300cc V-Twin! Hyosung Aquila GV300S Motorbike Review! This or save for a Harley Sportster? A2 bike

[@ArchieKeen1]

Just wanna say, this bike isn’t Chinese, it’s designed and made in South Korea, so think of this as the KIA of motorcycles lol

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Whooops got that wrong!

[@cg2977]

Brand is Hyosung. Manufacturer is Jinan Qingqi KR.

[@nealsmith6887]

@C G think most bikes are built there now most videos i watch of small engine motorbikes seem to be built there suppose its to do with costs

[@Thomas_Tan4577]

@@cg2977same as Mutt

[@davidhayter7651]

For the money how can anyone complain? If you wanted a HD clone to use in all weathers all year long i would buy it. Still got mono shocks front and rear so you get quite a bit for your money. A good 365 day cruiser to work and back. i do love your interruptions just kind of British...LOL....Great honest review...

[@rickparkinmoto]

Looks good for Harley fans on a tight budget. One positive about the plastic bits is that they wont rust. If the mudguards and side panel were metal they'd probably be cheap metal.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

That’s true, and it’ll keep the weight down!

[@kazan3841]

Plastic parts aren't an issue on such bikes, they are lighter than metal which is a plus on such small displacement bike.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes that is very true, it was very light!

[@davidklementis5913]

Great review. If you want a Harley, save a little more because this is a totally different experience. No comparison. I'm American and although I like Harleys they are down the list of bikes I personally look to own. If you like the Hyosung, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it because I believe the company is established and makes a decent quality product. Might check dealer support and parts availability in your region though. I love my Kymco, but our support here is not good these days (the bike is built well though). I will also say that if it's a matter of having a motorcycle and the experience or saving and not riding...get what you can to ride now. The experience of riding is more important then the motorcycle. If I was on a budget and looking for something simular, I'd get a RE Meteor 350. I'm to the point of liking bikes that are built like you'll be able to own them for decades and will still want to have them in the stable. I'm not sure if that makes sense. One of the top bikes on my list for a next bike is RE INT 650.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Very good points indeed! Yes completely get that 👍🏼

[@imarockstarme]

The thing that gets me is how this is comparatively expensive to the Meteor yet has a butt ton of plastic. I’m not sure if this bike’s overpriced or that one is a crazy bargain.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

That’s what I couldn’t get my head around, I think it’s a mixture of both. The meteor is a serious bargain.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@xtc2v yes good point 👍🏼👍🏼

[@easytigers8936]

im looking at something for a first bike and getting into the bike world. don't know anything about bikes, but this seems like a great option and this really review really helped. that skoda moment was priceless

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

This looks cool but is nowhere near as good as a Royal Enfield

[@feedthemonster]

The bikes a beast I have the 125 version and I absolutely love it

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼

[@flynn_rocky618]

I would rather get myself a re meteor or interceptor.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Me too!

[@1990-t1j]

The interceptor is in a different market. It's a 650.

[@flynn_rocky618]

@@1990-t1j yes it may have a few ccm more but its at the same price range and can be ridden with an a2 licence as far as i know...and the meteor isnt that much different from the aquila... the two REs are just the better motorcycles and value in my opinion

[@1990-t1j]

@@flynn_rocky618 Hardly the same price range.

[@flynn_rocky618]

@@1990-t1j what are you talking about... a royal enfield meteor 350 for around 4.3K (depends on the colour you are going for ) and a Hyosung costs 4.7K

[@2007stor]

Good and comprehensive review, am enjoying the range of motorcycles that you are reviewing, keep up the good work......

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks buddy!

[@1990-t1j]

If this had been available when I was an 18-year-old, my tongue would have been hanging out. I think it's a good-looking bike now. If it was a 600 cc, it would be a real challenger to the Sportster 883. I prefer my feet further back. Hyosung is Korean.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes it is a good looking bike, yes got that but wrong

[@BikingChap]

It might feel nippy next to a Meteor but that’s an air cooled single. Have a go on an MT-03 to see how much go a water cooled twin of this capacity can make when we’ll engineered. (About 30% more)

[@SulsaCikkectuve]

Wow that's a efficient I swear it's less than a week i mentioned reviewing this bike. Thumb's up 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bud!

[@r.d.1991]

6:53 that did make me chuckle. Great review as always. I kinda like that bike 😉

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks buddy, it does look cool.

[@baddmint]

I have the 125 verson of it and its a great bike i have only had a couple problems with it the clutch switch has died twice make sure you slather it in ACF-50 second was when i hit a pothole and the domebolt on the right shock dented the exhaust but apart from that no problems and i have done 12.500 miles on it.

