Announcement

**adibombay** · 06-14-2012, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by giritime View Post

DSK Motors and Hyosung are planning to assemble the next batch of GT250Rs in India itself in the coming eighteen months which would bring the cost of the bike down to around Rs 1.5 lakh. The company will leave no stones unturned to make the 250 a success and will also offer tempting finance schemes to woo buyers. A naked version of the bike, called the GT250, will be launched soon thereafter. The competition is becoming fiercer in this segment and we hope other manufacturers also join the fray.

Thats something in future + speculations for the price.
My statement was for current price. at 1.7-1.9 lac it is worth the money

**catchdebanjan** · 06-14-2012, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by antz.bin View Post

Well in that case, apparently, you are not the kind of person that the folks at DSK Hyosung hoped to rope in as their customer

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And There is a correction to your 'List'. Discover 100 also comes with 5 gears.

Hyosung had a winner on their hands a V-Twin (First in this segment)..
Sporty riding postion, Big bike looks et.c but then finally out came its
pricing.. had it been sub 2.5 lakhs or at worst 2.5 lakhs it could have
been a Ninja Slayer..

But now its gone wasted dont you think plus Ninja has much better
service network to support it.. Even though its pricey to maintain

**abhinesh4r15** · 06-15-2012, 10:32 AM

Overdrive Comparison

Originally posted by vrugonnab View Post

Hyosung GT250R vs Kawasaki Ninja 250R - Overdrive

So, that's about it, from the tone of the comparo it's overpriced way too much.

It seems to be a comparison where it was already decided, that whatever GT250r may bring we're going with Ninja as a winner.
No issues with declaring Ninja as a winner cos it clearly is a winner, but there are certain points which made me think that the comparison was a bit biased

1. 0-100 kph figure is definitely incorrect.
2. As per PTR review, GT250R turns in quicker than the Ninja, but Overdrive says it doesn't.

Please share your views on the above points.

**nitrosatya** · 06-15-2012, 11:27 AM

Without marketing and publicity how can you you convey a product value to an illiterate market? Through price and price only. This is the game Hyosung is playing.
Common people don't know what Hyosung is. Nor they are aware of bhp and cylinders. They will decide it based only on price. Sad but true.

**abhi_underdog** · 06-15-2012, 12:16 PM

yay dsk !! u started with a dud !

**Samarth 619** · 06-15-2012, 03:05 PM

Xbhp's Hyosung GT 250R launch video. Its looking amazingly good:

Hyosung Launch.mp4 - YouTube

Personally, I believe Localization can save the GT 250R though, I believe. Also, the naked version can cut the price by a small margin.

**satyenpoojary** · 06-15-2012, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by abhinesh4r15 View Post

It seems to be a comparison where it was already decided, that whatever GT250r may bring we're going with Ninja as a winner.
No issues with declaring Ninja as a winner cos it clearly is a winner, but there are certain points which made me think that the comparison was a bit biased

1. 0-100 kph figure is definitely incorrect.
2. As per PTR review, GT250R turns in quicker than the Ninja, but Overdrive says it doesn't.

Please share your views on the above points.

I would have loved to responded to this, but ... !

Is the OD review a video review?
Have they shown a rider actually trying to "corner" both the bikes?

Where Corner = Corner and not Corner :P

**abhi_underdog** · 06-15-2012, 03:21 PM

why would they launch at 2.75 and then specify that localisation will bring down the price..whats the point of this.....why would anyone buy this then, wouldnt ninja be a better option? or did i misinterpret

**111diablo111** · 06-15-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by abhi_underdog View Post

why would they launch at 2.75 and then specify that localisation will bring down the price..whats the point of this.....why would anyone buy this then, wouldnt ninja be a better option? or did i misinterpret

that's what i am thinking..why did they say in the launch itself that bike will become cheaper in upcoming months?? no company unfolds their cards like this

now who'll buy this bike at this point when they already know that it'll get cheaper after sometime??..hopefully from next batch itself..

**princesirohi** · 06-15-2012, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post

that's what i am thinking..why did they say in the launch itself that bike will become cheaper in upcoming months?? no company unfolds their cards like this

now who'll buy this bike at this point when they already know that it'll get cheaper after sometime??..hopefully from next batch itself..

next batch ??? my friend .. localization is gonna take some time. its a lot of effort.

**111diablo111** · 06-15-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

next batch ??? my friend .. localization is gonna take some time. its a lot of effort.

that i read somewhere though the source wasn't reliable enough so i also had a doubt..

but still even if it'll take some time then what's harm in waiting?? & if a customer needs a bike urgently & have that much money then go & buy a baby Ninja..no need to go for,or even think of Hyosung in that price range..current price range of this bike is really absurd..

**Doga** · 06-15-2012, 04:15 PM

Hyusung used to make Suzuki bikes under license when it began > Don't know if they still do. If they were decent enogh for suzuki, why is there so much doubt about their abilities(read quality) issues. Ok the GTR might not be as good as the NInja quality wise, but am sure it's not gonna lag behind too much either.
Besides I also think, that it was impossible for Hyusung to price it lower or else it wouldn't have made sense for the CKD route. I am sure the spares would be cheaper than the NInja.
And regarding the disclosure of the possible localization, probably they wan't the public to acquire a taste for the GT-250R first and then commit local production

**nitrosatya** · 06-15-2012, 04:30 PM

Mr.Shirish Kulkarni [son of Mr. DSK] is an ex-member of C.O.P.S. He still has a 2006 CBR600RR and an Intruder.

**princesirohi** · 06-15-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post

that i read somewhere though the source wasn't reliable enough so i also had a doubt..

but still even if it'll take some time then what's harm in waiting?? & if a customer needs a bike urgently & have that much money then go & buy a baby Ninja..no need to go for,or even think of Hyosung in that price range..current price range of this bike is really absurd..

yes, i agree, the pricing is too much.

don't know how much we have to wait for localization.

Originally posted by Doga View Post

Hyusung used to make Suzuki bikes under license when it began > Don't know if they still do. If they were decent enogh for suzuki, why is there so much doubt about their abilities(read quality) issues. Ok the GTR might not be as good as the NInja quality wise, but am sure it's not gonna lag behind too much either.
Besides I also think, that it was impossible for Hyusung to price it lower or else it wouldn't have made sense for the CKD route. I am sure the spares would be cheaper than the NInja.
And regarding the disclosure of the possible localization, probably they wan't the public to acquire a taste for the GT-250R first and then commit local production

as far as i know, hyosung use to make engine for suzuki, not the entire bike. correct me if i am wrong.

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

Mr.Shirish Kulkarni [son of Mr. DSK] is an ex-member of C.O.P.S. He still has a 2006 CBR600RR and an Intruder.

don't know how long this new marriage will last

**111diablo111** · 06-15-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

as far as i know, hyosung use to make engine for suzuki, not the entire bike. correct me if i am wrong.

yea they only used to make engines for Suzuki..

Announcement

Hyosung GT250R Launched in Mumbai today, Rs.2.75 lac Ex-Showroom Delhi

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