prefer north Korean. BMW
@ubu 9 thanks man 😂
Have you ever seen my grandfathers bugatti motorcycles see Jay Leno's Garage ep 500 ser 24 built in his shed at the end of his garden in east clapham London
I prefer the Chilean Moto Guzzi, the French made Polaris or the coolest, the AntArctic manufactured Nortons (that company relocated there five years ago, it was a bold move made by a bold company).....
Kia and Hyundai are South Korean. So are LG and Samsung. I wouldn't be too concerned about reliability. My first car was a Kia Spectra and that thing was CHEAP to maintain. I've had no qualms with Samsung electronics either. Capitalism has really brought out some great engineering from Little Rocketman's southern neighbors. Still, Japan has had a solid reputation for making good motorcycles for a long time now and I can't fault you for sticking with them. If it came down to a choice between a Hyosung 250 and a Honda CBR250r in similar age, condition, mileage, and price, I'd probably recommend the Honda just because it's a more common bike and I know that you can get parts anywhere and that forums have already answered any questions you may have. BUT, the biggest determining factor should be how comfortable you are on the bike and how much joy it brings you. Sit on one and if you prefer the Korean, go for it.
Bought a 1987 Hyundai Excel car with 1.6l 5 speed 'mitsubishi drive train' with blown head gasket for 100 dollars in 1996. Clean the spark plugs 1/2 times a week and it would run good. Drove it off road and through small river many times never failed to start or get me home. Best 100 dollars I ever spent.
It was my first car and had a decent radio.
Notmi Relnam like most things Korean , stay away from the first few gens until they get it right. Their bikes had terrible qc in the early 2000’s. Gotten way better now.
@@alistairharris7891 should I wait few generations and on my Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Kia as well? I think not.
Sitting on Koreans, gotcha.
Rode a Hyosung for a year, was not my first bike. It was one of the most reliable bikes I’ve ridden, before or since. Build quality wasn’t anything like my Ducati, but never left me stranded. It’s also the largest 250 on the market.
42hp?? More like 28hp.
Also was wondering...
would be crazy 168 HP per litre
its more like 15 20 hp
Never had any issues with my GT650. Even taking it on a nice 2800 mile trip that included The Tail of the Dragon. My girlfriend at the time also picked up GT250 as her first bike and loved it.
I love my Hyosung GD250R. It's pretty much a Korean, KTM RC390 knockoff. The handling is the best part about it. Acceleration really isn't bad for a single-cylinder 250. Performs more like a 500cc then a 250cc. It's liquid cooled & by the way, the definition of EXIV is "Great Performer" or "Good Performer" and I would say that it is definitely that. Makes a great track bike. I would definitely buy another one in a heartbeat. It is a great all-around bike for anyone at any level and a hell of a commuter. I got it up to 106 mph before I ran out of room. I have seen a video of a guy that got his up to 120 mph. I've got nothing but great things to say about Hyosung & the GD250R
Update?
It's a Korean bike, way better quality control going on in Korea than China, so idk why people think this bike will be bad. I think people just see the Asian brand name and automatically think it's a Chinese name
i was reading up on Hyosung, and apparently they've been in a long standing partnership with Suzuki, making most of Suzuki's engine parts for years. they worked together on bike and engine design. what got me looking was this Hyosung Aquila I've been looking at... it's a nice looking bike but I've never heard of Hyosung before lol
You’re funny! “Cruising down the road at the speed limit” (while going 47-50 in a 35)! Must feel slower than it is.
The powa of juesus makes him feel like his going to reincarnate to
I know this is 4 months late but the indicator is KMH.
@@veravita9458 I know this is 3 months late but its not
It's pronounced "Hee -yo sung." It's a South Korean company that provides engines to Suzuki motorcycles. In Korea, the company goes by "Hyosung-Suzuki" and license manufactures Suzuki motorcycles. After acquiring enough knowledge and know-hows in producing motorcycles, Hyosung decided to manufacture their own bikes under their own brands. You buy a Hyosung GD650, you're basically buying an SV650 with a bit less attention to details at a much lower price.
