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Hyosung Gt650 Comet
With bikes like this Hyosung GT650 Comet prowling the streets of just under eight large, I think the alarms are ringing in Japan – And rightly so. Introduced in late 2003, the comet was the first 'big Korean manufacturer Hyosung' bike released on the Australian market and made quite a splash – even if that was more welcome to do with what the bike represented, rather than it actually was.
For most of the past 50 years, Asian manufacturers Japanese motorcycles have not been sleeping giants, but now the giants are beginning to awaken. Moreover, until recently, these companies had focused on travelers small, which ensure the transport of substantial budget for the masses of Asia. With cheap labor and huge economies of scale at work here, the Chinese and Koreans can now create increasingly sophisticated products, much cheaper than their Western counterparts, and when it comes to motorcycles, that's a problem for manufacturers Japanese, in particular, will find difficult to combat.
However, enough of crystal balls – let's go back to the bike which sent me off on this tangent in the first place. When we are so used to names like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki, it is understandable that the market could be a bit wary of something like the Comet GT650, given its country of origin and that super low price. Only one thing can allay such fears, and that is a test drive – and you just have to ride one of these for a period short before you start dreaming about what you can buy with the money you save by buying one of these against a Japanese competitor. A lot of people Hyosungs have been broken up as well – more than 2,000 were sold last year, covering scooters, roadsters and cruisers, which represents more than 100 percent increase from 2005.
After getting all in one kite for a couple of weeks, I can see why it is rapidly gaining in popularity. True name does not exactly scream "charm", but it really feels like a good solid machine. The liquid-cooled, eight-valve, 90 degree V-Twin is actually built in Japan, and although it shares very similar design identical to that found in popular Suzuki SV650. Not coincidentally, both by history companies shared a partnership that goes back decades.
The engine provides plenty of low and midrange punch, but very strong pulling their stated 11 500 rpm red line on most of its six teams. This zippy performance is aided by a decent frame, suspension and brakes are more than reasonable to the task. In fact there is even the odd surprise here – an inverted fork, which come with the rebound and compression adjustment, but strangely no preload adjustment.
The travel position is relatively upright, as expected of a naked like this, and is really ideal for nipping through heavy traffic, although its steering angle is somewhat limited for a bike of this style. A 100 kmh in sixth strip is 4000rpm, so it is enough relaxed to work long distance if you feel up to challenge the gust of wind for long periods, while if you're really in need of a little more protection you can always opt for GT650S tourer, with screen and upper fairing, or the GT650R sportsbike with full fairing. Each set a copy of an extra $ 1000 in the naked bike price tag $ 7,990.
Black marks against the comet GT650 are relatively few. It notes the lack electronic fuel injection in the same requires a bit of choke before it is hot, but that's not a big problem – it was many years ago that this was the case with every bike. General finish is not height level, for example a Suzuki SV650 – and clocks, in particular, I thought it looked a little cheap and thick – But not too far. And remember, the Comet is $ 1,900 cheaper than an SV. This paint scheme does not set my pulse rate either. This bike was classified in the test of being 'Midnight Black ', but when looked at closely the strong sunlight that was actually a very deep metallic blue. However, this is just a cosmetic one hand, and when this is what counts – handling, detention, its engine and its overall value for money – which is the smiley face stamps at every step.
I feel we'll see an increasing number of Hyosungs on the road in the coming years, and if the Korean heavyweight manages its westward expansion, and could not be too extravagant I think five or 10 years from now this foreign name is rolling off the tongue much more easily.
Hyosung GT650 Comet
Engine: 647cc, liquid cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, eight-valve 90 degree V-Twin
Bore and stroke: 81.5 x 62 mm
Compression: 11.4:1
Fuel system: dual Mikuni downdraft carburetors
Power: 79bhp @ 9000rpm
Torque: 68Nm @ 7200rpm
Transmission: six-speed
Frame: Aluminium alloy double cradle
Brakes: twin 300mm discs with twin-piston calipers TCDC
Rear brake: a single 230mm disc with twin-piston caliper TCDC
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted fork, adjustable for rebound and preload
Rear suspension: Monoshock, adjustable preload
Wheels: Three-spoke alloy
Tires: Bridgestone Battlax BT56, 120/60-17 front, 160/60-17 rear
Seat height: 780 mm
Wheelbase: 1435mm
Claimed dry weight: 180kg
Fuel tank: 17lt
Price: $ 7990 plus ORC
Colors: Midnight Black, Deep Blue, Mango Yellow or red signal
Warranty: 24 months / unlimited mileage
Contact: (03) 9381 9730
Web: Hyosung Motors
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