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[krpete]

This bike is in absolutely perfect condition. Very low 7,900 km. It's been babied by a person who really loves bikes. Not so much as a scratch on the plastics. Oil change every 2,000 km(factory suggests 5,000 I think) Has factory warranty till March 2008. It's a 2005 model, bought new in March 2006 and it has a 2 year warranty. It has a sick Ixil exhaust that really lets the V-twin sound loose. But for those who like to keep a low profile it comes with a removable silencer that reduces the sound to stock pipe decibels.

(edit) To address some questions that were PMed me:
*Everything is legit. I have all papers, it's registered, and insured. I also took and passed the crazy Korean motorcycle test.
*The position of the license plate is legit too. The cops don't care where it is on the bike, as long as it's on the bike and you can see it.
*For more info on the bike check out http://www.korider.com/forum/index.php

I also have a two-way motorcycle alarm, two helmets, gloves, Alpinestars leather jacket. The alarm does EVERYTHING but it hasn't been installed yet. All the common functions and... remote start, microwave perimeter sensor(when someone gets too close even without touching the bike, the alarm will alert you)

My names Pete. Take it all for 4,700,000 won. You can come look at it at Pyeongchon station on line 4 in the evenings or weekends. Call 010-4661-8264

[IlIlNine]

Nice bike for a good price (it's close to 7 mil new) ...

free bump for you!

[mrsquirrel]

I promised the wife I wouldn't blow a wedge on another bike for a while.



It looks so beautiful.

How much power is it putting out?

[spliff]

In what country are Hyosung's made? And, if someone gets near the bike it will turn my microwave on? Strange feature, but useful I guess.

[normalcyispasse]

PM sent.

[wuzza]

sweet, and good price

[galen57]

Beautiful bike. I love the license plate position. Can the cops even see it from there?

[superdave]

[mrsquirrel]

It's the Honda VT650 engine isn't it.

Same one as used in the Bros 650.

Engine can be transplanted directly into a Steed or a VRX if it's the same.

With a bit of work you can fit an Africa Twin 750 in it's place. Need to work out how to mount the oil cooler though.

[krpete]

[IlIlNine]

Hyosung does NOT have anything to do with Honda, folks.

This model is the rough equivalent to the Suzuki SV650s -- although that bike is half-fared. Hyosung was under contract for a number of years producing parts for Suzuki. Having learned everything they needed to know, Hyosung started making bikes that share a lot of design characteristics (especially the engines) with their Suzuki cousins.

[MikeJ123]

would love to get a bike like that but i don't think you can rip loose in this country especially with the traffics and short roads in between. How tough was the test?

[gsxr750r]

Some people love 'em, but I absolutely HATE V-Twins. I hated my Suzuki TL1000S with a passion. Boy, I was angry after I got that bike.

Suzuki's first year of those TL1000S's back in 1997 (not related the OPs bike, other than that is is a V-Twin) were incredible. A guy I knew could crack stand-still wheelie's without clutching. I was hooked!

The problem was, they were TOO incredible. I ordered a new 1998 TL-S (my first new bike) in anticipation of how great it would be. It looked so cool and totally space-concept-like:




What I got was a seriously tamed-down version that was something like 10 horsepower less, different gearing, and a totally different carb set-up. They also released the TL-1000R that year, which also contributed to why they tamed-down the TL-1000S (they wanted the "R" model to be the power leader). I remember pondering if I should get the "R" model instead of the "S", but I based my decision on how monstrously crazy the other guy's "S" model was. So what I got was not what I expected (when you spend over $8000 US on something, you have expectations).

Here is what the "R" looked like:




I hated the handling on that twin, which was due to the different style of "gyroscope effect" a big twin creates compared to an in-line 4. If you're riding an in-line 4, you can achieve better balance more easily when you rev the engine. It has a way of keeping you confident even when you're leaning (think of a gyroscope leaning on its side without falling over). The V-Twin is a totally different animal, and feels way different. I had no turning confidence on the thing in the city. Coupled with the TL-S's odd shape and high seat, and need for a serious factory steering-damper, the thing was a scary deathmobile.

I was livid about the changes, grew scared to ride the thing, and sold the bike at a big loss within a year. My next Suzuki was a used 1996 GSXR-750 like you see in my avatar, although a different color, like this. I loved this bike:

[mrsquirrel]

Zuki had that rotary shock which gave it a reputation for being a widow maker.

I love my v-twins. I love my inline fours, I love my triples. I love my inline 6 I would love to own a CBX.

[mack the knife]

I saw a lovely new Hyosung Mirage at the shop today. It's sort of a hybrid crotch-rocket/cruiser and it's 100% BMF.



The model I saw had a much smarter looking tailpipe.