What's the deal with these things anyway?
http://www.hyosungmotors.com.au/

I really want to get my girlfriend a bike, plus it would be cheap as hell and better than a 250 to start off on since it's slower'n crap but she could still keep up with my 54 on the highway.

Anybody have one or have any experience with one?

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wow. never even heard of them. you should get her this one:

 

i don't know much about these bikes, but from what i hear they are a lot cheaper than the
"big four" production bikes, but if you look at the specs and from others that have sat and ridden them, they have a cheaper feel to them and weigh's a lot more

 

I talked with a guy who had one. Said he's had nothing but problems from it. Give about 2 years or so, then they should be up to snuff with the kind of reliability we expect here.

 

A Korean bike company i believe. They used to make parts for Suzuki and now have their own line. Since they are new it may take a little while to work out the kinks. I remember reading a 'cheap bike' roundup in Motorcycle Magezine and they liked it, but had a few mechanical problems out of the box.

 

Look again at the prices, they are like $6000-$8000. That doesn't seem like a deal when you can get a Ninja or Yamaha YZF 600 for about the same money. Sounds like a crap shoot to me.

 

I saw an almost brand new '05 for sale for around 4 grand this week somebody has in their garage... less than 300 miles.

 

screw that get her an 01 or 02 F4izzle for 4grand

 

I'd get her a Ninja 250 for like $1500-$2000 (used). It has enough power to get on the freeway and do 60-70-80. Then, if she doesn't like it, you haven't dumped a wad of cash. A 250 would be perfect! If she does like it, you can upgrade later...let her cut her teeth first.

 

i saw a guy at bike nite on their 650 "sportbike" i know i shouldnt pick on him, but he was riding with the street drag racer group, so you know they had to give him a hard time about it, lol