Surprisingly,Diya garware hasn't stated that they will be reducing the Bhp power for Indian customers.

Test ride of GT650R

Just came back from a TD of the GT 650R, after reading all the reviews here i wasnt much hopeful of how the bike would be because that vibrations part was always in my mind. Reached the Gurgaon showroom and Mohit bhai first gave me a pillion ride to make me comfortable with the bike as i have never sat on anything above Ninja 250R

I was a bit apprehensive about how comfy the bike would be, am 5"4 and 140 lbs and my legs were easily planted on the ground, the tank does get in the way but it wasnt much of an issue. The bike is indeed heavy, taking a u turn and pushing it back is a task and i need to work out more in the gym to get some strength in muscles

Started the bike and exhaust note was sweet, i personally liked it. The moment you engage 1st gear and go off, for a anyone like me who is graduation from the "Fastest Indian" and has also tested a Ninja 250r once, the bike has oodles of power, its not scary but tells you to keep the right wrist in control.

Now the vibrations - went till 7000 rpm in 2nd gear but the vibes werent much to become so much a cause of concern. This particular bike had all acceptable level of vibes, i had expected so much worse maybe thats why and past 6000 rpm the acceleration in busy Gurgaon roads was scary where i was focussed on pedestrians and bikers.

Straightline stability is awesome, it sticks to the road, i didnt have much courage to lean but Mohit did once and the bike took it with aplomb, its heavy so taking into corners would be tough, once done it feels planted.

Braking was good - to be honest i didnt test this properly. The acceleration made me so serious i was sweating inside the helmet and feeling the torque.

Conclusion:
Well i personally am glad that the GT650R has been launched, its a wonderful bike people. Do test it before making your decisions, dont go by magazines, everyone has different criterias and priorities. For 5.25 on road, its a really great bike considering i was going for Ninja 250R for 3 L +.

Would i buy it?

Definitely yes, only if dad is convinced. Am just 20 years old so it would be tough to convince parents, though they know i am particular about riding gear and riding safe. Going to states this month and once am back and parents agree i would say "Please book a white GT650R for me aghhh or maybe red/black" because both are pretty hot.

My friend had tagged along with me and had come to Gurgaon from GK 2, he has 0 knowledge of bikes but seeing the Gt650r he became excited and was grinning when i took off with people staring at you at every traffic light.







P.S: Clicked using N8's camera so average quality.

Are we talking about Tulsi Pipe Road... ??? i have done some 125-130 odd Kmph on my Jawa 350 at some 3.00 in the morning. and that too 6-7 years back...

I cannot guarantee today's scene...

Get on the Kamala mills flyover... Depending on the time of day ofcourse... But early evenings you find that flyover pretty clear... Or you could take it to the worli sea face... Risky but possible...

Was it for me
I dont know about road names as this was my 1st time in inner Gurgaon beyond Ambience.

The bike was doing around 130-140 at 4000 RPM, wack the throttle open and she rushed with urgency, my first time on a big bike that too a test drive so i was more interested in enjoying, feeling vibes and returning the bike safe than looking at speedo.
Its great that Hyosung is offering TD's, commendable, i still remember i didnt even get a TD for 220, they told me to run it on dyno.

that is what i was talking about, ride it and analyze it yourself. You all are bike experts in yourself....be your own critic.

Hyosung need to start with test rides soon... i want this bike ASAP.

the flyover from Phoenix Mills to Kamala mills would be the only stretch to ride 120-150 ish.

or you can always have it "cleared"
cause a "traffic jam" at the Phoenix Mills end... for about 90 seconds or so...
n then zoom off.

way too risky... the flyover is the only safe option... cause you can be virtually 100% sure that nothing's going to get in your way.

Yea worli seaface is risky on the seaface side... on the road going towards town u have a clean stretch... Not many come town from surburbs at 5ish...

Also I was not talking about the Phoenix flyover... The one after that... It is a lott longerr...

ahh.. yes i was talking bout the longer one too.

This seems like the new mumbai offline thread now :P

Gau basa nahi lootere pehle aa gaye! Test ride mila nahi aur kaun kitna kaha bhagaya shuru! :P

Even I was considering the Ninja250R but when I heard the news on Sept,2010 that Hyosung are launching their 650cc I changed my mind.
Finally waited till April,2011 to book it. And now mid June will be getting the delivery

Too much talk about vibes , Please check below comments from an Xbhp member ,he rides a 2011 Ducati monster 796 . These are his comments on vibes in Ducati (v twin) .May be after this we can expect some vibes from a v twin.

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Originally Posted by pp180 Hi Kallan19 bro , I guess you are the best person to ask this question as you are riding one of the worlds best V-twin engine bike. I have read that V-twin have more vibes compared to inline 4 engines , Can you please share your riding experience with ducati at higher RPM's ( in terms of vibes ).Are the vibrations at higher rpm's irritating or they are just fine.Also how is the V-twin vibes at idle (is it comparable/similar to our indian bullets) and how is the vibes compared to our indian made bikes such as Pulsars and rtr's.

Hi there,

1) vibrations at higher RPM:
it exists..not much of a bother to me..I was too busy having fun at those high RPMs.
there is an after market solution for the vibrations..steering dampers..

2) vibrations at idle :
nothing to write about..sounds louder than I would prefer it to be..softer than bullets, I would say...but the vibrations as such don't bother me at all.

But I'll never understand the male fixation with sound. I say male cause I don't think any woman really appreciates loud vehicles. If such women exist..they are most definitely a minority.
But that is another topic altogether

Congrats buddy and i think you would be the few lucky ones who get delivery from the first lot. I hope the vibes are dampened even more though for a V twin- its really within good limits.
Just hope Garware puts their act together and give the customers a royal treatment on service and stock all spares and give a reason for people to believe in them.

Would be looking forward to your ownership thread

a steering damper??? as a solution for engine vibes?

I guess by using steering damper he is referring to reduce vibes (or to improve stability) of front end at higher speed , May be .Engine vibes point even i can't understand.That's why i put is here is GT650R post.
But one thing i understood from his post that there are vibes even in Ducati at higher rpm's(even though less ).