{"id":5830,"date":"2012-05-27T15:27:23","date_gmt":"2012-05-27T09:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/machines\/?p=5830"},"modified":"2020-06-17T17:38:59","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T12:08:59","slug":"hyosung-gt250r-review-specs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/machines\/hyosung-gt250r-review-specs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyosung GT250R Review: xBhp&#8217;s Ride Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Text:<\/strong> <em>Satadal Payeng<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photos:<\/strong> <em>Gourab Das\/ MG<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Special mention<\/b>: I would like to thank MG for the amazing photos and the best ever photo shoot of my life till date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-01.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-01.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 01\" class=\"wp-image-1920\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Hyosung GT250R: In a nutshell<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">USP<\/span> (Unique Selling Proposition): Superbike like looks and street presence, Superbike like ergonomics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Good bits<\/span>: Engine is very likeable, smooth and linear in its power\/torque delivery; handling is confidence inspiring and fun to ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bits that could improve<\/span>: Brakes, tyres, attention to details\/finish on certain parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ride Review<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to label the Hyosung GT250R as another Superbike wannabe, but is it really so? After clocking 230 kms and spending some quality time (8 hours) with the Hyosung GT250R, if I have to sum up the essence of the bike, it would be, &#8220;<i><b>Very close to a Superbike attitude &amp; ride experience<\/b><\/i>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My one liner about the bike means that there is more to the GT250R than just a full fairing. Like a true blue super sports (600cc\/1000cc) bike, the Hyosung GT250R is actually impractical as a daily commute tool and more of an occasional toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posted below is the detailed ride review of the Hyosung GT250R along with the ride experience of the same in [i] City [ii] Ghats and [iii] Highways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Styling, Fit &amp; Finish<\/b>: \u201c<i>It\u2019s hard for the average Joe to tell that the GT250R is not a 600\/1,000 cc bike<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-02.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-02.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 02\" class=\"wp-image-1921\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is difficult for someone who is not that much into bikes, to believe that the GT250R is not a 10 lakh plus bike..!! Yes Sir, the GT250R is BIG in size. The GT250R shares identical dimensions with its elder sibling the GT650R. The size of the GT250R itself is reason enough to generate the interest\/desire of the \u201cdesi\u201d biker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the big dimensions the GT250R comes loaded with twin disc brakes at the front, upside down front forks and a 150 section rear tyre. In fact none of the other currently available small capacity full faired bikes in India, the R15, CBR 150R\/250R or the Ninja 250R have the same kind of road presence as the GT250R. But all that bulk on the GT250R makes it tip the scales at a lardy 188 Kgs Kerb Weight..!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design wise the GT250R actually is slightly dated by international standards. The GT650R\/250R is designed like the 600\/1,000 cc bikes from the nineties. But since \u201cdesi\u201d bikers missed those nineties and \u201cpre\u201d nineties Superbike era, the Hyosung GT brothers will still cut the mustard as a modern design in present day India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So much for the burly good looks but a closer inspection reveals that Hyosung could have given the bike better fit and finish in certain parts. The seat cover material, plastic texture on the instrument control, the finishing of the ignition key slot, material used for the grab rails (<i>which by the way looks out of place on a bike designed like a super sports<\/i>) etc. doesn\u2019t give the impression of a \u201cPremium\u201d offering. The speedometer console also could have been designed better for a more up market and technical feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GT250R looks handsome even if with a somewhat dated design. I personally liked the exhaust of the GT250R better than the one on the GT650R. With a little bit of attention to details and some improvement in fit &amp; finish on certain parts, Hyosung can make the bike even more classy and premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-03.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-03.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 03\" class=\"wp-image-1922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-04.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-04.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 04\" class=\"wp-image-1923\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-05.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-05.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 05\" class=\"wp-image-1924\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-06.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-06.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 06\" class=\"wp-image-1925\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-07.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-07.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 07\" class=\"wp-image-1926\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-08.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-08.