Hyosung Gv250

Hyosung Gv250

Hyosung GV 250 Aquila

Make Model	Hyosung GV 250 Aquila
Year	2000 - 03
Engine	Four stroke, 75� V twin, DOHC, 4 per valve cylinder.
Capacity	248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	57 x 48.8 mm
Cooling System	Oil/Air
Engine Oil	Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Induction	2x 26mm Mikuni  carburetors
Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plug	NGK, CR8E
Starting	Electric
Max Power	28 hp / 20.6 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque	22 Nm / 16.2 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm
Clutch	Wet Multi-Plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel, double pipe
Front Suspension	41mm Forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	110/90 -16
Rear Tyre	150/80-15
Dimensions	Length 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width   800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase	1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height	700 mm / 27.6 in
Dry Weight	155 kg / 341.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

Hyosung may prove to be a 'sleeper' in the local market, according to Guido Allen. Let's see what he's on about...

We had a crack at Korean manufacturer Hyosung's latest - the mighty XRX175 - a few months ago and reckoned it was okay. Meanwhile the GV250 Aquila cruiser suggests this is not a brand to be taken lightly.

The sometimes unforgiving Australian market has been through the adventures of accepting Russian, Malaysian and Korean brands in the car market over the past 20 years, and it's the Koreans who have staked out a serious claim. China might be next.

When it comes to motorcycles, the Koreans have a head start - if spouse Margaret is any indication. She teaches learner riders for fun and a modest profit on her weekends and has got to like the GV250 from Hyosung.

The XRX was interesting, and about what you'd expect from a bike in that class, but the GRV shapes up as a serious challenger in the all-important learner sector. She did most of the miles on the test example and, given she's ridden every learner and middleweight bike that's passed through the Guido garage in the last five years (plus most of the biggies) has an interesting perspective on the theme.

According to Ms M, the GV is a good, friendly, thing. Let's have a squiz.

What is it?
The basics are an air/oil-cooled V-twin four-stroke powerplant running conventional carburetion, wet clutch, five-speed transmission and chain final drive. It all hangs off a steel frame, with basic suspension and a single front disc/rear drum braking package.

Now that lot may not be calculated to get the pulse racing, but we've got a fair bit of sympathy for the idea of using proven ideas rather than attempting to reinvent the wheel. Particularly if you are, like Hyosung, a relatively new kid on the block.

Styling is pretty good. It's a variation on the popular long and low look with deeply valanced guards and fairly flash-looking cast wheels. The two-tone paint on our example added to an overall feeling of value for money.

As a ride, there's nothing to complain of. It feels robust and entirely predictable, with decent response from the suspension. Shorter riders will love the 695mm seat height, while taller folk may be less thrilled with a saddle that's literally at knee height. At 190cm, I could cope with the ride position - at least you don't get tangled in the bars on full-lock turns - but would be happier with something taller.

Performance is adequate. It will do 100-110km/h all day, and will get to 130 without too much fuss - not the quickest 250 out there, but in the realms of respectable.

Worth the ask?
Overall the packaging is good. There are some details which could do with refinement, such as the handlevers. They need changing to adjustable items. But for a $6700 ask, we reckon it's a bit of a sleeper on the 250 market. There's plenty of value there and other manufacturers have every reason to be watch this brand closely.

Source BikePoint

Hyosung Gv250

Source: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Hyosung/hyosung_gv_250_aquila%2000.htm