Thank you so much for this video! I've never heard of this brand before, and I've seen tons of them popping up in the used market for cheap and I've been skeptical about it. Much appreciated!
I’ve ridden in 26 states, most of them multiple times. Dealer support is a major factor. I stuck with HD for years because I knew I could get repair work anywhere I went. I finally switched to a Goldwing for touring because I didn’t feel I was giving up much in dealer support. Also, I’ll bet money that Honda Motor Co employees more Americans than Harley does.
Look into the Hyosung GV250 and GV650 derived bikes. They have a bike in the same category as the old Suzuki sv650
Got this bike for my girlfriend last year from a dealership in Ohio. $1950 out the door brand new. It runs super solid as of right now (600 miles) and turns heads everywhere. My only complaint is that it’s a bit buzzy at lower RPM. I have more fun on this bike in the twisties than my 900.
That actually is a good looking Bike!
They make a 650 as well lol
Also they make cruisers in 250 and 600cc’s , my friend has the 600 cruiser for 2 yrs so far and loves it and hasn’t had a single problem so far, I rode it a couple times and it was really nice 👍🏻
Ez suit is a system which allows the footpegs to be adjusted to riders preference.
Exiv is the name of the company's first production model.
I've been curious about the SSR Buccaneer Cafe. AFFORDABLE bikes can be fun and serve their purpose. Not everyone has $8, $10, $15k+ to blow on two wheels and an engine.
Nice review on this!
Was surprised it was only a single cylinder as their 250 cruiser is an L-twin like a Ducati. Hyosung has been making bikes for decades over in Asia, they just aren’t known here in the USA and quality wise they’re 100 times better than anything made in China including the Japanese backed manufacturers and are almost as good as the Japanese big 4. Also they make 650 twins, both sport bikes and cruisers and are really nice bikes IMO after riding my friends 650 cruiser he’s had for 2yrs with no problems
if it said "To The Plus" it's value would have gone up
FYI, Hyosung is actually Korean company that manufactured bikes since 1970s, as a partner of Suzuki Motor Corporation. Most of Hyosung's bike is actually Asian market version of Suzuki - 650 engine above is based on Suzuki engine. Hyosung specializes on fleets (for delivery or courier or bike rental companies). So it is essentially Suzuki bikes made in Korea targeting local markets - and distributed by Suzuki network. (BTW, Hyosung Group's annual sales is OVER $15 Billion/year...so they've been around) - Hyosung Motor Division is no longer around, and there brand "Hyosung" is actually now KR Mortors (or KRM). The brand "Hyosung" is so well known is Asia that they still keep that name.
Something to think about is finding parts and finding someone to work on it. Also resale value… Good luck
Yeah, very true. I considered one of 650 cruisers at one point and even though it was a beautifully styled bike and being dirt cheap with low miles, still, you always gotta think of those two things before anything else. There just wasn't much info about em.
No issues with parts... All are available online and shipped to you.
Most dealers don't stock many parts for used bike either.. so online is likely the choice for those too.
Resale value shouldn't be a huge factor if the bike costs you a couple grand. How much lower can it go?
There is no resale value and parts are likely online if they exist anywhere in this universe.
opichocal Resale value? Lol. If you’re buying it used having a shit resale value is beneficial. 2k for a practically brand new bike with 3 miles? How much could you possibly loose. You could ride the shit out of it for a few years, put thousands of miles on it and sell it for 1500-1800. Even if you only got 1k out of it after a few years you’re going to be fine. You’ll lose a lot more buying a Harley with 3 miles and riding it the same miles for the same time.
I live in Republic of Panama where the average motorcycle is a 125 cc bike. This bike, for the money is totally awesome compared to what is normally seen where I live. I ride a Honda 190 cc bike made in Brazil and its better than most I see around my area. I would definitely consider buying a Hyosung. Great looking bike.
Does it have chainsaw, weed whacker, and edger attachments?
G Philip C classic 👍🏼🤣
Sounds like it should.
Why? Did your gardener quit?
I bet your mom does
It’s hard to find a good bike for $2k but I did find my 08 Aprilia Shiver 750. It’s a fantastic bike.