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 08\" class=\"wp-image-1927\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-09.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-8\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-09.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 09\" class=\"wp-image-1928\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-10.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-9\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-10.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 10\" class=\"wp-image-1929\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-11.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-10\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-11.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 11\" class=\"wp-image-1930\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-12.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-11\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-12.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 12\" class=\"wp-image-1931\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-13.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-12\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-13.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 13\" class=\"wp-image-1932\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ergonomics<\/b>: \u201c<i>Hardcore and aggressive riding stance on the GT250R makes the Yamaha R15\u2019s riding stance feel very comfortable.<\/i>.!!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swinging a leg over the big and burly looking GT250R will put a big smile on guys with short legs. I am around 5\u20195, and was extremely pleased to find the seat height of the GT250R very friendly for short legs. Therefore even with an extremely heavy 188 kgs of kerb weight, I was very comfortable and confident while putting both my feet on the ground. At the same time the GT250R is spacious enough to tall guys as well. MG is around 5\u201911 and even he had no issues at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The riding position\/stance is another USP of the GT250R. The handlebars of the bike is positioned like a 600\/1,000 cc super sports bike. Leaning forward to reach for the handlebars and putting your feet on the rearset footpegs, let me tell you that a 600\/1,000 cc Superbike don\u2019t feel too different..!! Even the huge tank of the GT250R between your legs enhances that Superbike feel. The massive tank is also quite practical as it lets your thighs get a grip, which lets you not to put your body weight on the arms\/wrists. The low positioned handlebars do limit the extent to which the steering can be turned lock to lock. This results in a huge turning radius for the bike. It actually takes an entire double lane road to turn around the bike..!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guys who curse the Yamaha R15\u2019s riding position as too sporty should take a day\u2019s spin on the GT250R.. The next day, they\u2019ll rate the R15 as a comfortable street bike. There is no second opinion that due to the aggressive \u201csuperbike\u201d like riding stance, the GT250R is impractical bike for city commutes\/daily rides. Impractical yes, but once you are on the GT250R, you can sense it that all eyes on the road are on you.. as you are aware that everybody around know that you are on a \u201cDHOOM MACHALE\u201d bike..!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This actually sets GT250R apart from any other 250 cc bike in the world. No other 250 cc bike in the world will give you the authentic stance of a Superbike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Engine Performance<\/b>: \u201c<i>Smooth, Linear, Likeable engine with decent overall performance<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-14.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-13\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-14.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 14\" class=\"wp-image-1933\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The GT250R wakes to life with a typical V-Twin burble. Having ridden the GT650R earlier, I was expecting the GT250R to have similar vibey and noisy motor. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that the GT250R does not have any pronounced mechanical clatter and also was quite smooth right down from low revs to its redline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Had the bike been at least 20 Kgs less in weight, performance from the same engine would have felt zippier. The GT250R\u2019s engine is not an out and out fire breather but then it\u2019s no slouch either. In fact in overall performance, the GT250R felt shade better than the Honda CBR250R and just a notch below the Ninja 250R.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The power and torque is quite linear with no particular favorite rpm spot. The characteristic of V-Twin engine is it\u2019s torque delivery and the GT250R\u2019s engine doesn\u2019t disappoint on that front. The bike does a 100 kmph at a leisurely 6,500 rpm in top gear. The tachometer might indicate that the engine doesn\u2019t build revs that fast, but then one doesn\u2019t need to redline the V-Twin engine to see speeds of 140 plus kmph on the speedo. The bike also has good on the roll on (<i>acceleration in the same gear<\/i>) performance. Another feature worth mentioning if the electronic fuel injection that performed flawlessly during the 230 kms test ride experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I managed to see a speedo indicated top speed of 150 kmph and felt that had there been a further open stretch of road, the bike could have done slightly more as well. The best part about the 250 cc V-Twin engine is that it is quite relaxed even at high rpms\/speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Engine heat<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a V-twin cylinder engine, the rear cylinder doesn\u2019t get the same amount of air flow while riding as the one at the front; therefore with an air cooled V-twin engine heat is