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Hyosung from Korea was the frame maker for Suzuki when square tube frames were da bomb. The similarities with the VStrom show the bloodline. One of our training sites used the 250's briefly. Brake pads falling apart and no factory/dealer support. Ride it for what it is-disposable, like a Bic lighter.
Guzzi riders consider dealer support in their choice of bike ??? So I guess the limited MG dealers is the limit.....any less and it is a problem. ;D JK......kind of odd to hear "limited dealer support" as a factor in choosing a bike here.
I've been to Korea quite a few times. Almost every motorcycle I ever saw close enough to identify was a Hyosung. Many of them are working motorcycles. FWIW, Koreans are riding plenty of them.
Seems like an SV650 would be a better purchase, if that's the kind of bike you wanted...
The Hyosong 650's are basically an SV650. They are quite popular out here and are virtually trouble free as far as I can make out. As far as their durability is concerned our local dealer told me a tale a few years ago now about a young Asian kid who had come here to do a big tour, I can't remember where he was from? Either Japan or Korea I'd expect. Anyway he'd never ridden a 'Manual' motorbike before, only twist and go scooters. He bought a Hyosong 650 and rode it across the Nullabor from Perth not realizing it had more than one gear! He apparently stuck it in first and then rode it at the limiter/valve bounce for 2,000 miles! It finally dropped a valve just outside Queanbeyan and was towed to the local shop where warranty was honoured and he got a whole new motor! I have no reason to doubt the veracity of this tale as the shop owner in question is perfectly honest and had nothing to gain by spinning me a line. He lives in Bungendore, I've known him for twenty five years or more. Apparently after they'd slotted the new motor in they took the young lad out and showed him the other five gears. He was mightily impressed! :DPete
:+1The days of judging something just because of where it is made should be a thing of the past.
The Ethiopians ??? ;D Lannis , what in hell does any of this have to do with being PC ??? Dusty
Lannis , my question was simply about how any of this is related to PCness . And yes we had fun . Dusty
As Micheal Vick said, "I have no dog in this fight.." ;D So. I don't know anything about those bikes except it looks kool. <shrug> I *do* remember when we laughed at the Datsun Fair Ladys, etc.. and they kicked our collective asses.