42hp? 350lbs? That's awesome.
2019 Kawa Ninja 400 is just over 43hp at 361lbs (non abs) for $5000. 😮
Don't forget that horsepower keeps you going but torque is what gets you moving. You have with 150 CCM better acceleration times.
Gregtier3 this bile has 27hp, I have one.
It's 27
My crf450r dirt bike got 60 horsepower
The bike doesn't make the rider...but instead the rider makes the bike.......we Americans think sometimes that the rest of the world doesn't exist and we are the only riding motorcycles ...many other countries and riders in those countries can teach us a lot if we open our mids
IMO, the Hyosung is possibly the best looking bike of the small displacement class. I've never ridden one but,,,,
I think that in about a decade, the hyosung will not be at the bottom of the cost scale.
@Bunnyshooter 223 as far as looks go, its entirely subjective. One persons trash is another person's gem. Thats why i always try to include "in my opinion" every time i talk about the looks of something.
That is how everybody used to speak about Kia and Hyundai.Same with samsung and LG.I had a 250 cc Hyosung and i rode it on the highway for hundreds of miles with no problems.Hyosung is a great brand
Just bought one of these 2 days ago and have put around 100 miles on it so far. I will say, it's a great bike for riding city, but anything past 60-65 and its viby as hell. It can definately do 85 mph+, just dont expect it to be as smooth as other bikes in this class. In my expirience so far, the clutch is quite heavy, and the shifter occasionally seems to get stuck in first when Im trying to get it into neutral at a stop light. I will also note that I've had quite a few false neutrals, and sometimes the gear indicator wont indicate unless I give the shifter a bit more of a blip. Keep in mind that I am a new rider, with around 25 hours of riding total, most of which was spent on a 2003 Harley Softail. Now, there are these negatives, but for the price used? You can beat this bike. Its light as hell and you can feel that at slow speeds and at higher speeds when cornering, which this thing does extremely well. It inspires confidence and will lean as far as you are comfortable with. In terms of comparisons to other bikes in or around this class, it feels like a slightly less powerful KTM RC390, as in it had a very aggressive seating position and even more aggressive styling. If youre a beginner, I HIGHLY recommend learning on this bike, and if you're an expirienced rider, this would make a great first bike if you're looking for a track toy! If anyone wants to know anything in specific or would like to know about reliability in the future, I can leave my instagram if you would like.
Yes sir wats your IG I have one, how well would it run against a Mt 03
Hyosung is the manufacturer of Suzuki brand in Korea - they focus primarily on corporate fleet (for delivery companies etc). Hyosung bike is essentially Suzuki without any upgrades.
Give them a few more years and I bet they will Be making amazing bikes. I laughed at Kia at first, now I own two and think they are one of the nicer cars I've owned..
They have been making bikes for a while. No real improvement, granted I have not tried this specific model. You can buy them here in Japan but you can't get rid of it unless you pay a junkyard to take it.
In Europe, the problem Hyosung's has always been the dealer/parts support and long term reliability/durability. Mechanically they're absolutely fine, I'm pretty sure they've borrowed Suzuki engines at various points, but it's everything else that doesn't really have the same durability.
But these are perfect beginner bikes as you say, it is a good looking little machine and makes quite a nice sound, especially the top gear roll-on you did, that was a lovely little growl.
These days, I think we can trust Korean built quality bro.. I'll buy one as a fun bike to browse around. And stop making fun of the bike.. It's doesn't make you better, dude. It's a good honest bike.
Stop being a butthurt fantard. :)
Red Phoenix ok boomer
I knew nothing about this bike. Thanks for the update ✌🏼
Had an 08 and it was garbage lol never again
11 years is a big difference though. Remember how Hyundai/Kia were shitboxes not too long ago and now they make some really excellent cars? This could be a similar case.
