Hyosung GT250R Test Ride

Just me riding a Hyosung GT250R around and telling you what I think of it. Its a customers bike that I did some work on and needs to be road a bit after sitting for a while.

[@passat47]

I've purchased my 2010 Hyosung GT250R last August and has been a great machine! My 7th bike since 1966 and must say it's been one of the most fun!

[@lolollolol56]

you're missing a side mirror.

[@timekick7]

Im 6'6" and found the GT250R was one of the 250cc bikes I could comfortably fit on. As for the rust deal? My bike has lived outside for the last 2 years in sun, rain, snow, frost and hail and still cleans up fine.

[@eddieandrews3335]

V twin, large tank, twin disc, large tyres, digital read out with fuel gauge, oil cooled, large frame designed for a 650, designed by Suzuki gurus and if you fit a good pipe it sounds awesome. Too many positives to knock it. Just a good fun reliable bike if you don't want to try and break the sound barrier every ride. Still does 180kph

[@hangemhigh2000]

4:29 see that? This is all I need, thanks for the upload. Cheap on gas, not noisy. I'd think parts will come down in price as soon as they set up their dealerships. Thanks for the review. Great job.

[@loosenoose]

hey jake, nice video! i'm looking at a 2015 gt250r for my oldest kid's first bike. i'm excited, because i have wanted to play with one of these for so long. i'm a big fan of v twin sport bikes. i have had 5 sv650's and a superhawk, among many other bikes. your review was good, and i'm more pumped than ever. esp since i'm getting the fuel injected version that came later.

[@HuevosAzules]

Never heard of this bike until yesterday when I took my MSF course. They're pretty fun little bikes, can't wait to get my CBR though

[@Douknowgregg]

First video I've ever seen with out the fire intro

[@minorpyro69]

7:58 :acceleration test.

[@MrDylman55]

thx bro

[@Loren400]

"That guy can't even break the law.." LOL! Thank you so much for this review, though. I'm thinking about one of these instead of the Ninja. The appearance, size, and that digital speedometer - I love it. But I keep hearing that its "crap", and the worst part is nobody ever has any reasons of information to back it up.. We'll see, I don't mind either way but this bike is beautiful!

[@bigidiot123]

Pretty cool idea to put a 250 in a full-sized frame. There would probably be a big market for them in states, but I've never seen one for sale, or even seen one in person where I live.

[@JacketedSoftPoint]

i think the reason they say its crap is because its a pain in the ass to find parts for it, some of the japanese dealers have parts that will work on this bike, but from where im at, there's one for sale at $700, a REALLY good deal, and its the naked version, but theres no store that sells parts for it for miles around. this bike is way too under rated just because its never been heard of and that its Korean made, but some people are too stupid to see a good deal when its right in front of them.

[@TheGardenSnake]

@rosenfeld8 Maybe the new ninja 250 is less cramped but I know on the old one I was. The R1 felt great at 6ft. It's a more aggressive riding style and it fit me well.

[@Chris-rp8cj]

I'm watching different bike vids. It's cool to come across one that's in my city of McKinney!!

[@JimmyPtheman]

+Chris Bell I am about to buy one for my wife to learn on ( and for me to ride around at the track with lol )...We live in grapevine

[@armygeek98]

I am 18 I have experience on 2 stroke with clutch. I want to buy a 250 gtr 2009 bike hyosung. is it a good start ? what is your suggestions

[@t3hj3ka]

Thanks for the video. Looking at a 2007 hyosung right now, I think I might get it.

[@AQHackAQ]

Well, I'm from Malaysia, And yes, those naked bikes or underbones are not bad at all actually, for commuting etc. They're light, nimble, can filter traffic like crazy and very quick at acceleration(depending on the displacement though). My beloved 135LC is considered a very good bike LOL. But still, as I said, it's the only choice for majority of us Asians. Motorcycle are very expensive here, as I said, a new Ninja 250 will cost us RM22000 or USD $7200 here in Malaysia.