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Royal Enfield all day long! I’ve really been enjoying your videos keep up the good work! 😃

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I agree, thank you!

[@winteronice]

Altough you are right on almost every point you make, and the bike does not look to small, it just laughs at the HD at every service, fuel stop and range test. But for looks and sound nothing beats the HD. But in the 300cc range i'd rather have the Verseys X. Cant get around 12700 rpm sounds.

[@winteronice]

Honda and Yamaha had 125 V-twins for sure. Honda in Shadow and the Varadero

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Good points buddy

[@david.beckenham]

Hi there! Is there any connection with the Keeway 302 cruiser, QJ SRV300? Looks so similar in many ways.

[@gerardmontgomery280]

Nearly bought the old GV650 Aquila waaaaaay back in the day as a sort of 3/4 sized Harley Vrod. Bought the GT650 Comet instead and....... well I should've spent the extra few hundred quid and gotten a Suzuki SV650, sexy yellow full fairing be dammed. I've had two strokes that where more reliable. I didn't even realise Hyosung where still a thing.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Interesting, yes can’t go wrong with the Suzuki

[@SavioureG]

Same here, bought a GT650 R, was fun for 2 months and then after that wished I never came across the bloody thing. Hyosung will never have my money again. EVER.

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

This is not a substitute to Harley Sportster fans on a tight budget. Only aestethics have some intentional ressemblance. It´s a utilitarian bike for short people, as many other "custom" bikes made in Asia with similar displacements from 125cc to 400cc. Having a V twin in this range of price means having something more in real world traffic? I have doubts. Is it in good conditions to be compared with Royal Enfield Meteor 350? I think not.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes you’ll see that I said it’s not as good as the meteor or the harleys, I wasn’t saying it’s comparable.

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan "Not good as" is to compare, but in reality is there any affinity except the look?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@fernandomagalhaes2957 that was the point.

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Being so, as I confirmed, the title of the video seem rather dubious... I should say a "click bite"😁😁

[@michaelgrainger1097]

Thanks for your honest opinion on the bike mick

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@e.l.9589]

This is what the Honda Rebel should have been.

[@kazan3841]

Unfortunately this bike looks to small overall, but it is pretty powerful for 300cc it must be a fun ride.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It is quite small, but yes it was fun.

[@BikingChap]

It’s not though. Honda 300cc single matches it for power and Yamahas only slightly bigger water cooled twin develops 30% more.

[@drsparwaga]

Like the look of the bike, but I read that the reliability and quality of the Hyosung’s are not very good. If you fork out £4-5k for this, you might as well fork out an additional £3-4k for an used, low mileage Iron, and save yourself the headache.

[@DaveDoingDaveThings]

I can't help but like the hyosungs and sinnis bikes. They are the Aldi and Lidl of the bike world and they always impress me when I see them for real. I still really want to see you review the Kawasaki Vulcan S, especially with the performance version with the headlight cowl and arrow exhaust because it seems like every time you review bikes like these there is always some compromise in handling or speed or comfort or what have you and the Vulcan S, for me, bridges all those gaps, especially if you have the right adjustments for your height

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Good points there buddy, Kawasaki can’t be bothered to reply to us!

[@DaveDoingDaveThings]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan How bloody rude of them😡😂

[@JoJo-hc4dj]

Looks good and yes think would sound better with an after market exhaust

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Definitely!

[@grantkokich6906]

Good for learners , but as you said it lacks character. Even with aftermarket pipes it would'nt sound like a Harley.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

That’s exactly it 👍🏻

[@goldilocks913]

The selling point for me is that v twin engine - cheap enough to make a little chopper out of?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

You could I guess

[@rafaeuarte]

Nice video. I just miss the exhaust sound when you just run the motor but you're unmounted and check how's the sound closely. It's nice to see. But again, thank you for the video. It was great.

[@keithmayes4842]

Thanks for the review. I think if I had £4000 I would buy a used bike with a bit more go. I like the look of it though and I would ride it. But I think I would get bored. The meteor 350 is a nice bike but lacks power my 40 mile commute. My garage is full with Triumph america and GPz 500 any way so it's irrelevant 😂

[@rickhill6277]

I’m from the US. What was your top speed on this bike and will it keep up on Freeways at 75 to 85mph? Thanks and Love your Channel and Content! Cheers from Salem, Ohio US.

[@mixedracebajan6119]

Should do the 125cc version of this bike can do 70 mph plus.