Heard that old models where bad but new ones are more reliable
My first cycle was a Hyosung 2004 GV250. Got it on Ebay in 2006 for $2500.00 with 0 miles from a dealer in Augusta Georgia. Back then they were often rebranded and rebadged in the US, depending on distributorship, Aquila, Mirage, Alpha Sports, etc. They were selling new for $4500.00. I won't say it was the best bike I've owned but it was pretty good. It was a great starter bike, I wrenched on it a lot and put about 20,000 miles on it that year (10 month riding season in Florida). Got my parts direct from South Korea. I still miss that little scooter! I thought about getting the GV650 but ultimately traded it on a VTX1300.
Glad that Hyosung has made a reliable machine for the world where regulations require a few years on smaller displacement bikes. Great that they don't soak new rider's on cost, so they can afford suitable gear, and never get the willy's about dropping a costly machine. Hyosung makes a great looking cruiser in the same engine size as well. Korean Industry has been making good products for a long time. Some of their pottery is an Art form costing many hundreds of thousands of dollars, and that's without Western Technology. Good video my friend. Hope you found an appreciative client to sell that bike to. Warm regards.
Doesnt look too bad tbh. Glad to see something that actually shows what they are about and explains them. I had a chance to get this exact bike 17 new old stock last month for 2500 after wrecking my 05 ninja 250 from the repair shop that inspected and totaled my wreck. I went in to hand over my title gor a check and asked if alk the bikes outside were customer repairs or for sale and they said some are for sale. I asked if yhey had anything compareable to my ninja 250 due to being short and still a new rider for 2000 to 3000 range. They had the exact bike you just showed and I only passed it up cause the fact I did not know the brand except seeing the exact same year model with no more than a few miles on them at multiple dealerships nearby and it just gave me the feel since thats all I knew of thenbtand that maybe it was those chinese knockoffs and noone wanted them so that was the main reason I didntngive it much of a look. Thenother reason was whennI explained that to the repair guy andnsaid well do you have anything else compareable closer to the ninja ive been thinkong of going up to the 300 or 400 he had a 2013 nonja 300 he had a lean on with 26k miles aftermarket exhaust and some other not stock upgrades that he said would also be 2500 sp I took a look at that instantly loved it and still walked away to shop arpund and think about it. After a couple dealerships and sitting on a few other bikes, A day or two later i put a deposit on it pending the full safety inspection and a a test ride. I judge my bike purchases thensame way i judge my guns aside from extensive research all the research in the world is good to have for knowledge i love telling the seller something they dont already know about what im looking at buying from them because knowledge is power but that aside with bikes and guns when the right one is physically in your hand or under your ass you just know its the one for you
haha i bought a 2010 GTR250 last year for $400.. fixed it and sold it for $1K. it’s a decent bike. looks like a 600
And ironically enough that's how much you made off of it ;)
(excluding parts to fix it up ofc)
searched on cycletrader for ones near me and found a 2013 GT250 R for $750
Even the 125 looks like a 600
What I was told by a dealer is that they use the same frame for the 250 and the 600
@@jairusswint6703 that is 100% true, and that is also why its so big for a 125
I'm buying one today for $1300 just so I can ride around with my wife while she rides her R3. I have a Zx10 and Gsxr1000 so it will be nice to finally be able to cruise with my Queen and race her R3 😎
I like to collect cbr250r repsols and ride the shit out of them. Sure it tips out at 105 mph but ridding a small bike fast is more fun for me
Back in late 2015, I was looking to pick up a Repsol 250R for my first bike, but ended up with a 300R instead. It's too bad they didn't continue that awesome livery for the 300R, at least in the USA.
With an average weight rider, a stock US spec CBR250R, repsol or not, will not do 105 mph, no way, no how. For a 185 lb rider, you can get 92 mph out of it at sea level.
When I had my 2012 CBR250r it would only hit about 74 miles per hour. Of course I’m 245 pounds tho
@@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials yeah have a Ninja 300r also, fun bike for cc size. It's how you use it
This bike is quicker and faster than the cbr 250r repsol and 250rr
My first bike was a single cylinder Kwaka LTD 250, ape-hangers and all.
Very reliable bike, got you there eventually.
Now I'm enjoying my 1400 Kwaka Concours. 👍
Sean really nails it when it comes to making ironic jokes 😂
Big love for the channel
I have this bike the side says exivr it is to pay homage to Hyosungs first bike they built and the ez suit is there because you can adjust the foot pegs and handle bars
This is a great bike for learning track riding. Cheap and it handles well!