actually not very surprising. On the GT250R engine heat was felt on the inner thighs. It was specially noticeable at slow\/city\/traffic riding speeds. During the ride I noticed that there are a few ways in which one can \u201ctry to beat the engine heat\u201d, i.e. prevent the heat from reaching your inner thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[i]<\/strong> Ride when the ambient temperature is cool (like in the mornings\/evenings). The daytime sun during the peak Indian summer won\u2019t help cool the air cooled V-Twin any faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[ii]<\/strong> Riding about 80 kmph and above is enough to cool the engine and not let it fry your legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 600\/1,000 cc Superbikes a rider has no option but to take the heat generated by the engine in their stride. Therefore if someone is in love with the GT then he\/she can always say that the engine heat adds to the \u201cSuperbike\u201d character of the bike. But personally I would have preferred things to remain cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Clutch &amp; Gearshift<\/b>: \u201c<i>The absence of 6\u2019th gear is hardly felt<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GT250R might have just 5 gears but those 5 gears are well spaced out and one doesn\u2019t really miss the need for an extra gear. The clutch is well weighted had no issues while engaging\/releasing the gears. The gears on my test bike was a bit clunky though.. not bad but not slick either. Also the shift effort could have had slightly more positive feel to it, especially while slotting into neutral. But let me add that there were no missed gear shifts during the entire test ride experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ride &amp; Handling<\/b>: \u201c<i>Predictable and sporty handling for the road<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-15.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-14\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-15.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 15\" class=\"wp-image-1934\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The GT250R comes with thick upside down front forks, a frame which is essentially is a cradle frame but with perimeter elements (<i>not a proper perimeter frame though<\/i>) and a linked type monoshock rear suspension. All these, along with a long wheelbase and low center of gravity give the GT250R very sporty handling. The crouched forward riding position and low seating also helps get the center of gravity lower. Handling is very stable at high straight line speeds and confidence inspiring and predictable around corners as well. In fact even the handling gives the feel of riding a 600\/1,000 cc \u201cSuperbike\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expecting a 600\/1,000 cc Superbike to be nimble like a light weight street bike is preposterous. In similar fashion expecting the GT250R to be nimble in traffic would also be not right. The GT250R feels best on the highway or around twisties. The ride is also not bad as well for a sporty bike. It is neither too soft nor too stiff. The link type rear monoshock provides a good combination of ride quality and cornering fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-16.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-15\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-16.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 16\" class=\"wp-image-1935\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-17.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-16\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-17.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 17\" class=\"wp-image-1936\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-18.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-17\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-18.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 18\" class=\"wp-image-1937\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-19.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-18\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-19.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 19\" class=\"wp-image-1938\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-20.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-19\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-20.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 20\" class=\"wp-image-1939\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So far the GT250R had come across as a likeable package. Even with the idiosyncrasy and impracticality of almost riding a Superbike with a 250 cc heart, the GT250R is able to carry it off with \u00e9lan. Had the brakes been as potent as the twin disc set up at the front looks, it would have been almost a near perfect experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brakes on the GT250R are not horribly ineffective but just that I wasn\u2019t 100% confident with its feedback. While braking I wasn\u2019t sure if I needed to apply less or more pressure with the fingers. I am sure that after spending some time with the GT250R, one would be able to adjust with the brakes. But the \u201cShinko\u201d make tyres that come fitted on the GT250R should be on the must change list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tyres lack grip and under hard braking they tend to skid even on perfect tarmac. It was due to two such minor skids while riding on city roads, I was not fully confident leaning over the bike around the twisties. It is not a big issue though as there are a lot of good tyre options available (<i>with the same tyre size and specifications<\/i>) as an after market fitment. Anyone who is in the mood to get the GT250R should definitely change the stock tyres to some better tyre brands like \u201cPirelli\u201d to enjoy the handling potential of the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Electricals<\/b>: \u201c<i>All izz well<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-21.