[@overlander82]

Great vid. I have the '08 GT250, standard version. Like the one in your vid, the forks were so spongy it was dangerous. It's perfect now after changing from 5W to 10W fork oil with the spec amount. Didn't seem like there was nearly enough oil in them from the factory after draining. Great ninja 250 alternative for taller riders indeed. The sport version position is pretty aggressive for a new rider and I think the headlights are ugly. My standard does well for learning.

[@NCCVE]

Thanks for the info. $80 for a gear switch is pretty steep, but meh. The bike looks a hell of a lot cooler than the ninja imo, and I've seen the 08 model on craigslist for around $1500 a few times. As far as handling goes, would you say there's any difference between say an 05-07 ninja and an 08 Hyo?

[@JohnL-m2l]

Sounds cool. I want to get a Ninja 250 as my next bike, but after hearing what Jake had to say, I might just go with the 600. But I'll have to get a new license coz my license is only up to 250cc. I'm currently riding a 125cc underbone. It's small, but it's pretty heavy. As far as I know, modern bikes are pretty lightweight. Ride safe man, sad to hear you hit it four times. I know a guy who bought an R1 as his 1st bike and wrecked it but somehow managed to sell it off. But he was a douche.

[@CoryMp3]

ninja250r, the lighter weight and slower speed saved me in one wreck. have been hit twice on it and it has been hit twice in parking lots, outgrew the speed of the bike in about 10days. been saving for a 600 ever since, I have a strong sense of self control though. Just want clip-ons, inline 4 sound and bigger rear tire you get from a 600

[@CoryMp3]

GardenSnake, Your riding by where I live, I'm looking to get a bike in a few weeks. Id love advice on what you think about riding about North DFW. I do want a sportbike, what do you think about a ninja250r to start off then move to a 600 class? or just skip the 250?

[@WithoutRyRy]

I'm getting my first bike soon and I'm torn between this Hyosung, ninja 250 and Honda CBR250. What would you suggest? I'm 5'8"/9" ish I don't plan on it being my main source of transportation. I'm mostly going to use it to go to school and work every so often.

[@grimsdyke]

wow..pretty good acceleration off the line..didn't expect that.

[@rosenfeld8]

do you find the R1 more confortable then a ninja 250? I own a 250 ninja, am 6ft2 and am not cramped at all, not unless I wear really thick soled boots, but with normal shoes it's comfortable. I love the ninja, but perhaps one day I'll go for a supersport, my only concern is the lack of comfort. Since you've had an R1 and ridden the ninja 250 you should be able to tell weather the R1 is much less comfortable or not. BTW now at the moment I'm riding a DT125X a freakin fun little shoutty 2 stroke

[@ymala1]

Very cool video, laid back, and not boring at all actually. So it was mentioned a tall person could get on something like this without feeling cramped,how about someone at 5'7" - 8", would it be difficult to ride being that height?

[@AQHackAQ]

Yes 2 strokes are simply awesome!Though they aren't the most friendly to your pocket in terms of fuel and maintenance.A popular 2 strokes in Malaysia is called the Yamaha 125ZR with underbone configuration. Oh yeaa, the old CBR 250 had 4 cylinders, the new, 2011 one have only 1 now. I've tried the new one, the first sports bike I've tried, very exhilarating and that was only 250cc LOL. I think,in the near future,my first 'real' bike would be the Ninja KRR ZX-150,what do you think? 2vs4 stroke?

[@sheriffhd9080]

I do like Hyosung bikes. not the fastest on the market. But their smaller CC bikes are some of the best looking imho

[@garychief2338]

+SheriffHD Sheriff likes slow bikes, makes sense

[@Robbmyster]

I'm working on this exact bike right now. The power is way down and I can't get it to rev even close to redline. There's gas coming out of the crankcase vent tube...any idea what might be causing this? Thanks

[@mafiahalo93]

most people find the 250 the most fun cause of how light and flickable it is

[@TheGardenSnake]

I started on a 600 and was fine but every ones different.

[@happytrails1963]

Pretty cool never seen one of these before.