To all the bike riders out there please don't speed and show off. The purpose of riding a bike is to get from point A to point B safely and cheaply. See this gentleman who rode this amazing bike made in South Korea rode with caution and took his time. This is how you should ride in all situations and only speed when overtaking on country roads. Ride to survive and RIP to all those amazing riders who lose their lives every year on our roads. God Bless them all.
"Feels great as I do the speed limit"
Doing 51 in a 35 🤣
SPEEDO IS WAY OFF
so true about small bikes making you a better rider, especially with handling. You learn how to push yourself and keep up with your friends larger bikes. Then when you hop on a 600 you'll be a beast.
I've been & South Korea has their act together. I'd trust the Hyosung over many other brands. They have two year warranties, competitive pricing & started in the late seventies by building the Suzuki's sold in Korea under special licensing. Kia's & Hyundai's had growing pains years ago, but now are both well made cars, especially some of the high end models we don't get here. They excel at smartphones, tv's, cars, etc. & now motorcycles.
Yes that’s true
I love it when I have zero faith in something and it proves me wrong because then I can give a really pure impression of what I think or feel about something
I have a 125 Aquila and gotta say Hyosung are great bikes.
i used to assemble these where I worked. These and the cruisers. They seem to be built pretty good. I can't comment on the ride though as I never drove them.
Even Harley's have Chinese parts from overseas installed on it
especially the HD street XG750 bike some parts came from India.
@@soytitv4114 india is not china
All Harley Davidson bikes sold in Mexico, Canada, and the United States are built in Kansas City. The ones sold in the rest of the world are built in China.
And Brazil
The bike looks good. If it is remotely reliable, it's a great value at $2K.
People slobber over the KTM 390 and those things blow up once a year for twice the price.
Ah yes, Honda and Yamaha, the well known American bike manufacturers 😂😂
Blake Perkins don’t forget the staple of American bikes...Kawasaki...🤣
To be fair, in the 80’s & 90’s, Honda did have a factory here in the USA making all the Shadows and Goldwings. They did it to avoid the Thousand dollar ( or $2k hard to remember) tariff Ronald Reagan put on any imported motorcycles from 750cc to 1300cc to protect HD’s bike range ( though HD made very few XR750’s to justify allowing 750’s to be included and the GE 45” police trikes ceased being made in 1973 ) but you’re right about American bikes being made in Japan
Wow bro the fact that you can run it on the interstate is unbelievable for 2 g
Hyosung make engines for Japanese brands, then stick the same engines into their own frames. Nice bikes and the GV 650 would certainly give a Hartley a run for its money. Ride safe
42 hp? Everywhere I've looked, everyone is saying this makes less than 30hp, which makes more sense for a single cylinder 250cc engine.
Yeah he's talking out of his ass on that number. It makes 24 at the rear wheel on the dyno
Actually, I cringed on this as well. 42Hp from a single 250cc engine is a bit too much
Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, LG are all South Korean and built to high standards. Why should their bikes be any different.
Hyosungs are pretty good.. the gd250r in fact qualified as a gp trainer bike..
Had one gt250 crashed twice and loved it. Tons of fun.
A work mate had a 125cc hyosung, in 2 years he had 2-3 new engines, replaced the clutch twice and had starting issues in the wet.
Would not recommend one just on that, stick to the German or Japanese bikes if you don’t want to be stuck on the road side or own a bike that lives in a repair shop.
That's a sad story for sure but I normally would not associate poor quality with Korean products like that.This is a prerogative of chinese (..and indian) products.
I had a 2017 Hyosung GT250R. The valve blew up on me on the highway at only 21k, which sucks. Most bikes don’t need to change your valves until at least 40k. I bought mine used too for 2k CAD. Lasted 2 summers.
I’ve previously owned. CBR 125, Ninja 250, GT250R; CBR 600F1, 1998 R6, 2008 R6, CBR 600RR. Now I ride a electric Chinese motorcycle.
