Hyosung GT 650R

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Hyosung GT 650R FI

Make Model	Hyosung GT 650R FI
Year	2011 - 12
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity	647 cc / 39.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	81.5 x 62 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.4:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction	Fuel Injection (include immobilizer)
Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plug	NGK, CR8E
Starting	Electric
Max Power	80.2 hp / 59 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	68 Nm / 6.93 kg-m @ 7500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel, double pipe
Front Suspension	41mm Oil upside down forks
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel	100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre	120/60 -17
Rear Tyre	160/60 -17
Dimensions	Length 2060 mm / 81.1 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in Height 1125 mm / 44.2 in
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.4 in
Seat Height	780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight	195 kg / 429 lbs
Wet Weight	210 kg / 462 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile	13.0 sec
Top Speed	203.8 km/h

The Korea-based S&T Motors Co. Ltd. (formerly Hyosung) has announced its GT650R, which will now be fitted with a fuel-injection system instead of the earlier carburetor. The bike’s DOHC, 8-valve, liquid-cooled, 647cc v-twin engine is being updated, and will now produce 80bhp and 67Nm of torque.

The Hyosung GT650R, which weighs around 208 kilos, rides on 17-inch wheels, with 120/60 (front) and 160/60 (rear) ZR-rated tyres. The bike is fitted with a six-speed gearbox, adjustable monoshock at the back, USD fork, 300mm twin brake discs at the front (with radial-mount, four-piston calipers) and 230mm rear disc brake. T

Motomag’s riding impression

For those who may be looking for a budget-spec sports 600, the Korean-made Hyosung GT650R looks like a good bet. Well, at least it does on paper. But does it measure up in the real world? Here are some excerpts from Motomag’s riding impression of the bike:

On paper, the Korean bike provokes enthusiasm. But in the real world… things turn out to be a bit different. Close up, the bike looks and feels cheaply put together and lacks refinement. On the move, it quickly informs you of its dynamic limits. The suspension simply isn’t very good and the bike doesn’t feel stable in bends. Also, the engine’s fuel-injection system needs more work – throttle response is inconsistent and getting on and off the throttle at higher revs can be jerky.

The Hyosung GT650R isn’t exactly terrible, but it’s simply not in the same league as, say, a Suzuki SV650 or Kawasaki ER-6. To sum up, the bike, which is barely 100 euros cheaper than an SV650, isn’t worth it. This verdict may seem harsh, but in a market where competition is strong, the Hyosung simply doesn’t have any special talents to recommend its case.