[@Mo-xx9gg]

@@mixedracebajan6119 I doubt that the 125 can do 70 plus! I could be wrong...

[@michaeldemarillac9992]

Top speed 90mph, will do freeway but excess vibration that would result is not optimal for longevity.

[@G3A3]

could've sworn hyosung is korean.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes you’re right I got it wrong!

[@NMalteC]

Personally I'm getting a Honda CB 350 H'ness for my usual 6 months in Vietnam. My daily ride in Europe is a 1250 gs

[@pepeperez91]

The bike does look a bit small for you… I wish Honda brought the cb350 H’ness to the UK market to have a reliable brand and easily available parts in a classic/retro style small cc bike.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes it is a bit. Yes hopefully Honda will!

[@Thomas_Tan4577]

I’ll prefer GB350, exactly the same only CB350 H’ness is from India

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Haha that car. Shame the Meteor doesnt have more oompf and the 12L tank on this is a bit low for me. Plus it does look a bit small I think. Honda CB 500x or the Himalayan my top two as second bike. (Well to learn on as am gonna stick to 50bhp max prob)

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Good points bud, yes the meteor would be great with a bit more oomph. I hear they’re bringing a 650 version out!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Now that has me interested. If it has a decent tank or the option to stick on an extra fuel tank Meteor could be very tempting as I'd prefer a cruiser but practicality says something else... I want to go around Wales etc and just thinking would a cruiser be up to it. Guess so.

[@wolfburgman]

Can't understand why the gap between the seat and the tank. Looks daft

[@jleoni32]

Front and rear mono shocks on the Hyosung?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Slip of the tongue bro

[@simongilbert2704]

its no harley , thank goodness ;;; its a bit different being a v twin , but thats about it , the royal enfields have a better spares backup , the harleys have the best spares choice, comparing these to a harley is a no no . just buy the harley ;;

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes that is what I said in the video 👍🏻

[@aapddd]

I think it's pretty cool it's a v-twin. Most are thumpers.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes it is cool 😎

[@davidallen7540]

Utterly horrible. Royal enfield all day long at that size bike. Ting tong airfix kit

[@sdefiel3719]

Hey yeah, you ARE a Harley rider now aren't you? ... Feels pretty good doesn't it? S

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It sure does!

[@kevinpollard1550]

Nice looking bike

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It looks pretty cool

[@nealsmith6887]

Drama from the harley lol so not shaking itself to death and paying through the nose to keep it going

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

You’ve obviously not owned a Harley, we’ve had 4 and never had a problem.

[@stephendeller7531]

You look ok on it .it good 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Interesting 🤔

[@tenpoundpom9363]

To me it's cheap and nasty. I guess you get what you pay for. Definately not my cup of tea. Good review though Mr Darcy👍👍

[@albion1949]

What's all this 'high sun' business on the screen text?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Auto translate

[@simongilbert2704]

you are only 6 1 , i am 6 2 , lots of people are taller than us , makers are saving money buy making bikes smaller i guess ,, if they dont cater for us then vote with your feet [ and cash ] and leave them to it . just buy a used sportster for 4 grand and leave this recycled stuff alone , ;;;

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

There aren’t many bikes designed with tall people in mind unfortunately!

[@ccooper8785]

Oooo, careful now! Comparing an HD to anything else may get you put on an HD blacklist - No more loans of HDs for reviewing.... I wish manufacturers of these 350, 400cc etc engined ex125cc bikes would make larger frames for them. That way I could get my 6'4'' body on them without looking even more of a tw@ than normal. (Looking at you Hyosung, Mash, AJS etc etc)

[@JoJo-hc4dj]

He is saying it is not as good as the HD if you listen

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes they are very small, I was saying how it’s not as good as hd

[@sdefiel3719]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan I wanna see the Ol' Man swallow, I mean sit on one. :) S

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

I like plastic

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I suppose it keeps the weight down

[@taehyungkim1856]

Hyosung is not Chinese. Also Hyosung pronouncse as in H-yo-sung not Hi-o-sung

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes quite right my mistake!

[@Redvirus187]

My lawn mower has more torque 😂

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sounds good! Do you ride it to the pub 👍🏼

[@krzysieefadg9283]

not chinese , hyosung- korea

[@robertadams4415]

No

[@momz6569]

Front and rear monoshock suspension? Listen to the video at 2:56 to hear an obvious mistake/lie. You need to check the verbage before final editing. And it is Korean, NOT CHINESE!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Lie? Slip of the tongue. I think you’ll get over it eventually 👍🏼

[@skippercaship]

NO