Yamaha is an American brand wow😍that's so cool I used to think that it's a Japanese brand, thanks a lot for uploading this video😍I am more knowledgeable now
Yamaha came Japan
We had a blast at your shop today your crew is AWESOME looking forward to the next time keep making great videos
“Get me a American brand” yet Yamaha and Honda are japenese lol
The irony of the ignorance is hilarious. Mercan……….. Honda. FFS
You don't say, mind blown 💥
None of you guys think he knew that? Ok then..
@@raymondo162 Japanese bikes are shipped here as parts, and assembled no different than a Harley, except the Harley is made of parts imported from Taiwan instead of Japan. "Made in America" simply means it's put together here, likely because of the extra cost of importing an automobile compared to a box of parts.
@Harold Flanagan Your understanding of the manufacturing industry is almost as poor as your English. The cost to produce in the US is easily 5x what it is in Taiwan. Harley also buys years' worth of parts at once, meaning they pay the crew of one ship to import the lot, lowering costs yet again. You feel like guessing how many hundreds of those I built in the decade I worked in the assembly plant?
Someone actually did create an American bike.
It was called the Fischer MRX. Had a Hyosung 650 motor in it. I think only 42 were sold.. there's rumors that the creator will take his brand to India. It's been a while since I heard anything about that.
Cause Honda and Yamaha are really American. Just saying
I mean these companies are huge in the American market. That's what he's talking about
He was making a joke.
@@dimesonhiseyes9134 I mean 95% of the time someone says just saying at the end of the sentence it's not really a joke
@@TheMrProboscis when people debate the semantics of an internet post a troll has done his job. just saying lol
@@TheMrProboscis Sean from SRK Cycles was making a joke.
I had a v-twin Hyosung Comet 250 while living in South Korea. I loved it!
"Give me something american."
Comment trolling to get commenters engaged. It fools the UA-cam algorithms.
It worked, that's why this video came up in your recommendations.
That's not how any of this works
Hyosung bikes are actually decent bikes and have been around for quite some time over in Asia. They are definitely quite a big step up above the China bikes. And out in the western states, especially in Commiefornia, dealer and parts support are available. South Korea is the same place where LG TV's and some of the finest refrigerators are made. The big safe double hulled oil tankers etc. They have their manufacturing processes down. If I was looking for a round town little sport bike, I would pay $2000 in a heartbeat. Over here in Germany they are running around 4000 euros for the 250 cc sport bikes. Unlike in the US, if you are a rider with under 2 years experience, you are not allowed to ride anything over a 250cc bike. Probably why they are so popular over here. And believe it or not, it's quite common to see full sized adults 2 up on these things out on the autobahn.... of course they also are out riding quad's with windshields out on the autobahn now too lol. Bob in Germany
I agree with the Commiefornia comment.👍 I was Stationed in Weisbaden back in the early 80s and fell in Love with Germany. West West Germany back then.
why don’t your roads have potholes?
- asking from pittsburgh pa
Cause he’s in Amish Country, bruh. Those horse n buggies don’t beat up the roads nearly as fast
I learned to ride on a Hyosung Gt250r. I loved it. It was full size but had a great engine to learn on. I was afraid to jump right into a 600cc bike. I had it for one year then sold it to another newbie rider. No regrets👏👏
The Hi-song Ez-Slut? LOVE IT
I had a hyosung GT-250R,, it was a great bike. Handled very well, sounded decent. I'd definitely buy yours for 2k right now if it was still for sale...
It’s the KIA of motorcycles!
i mean now youve said it like its a good thing.... ive got an 11 optima ex with the 2.0 turbo.... 275HP and 270 ft lbs of torque..... its pretty zippy... and its got every bell and whistle... fridge in the glove box.... air conditioned seats etc etc.... i really love the car... and 36 mpg highway.... (if you drive it nice, which i rarely do :D )
"If it sucks, it's not worth it"
Such wise.
Much intelligent.
250cc with 40HP? WOW!
42hp on a 250cc single cylinder? That bike is awesome, the gsxr250 only has like 26hp or so, the cbr300 has 30... That thing is really awesome