The Hyosung GT250R Review and Ride Report by xBhp. Get the specs, prices and photos.

Special mention: I would like to thank MG for the amazing photos and the best ever photo shoot of my life till date.



Hyosung GT250R: In a nutshell

USP (Unique Selling Proposition): Superbike like looks and street presence, Superbike like ergonomics

Good bits: Engine is very likeable, smooth and linear in its power/torque delivery; handling is confidence inspiring and fun to ride

Bits that could improve: Brakes, tyres, attention to details/finish on certain parts


Ride Review:

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, "Very close to a Superbike attitude & ride experience[i] City [ii] Ghats and [iii] Highways


Styling, Fit & Finishwhich by the way looks out of place on a bike designed like a super sportsErgonomicsEngine PerformanceSmooth, Linear, Likeable engine with decent overall performanceacceleration in the same gear) performance. Another feature worth mentioning if the electronic fuel injection that performed flawlessly during the 230 kms test ride experience.

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.

Engine heat[i]Clutch & GearshiftRide & HandlingPredictable and sporty handling for the roadnot a proper perimeter frame thoughBrakes & TyresThings could improve herewith the same tyre size and specificationsElectricalsAll izz wellPosted below are the ride experiences of the GT250R on different kinds of roads:

City Ride ExperienceGhats /Hilly Twisties Ride Experience

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.


Highway Ride Experience

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.

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.



Final Verdicttyres can be easily replaced with better onesand not just a bike with a plastic full fairingHyosung GT250R Technical Specifications

ENGINE
Type: Air cooled V-Twin (75˚) with oil cooler
Displacement249cc
Bore x stroke: 57 mm x 48.8 mm
Compression ratio: 10.1:1 ~ 10.3:1
Max. Power: 27 Ps @ 10,000 rpm
Max. Torque: 22.07 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Fueling: Fuel Injection

CHASSIS
Frame: Double down tube, double cradle frame
Tyre size front: 110/70-17 (Radial Tubeless)
Tyre size rear: 150/70-17 (Radial Tubeless)
Fuel tank capacity: 17 liters

DIMENSIONS
Wheel base: 1,435 mm
Overall width: 700 mm
Overall length: 2,090 mm
Overall height: 1,130 mm
Min. ground clearance: 155mm
Kerb weight (with 90% fuel , tools, etc.): 188 kgs

ELECTRICALS
Battery : 12v, 10 Ah