[@Bajker4ever]

actually Hyosung GT250's are using the same frame as Suzuki's GS 500E

[@r3end377]

7 years ago. Now in my recommendation

[@TheGardenSnake]

Now that rust things some bull$hit and I've seen that video where the guy says that. My brothers was road daily! Like it really was his only ride and it saw all kinds of harsh weather. I never saw rust on it. The paint was not orange pealed. The thing was solid

[@hanford_adventures]

what about for a first bike get the gt650r? its less power then a sport bike which is fine with me but it is still good enough to last me a while without getting bored of it im roughly 5'7" and 140 lbs

[@Benny__4x4]

But can it do a GardenSnake wheelie?

[@MrScaredsh1tless]

So i rode a Honda shadow aero 750 for a few weeks. i just sold it and have come across a Hyosung 650. Do you think it'd be okay doing a change like that or is that a little too dangerous.

[@hangemhigh2000]

I don't get your point, number 1. last time I checked even 50 pounds is no where close to 25. Is it that no matter how wrong you are, your always right? Is that what your saying?

[@yittymitty11]

this is going to sound so stupid but those roads look like they are made of concrete or are they asphalt? just asking

[@tylergaus5688]

Hey, I had a rebel 250 as my first bike, and kinda want to stay in the 250 class just wondering if that GT250 will hold highway speed? that was one problem the rebel had but it also had almost half the HP.

[@eatsleepshiftspeed]

im about 6'1 , do you think id fit good on this bike ? or would it be to small.

[@TheGardenSnake]

@ymala1 not at all, you'd be fine.

[@ih8momjokes1]

i started on a 600cc fz6r big difference than a 600cc r6. so its ur call, I HIGHLY suggest the ninja 650r... its not a 4 cylinder (hard to learn on) and it doesnt have a leaned position. literally perfect first big bike. or you can get a ninja 250r which i would not suggest buying brand new!!

[@eiightss]

is a gt650r considered a supersport bike for insurance?

[@AQHackAQ]

Wow that's a really nice bike, looks small, light and nimble yet with a powerful 350cc engne. 2 cylinders huh, the acceleration must be amazing. Would love to use it to zip through the highway and city. Just did a research on wikipedia, it says that this bike is now somewhat a collector item in the US? that would be tough. Well another thing that annoys me with 2 strokes are the distinctive noise, they just sound annoying, hurts my ear...

[@ebinmoothedam]

Where is the left mirror ?

[@fitzychevy]

Jake, are you still riding in the same area now-a-days?

[@AQHackAQ]

get an underbone, common in Malaysia such as the Yamaha 135LC, they are really fun to ride.

[@leakedfromtv]

So they only have 5 gears? I'm really considering getting one of these for my first bike. Awesome video by the way!

[@JohnL-m2l]

So what bike did you get?

[@AQHackAQ]

BTW we have limited choices, unless you're rich, we'll have to stick with our underbones and mopeds. My Yamaha 135LC is considered fast and at least maybe desirable to most people. A 150cc bike is considerably awesome to have. A 250cc and you're considered a very rich person. A 1000cc bike is considered overkill

[@airdude12345]

Ahhhh..... 'a newbie's bike' in America maybe- but here in the UK I have had to pass a very hard test to be allowed to ride my gt250r as it is under 33bhp! A begginner bike here would be a 50cc or 125cc.

[@alpha3m]

where can you buy one in the dfw area?

[@leanlifter1]

Look up " rz350 matuku 4 " in the KZbin Search bar to see a good representation of what a well tuned and cared for Yamaha RZ 350 can perform like it is amazing.

[@SHOR78R34D96]

Skyteam st50-3sm, any good?

[@crazedgamer032]

dude you in plano? i used to live there i recognize the streets

[@Texarmageddon]

Number one I was talking 250 bikes in general... prime example... cbr 250 is 357 lbs Cbr 600 is 410... that's around 50 lbs

[@Texarmageddon]

someone should really tell you guys the 250cc bikes aren't very light. In most cases, unless they are a single cylinder 250.... they are just downgraded 650cc bikes with about a difference of 20-30lbs.