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-20\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-21.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 21\" class=\"wp-image-1940\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The GT250R comes with a twin projector headlamp set up. These lamps do a good job of lighting up the road ahead. Like on imported bikes, the low beam doesn\u2019t stay \u201cON\u201d permanently, but can be switched On\/Off. The GT250R also gets a neat looking LED tail lamp cluster and a digital speedometer + analog tachometer combo, which looks quite basic and could have been designed better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start the GT250R one has to press the clutch lever every time, even when in neutral. Also once started, if the side stand is put down, the engine will die down if one tries to slot it into gear. This according to me is a neat safety feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-22.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-21\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-22.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 22\" class=\"wp-image-1941\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-23.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-22\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-23.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 23\" class=\"wp-image-1942\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>City Ride Experience<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not the most ideal place to ride the GT250R. Due to its big size and weight and also due to its \u201cextra large\u201d turning radius, this bike in the city is like a cat in water. Also due to slow moving traffic, the engine doesn\u2019t get sufficient cooling and eventually the inner thighs of the rider will start to feel the engine heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That aside, the GT250R is definitely an attention magnet drawing second looks from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ghats \/Hilly Twisties Ride Experience<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carving corners on smooth roads is what the GT250R loves to do. Thanks to its sporty and stable handling this bike is in its elements around the twisties. It was just that my experience with the tyres in the city did not let me enjoy the GT250R to its full potential. The suspension could be stiffened up further if one needs a focused track bike like experience, but the standard suspension setting is also quite good for spirited cornering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Highway Ride Experience<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I enjoyed riding the GT250R the most on the highways. Maintaining 100 plus kmph speeds was effortless and enjoyable. Due to the crouched riding posture wind blast is not felt as the full fairing and the visior cuts through the air around the bike. With the smooth V-Twin engine, it was a blast riding the GT250R at 130-140 kmph speeds on the wide, straight highways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The riding posture being slightly less aggressive than the GT650R also helped matters. I did a near non- stop highway stretch of around 100 kms and could have ridden more if I did not have MG waiting for me for the photo shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Final Verdict<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-24.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-23\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hyosung-GT250R-Review-24.jpg\" alt=\"Hyosung GT250R Review 24\" class=\"wp-image-1943\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GT250R is not a bike that everyone can live with. Due to its size, weight and extreme riding posture, the GT250R is impractical for everyday use. It is a \u201conce a month\u201d or maybe at best \u201conce a week\u201d kind of bike. This means that the owner has to either have a car of another bike in his garage for daily usage. The GT250R is not perfect either, the brakes could be better (<i>tyres can be easily replaced with better ones<\/i>), the fit and finish can definitely improve and the bike should ideally lose at least 15 kgs of weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, the GT250R does have a Soul and a Character of its own that sets it apart from the other 250 cc bikes. It has the \u201cSoul of a Superbike\u201d (<i>and not just a bike with a plastic full fairing<\/i>) and a \u201cHardcore\u201d character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ladies and gentleman, the GT250R has landed in India, Hardcore riders may apply..!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Hyosung GT250R Technical Specifications<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENGINE<\/strong><br>Type: Air cooled V-Twin (75\u02da) with oil cooler<br>Displacement: 249cc<br>Bore x stroke: 57 mm x 48.8 mm<br>Compression ratio: 10.1:1 ~ 10.3:1<br>Max. Power: 27 Ps @ 10,000 rpm<br>Max. Torque: 22.07 Nm @ 8,000 rpm<br>Fueling: Fuel Injection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHASSIS<\/strong><br>Frame: Double down tube, double cradle frame<br>Tyre size front: 110\/70-17 (Radial Tubeless)<br>Tyre size rear: 150\/70-17 (Radial Tubeless)<br>Fuel tank capacity: 17 liters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DIMENSIONS<\/strong><br>Wheel base: 1,435 mm<br>Overall width: 700 mm<br>Overall length: 2,090 mm<br>Overall height: 1,130 mm<br>Min. ground clearance: 155mm<br>Kerb weight (with 90% fuel , tools, etc.): 188 kgs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ELECTRICALS<\/strong><br>Battery: 12v, 10 Ah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/talkies\/bike-reviews\/22623-hyosung-gt250r-review-xbhps-ride-report.html\"><strong>Discuss this Review on the xBhp Forum.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Text: Satadal Payeng Photos: Gourab Das\/ MG Special mention: I would like to thank MG for the amazing photos and the best ever photo shoot of my life till date. 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