So? A transferable two-year unlimited-mileage warranty helps Hyosung's cause. Especially if you're new to this game, looking for something different and seriously strapped for cash. There's a nice, friendly Hyosung dealer nearby who seems to know what he's doing. You like the bike and don't much care what the critics think anyhow. If cheapness is its own reward, live long and prosper. The Comet isn't quite cheap enough to atone for its shortcomings, but the Avitar is a contender. MC
2007
HYOSUNG
GT650R |
| PRICE |
| MSRP | $5999 as tested |
| ENGINE |
| Type | l-c 90-degree V-twin |
| Valve arrangement | dohc, 8v |
| Bore x stroke | 81.5mm x 62.0mm |
| Displacement | 647cc |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | #525 chain |
| CHASSIS |
| Weight (wet) | 488 lb. (221kg) |
| Weight (dry) | 461 lb. (209kg) |
| Rake | 25.5 deg. |
| Trail | 3.35 in. (85mm) |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in. (1435mm) |
| Seat height | 30.7 in. (780mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal. (17L) |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | 41mm inverted fork, |
| adjustable for compression and rebound damping |
| Rear | single shock, adjustable for |
| spring preload |
| PERFORMANCE | | Horsepower | 66.2 @ 8800 rpm |
| Torque | 44.0 lb.-ft. @ 7400 rpm |
| Corrected 1/4-mile* | 12.70 sec. @ 103.88 mph |
| Fuel mileage |
| (low/high/average) | 31/45/38 |
*Performance with test-session
weather conditions corrected to sea-
level standard conditions (59 degrees
F, 29.92 in. of mercury). |
2007
HYOSUNG
GV650 |
| PRICE |
| MSRP | $6199 as tested |
| ENGINE |
| Type | l-c 90-degree V-twin |
| Valve arrangement | dohc, 8v |
| Bore x stroke | 81.5mm x 62.0mm |
| Displacement | 647cc |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | belt |
| CHASSIS |
| Weight (wet) | 523 lb. (237kg) |
| Weight (dry) | 498 lb. (226kg) |
| Rake | 35.0 deg. |
| Trail | 6.30 in. (160mm) |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in. (1666mm) |
| Seat height | 27.3 in. (693mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 gal. (16L) |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | 41mm inverted fork |
| Rear | dual shocks, adjustable |
| for spring preload |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Horsepower | 66.3 @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 43.1 lb.-ft. @ 7400 rpm |
| Corrected 1/4-mile* | 12.75 sec. @ 99.50 mph |
| Fuel mileage |
| (low/high/average) | 37/43/40 |
*Performance with test-session
weather conditions corrected to sea-
level standard conditions (59 degrees
F, 29.92 in. of mercury). |
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