[@nick_jacob]

I am having problems with my bike you said you are a certified mechanic...my battery is draining. its brand new, i bought a battery tender and have been charging it but i'm afraid its going to keep being drained...lately i have to hold the start button in for a couple seconds before it decides to start...any idea why? and any idea on what is draining my batter for these hyosung gt250rs?

[@iSkateBoard10]

check ur starters

[@Bajker4ever]

maybe your rectifier got roasted

[@nick_jacob]

Bajker4ever sadly i sold my motorcycle.

[@simke1992]

i'm 185cm h ,is this bike small for me??

[@TheWantedManIsBack]

250 Hyosung is a WAY Better Bike then a 250 Ninja! The 250 Ninja is Over Rated Bro, the Ninja 250 looks like a 50cc next to the 250 Hyosung, The Hyosung 250 was built on a bigger frame, Better guages that the Ninja cant provide for the high price thay want next to a Hyosung? Dont waste your time looking at a Ninja for $4500? Hyosung left overs 2009- 2010 go for $3000 New Bro, I got one for the price & I see them always selling! Good Luck with your New Hyosung Bro,Its a Great Bike,70 Mile Gallon

[@hbolle00]

i've heard that the hyosung 250 should actually be better than the ninja 250.. its cheaper aswell.. does get rust abit faster tho..

[@matt5g]

My parents won't let me get a Bike unless it's a 250cc. Is this a good starter bike? I'm 5'11" and 150 lb.

[@unclejohn5012]

Cant say mate. But these 250cc have a top speed of 181km/h....So if your parents dont want you with something fast than get one of these xD

[@pogobull]

cool,sweet vid man. cheers.

[@KlemzeTV]

I started out with 600 and I still have most of it left (400).

[@felipegtr5139]

se voces trocarem o chicote da bateria e colocarem pecas japonesas nesas motos e por as motos com um ronco de hornet aqui no brasil com um preco mais baixo com um mes voces asumen o lugar da honda

[@TheMeedox]

nice bike nice ride peace

[@leanlifter1]

If you want a 2 stroke get an old used Yamaha RZ 350 they are a cheap Twin cylinder 2 stroke the can rip very hard and when tuned right can produce 100+HP. 4 Strokes I am starting to like more than 2 strokes as I get older. 4 Strokes make very good Torque across a wide RPM range plus they last much longer between servicing plus I don't like mixing oil and or filling oil ect. The new CBR 250s are not even close to the old 4 cylinder ones the new CBR 250s do not even have racing motors in them.

[@dakotasilvay2319]

im 6'1" its good i dont feel cramped

[@lukemioorea7261]

I did to started on a r6 lots of power and realy fun but very twitchy throttle in first gear

[@gatykeAD]

i dont judge bike companys but i have personally seen 3 mid to late model hyo 650r's have a major malfunction whilst riding the ironic part is i own a sv650n but i got a later injected suzuki built model. to ride the hyos are a blast the 250 is probobly my favourite modern 250 its big fast enough......for a beginner and gives you a good feel for sport bikes. i personally hate the ninja 250rs due to the fact its just a down tuned gpx with fancy fearings i would have prefered kawa to keep the gpx

[@ashesofthewakelog353]

Why is the Hyosung so cheap? I never heard of it untill today. I found one for 3k and it has 6 miles and its a 2013

[@TheAmerican300WM]

Aftermarket parts and OEM may be hard too find

[@rodericktoler3850]

they have been on the market over seas for years but only been on the market in the US for maybe 5 years. They are solid bikes, as the demand has grown for them in US, there are more mods for them. i have a 250gt and i ride it when im not on my cbr.

[@Th3NewGuitarist]

can someone tell me which would be better for a guy my size a gt250r or ninja 250r im about 6'2-6'3

[@leanlifter1]

You will have much more fun on a supermoto MORE POWER, less weight, better handling, better everything

[@smorris227]

hyosung used to make those engines off the suzuki sv650 hyosung gt650 has allmost the same engine as SV650

[@Timetoburn1989]

Nice video easy to listen to ni crap. Keep it up

[@leanlifter1]

Aprillia RS 125 2 Stroke is good and fast when tuned properly 180km/h top speed but they are not very relaible. Another great lower cc bike is the CBR 250 the "OLD" one with a High Performance 20,000rpm rev limit liquid cooled inline 4 cylinder. Me I prefer Big Bore power bands cause I like riding duals sports in the dirt and on the road and 120km/h at a lower rpm is much nicer than a buzzy gutless turd LOL.

[@itstartedwithasupermoto9937]

it has dirt bike grips

[@JohnL-m2l]

This is the guy who sold me my bike - ibrahim.smskb.edu.my. He took the leap to 600cc. Before that he was mostly riding underbones. You can see my bike below, the black one.

[@leanlifter1]

Not much power from a 135cc I say a High Performance 250cc is the bare minimum specialy in north America where the roads are long, open and fast. Even a High Performance 250cc 4 stroke is cutting it close for a man of average weight, hieight and skill. Plus a 250cc 4 stroke will always have a hard time maintaining speed on the highway 10,000rpm is not fun when it's time to cruise.

[@AQHackAQ]

LOL what are your maximum speed limit of highway in the USA? 110MPH?!? Our speed limit is 110km/h on the highway in Malaysia, and a 250cc motorcycle is more than enough to keep up with the traffic. LOL I've been hearing a lot of you Americans complaining about bikes such as Ninja 250, Hyosung GT250r, CBR250 not being able to keep up on the highway/freeway. You westerns are extremely lucky, because sports bike are dirt cheap. A new Ninja 250 will cost us RM22000 or USD $7200

[@tinman765]

What the hell...the left mirror is gone.

[@leanlifter1]

I guess I am spoiled with my HRC Cammed Honda 450R with 60 HP I NEED MORE POWER !!!!

[@xPloSiVgT]

Nice vid, thanks

[@paladain55]

yeah, kinda upright. 600rr honda is uncomfortable like laying down on the bike.

[@CoryMp3]

Alirght thanks for the advice.

[@thebluedguy]

i can't ride bikes at all i mean i haven't even learned how to ride a bike yet and i;m getting one soon this summer.

[@TheWantedManIsBack]

250 Hyosung Is a very good Bike! Built on a Bigger frame like a 650, Rides Nice! Guages also on the 250 Hyosung are what you only see on a Bigger Bike? 250 Ninja is Over Rated, The 250 Hyosung is More for the Money! $3000 for a 2009- 2010 left over new in the stores, Trust me! Its a Steel for the Money! Ninja Is Overrated!

[@BATDAN247r]

"I have a camera on my head"..lol

[@nickpowers742]

Lol you didn't do a wheelie....

[@keithmintage]

Iv got the 125 of it =] that is a real newbies bike=]

[@leanlifter1]

When you say we whom do you mean are you not out of North America me I am from Canada you must be from Asia they all seem to like small bike there.

[@ladonnaballard2712]

I'm fixing to buy a 2011 Hyosung gt250r

[@orsomethinglikethat5303]

cool i might be getting a 09

[@ladonnaballard2712]

word I'm trying to start moto vloggin in NW GA area

[@ladonnaballard2712]

hey man let me know when u get it

[@umarroxas]

I got the 2013 hyosung gt250r as my first bike

[@talk2franksp]

its actually a sort :) id love 1 sittin in my jungle of a backgarden waiting for me wen my driving ban ends :/

[@smschico]

this motorcycle in brasil cant resist 3 or 4 years you put in trash the road is fuc@kup and fuel to give you hard times.

[@Ammour_Nadir_Automotive]

LOl ! talking to him self ! that was funny

[@guiguimadeira15]

8:00 Yeeeah! =DDDDDDDD

[@armyhobo12]

3rd ger 52mph DAMN D:

[@connoreaton5386]

Its actually slightly faster than the ninja 250