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captain kirk · Joined: 29 Jan 2003

Pkang, I just practised going 'round a middle schoolyard early mornings(until the janitor swore swinging a broom), then drove in the country to learn.

I was looking up specs and reviews about the Hyosung Comet GT650 anyway;

Bikez specs;
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hyosung_gt_650_2005.php

Here is a selection of 12 reviews by bike owners;
www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_list_vehicle.asp?veh=25997

It's 'like' the Suzuki SV650, people say, and a couple of hundred cheaper.
It's made "entirely of steel, even the rims" says one owner. The top speed is listed as 87mph/140kph which is Granny's day out Smile

. Hp is 76, torque 68, and a V2. 210kg. Lots of people like it because they can get it, new, fairly cheap compared to bigger name bikes.

Richard Krainium · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

Wow! I checked that link and I can't believe the top speed of the GT650 is that low. My friend's Comet GT250, pretty much did that. I know for sure the GT650R can do close to 200kph, cause I had one pass me when I was doing 185!

IlIlNine · Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo

140kph can't be right. The GV650 can also clear 200kph with the same engine!

unplugged_boy · Joined: 17 Jul 2006

FINALLY! some one had some sense to create an offical motorcycle thread. I think this should be in the general forum as it is a "forum for general discussion on issues related to *living* in South Korea."

STICKY THIS!

Richard Krainium · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

ABCDAVE · Joined: 14 Jan 2006

Hey guys,

I just bought a 2007 Daelim Roadwin VJF-i (125cc) today. Any thoughts on this type of bike? While researching which bike I wanted to buy, I focused more on the Hyosung bikes, rather than Daelim. However, because of where I live I didn't have as many options as I would have liked. So... I purchased a Daelim instead. I'm pretty Korean-bike illiterate, so whatever foresight you guys might be able to share would be great.

The store owners said that since the bike is new I will need to change the oil for the first time once I hit 200km. After that, every 500km. Naturally, I will need to keep the RPMs low for a while, however, I don't know for how long. Any ideas?

My first time on the bike will be tomorrow when I go to pick it up. I will have about an hour's drive home to get used to it providing that the rain stops.

Richard Krainium · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

ABCDAVE · Joined: 14 Jan 2006

captain kirk · Joined: 29 Jan 2003

I know Illnine has a 600 sportbike, and possibly others here. I ride a Virago now and it turns 'on a dime' very well, especially with the low center of gravity, engine slung down. I only drove a sportbike twice, the same day. A CB400 then a 999CBR. When I tried to turn 'on a dime' as with the Virago I found the steering handle was blocked by the 'carapace' or whatever you call the beetle-shell like fairing on your bug-like sportbikes. I couldn't turn half as well and almost dumped the bike since the center of gravity is higher. These sportbikes are designed to maneuver a bit but most importantly go straight and fast. Do you soon get used to the 'restricted steering' (I'd call it, compared to a 'cruiser')?.

Richard Krainium · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

ABCDAVE wrote:

IlIlNine · Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo

That VJF-i is one sharp looking bike!

IlIlNine · Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo

unplugged_boy · Joined: 17 Jul 2006

ABCDAVE · Joined: 14 Jan 2006

Ha~ Sleep certainly wasn't as easy as it has been. I'll be heading out to pick it up hopefully within another hour or so. If I can figure out how to post pictures on here, I'll try to share some with you guys.

unplugged_boy - Certainly, 2,900,000W. Just as a heads up though, take cash cuz they will charge an additional 10% if you use a credit card. From what they told me yesterday, it will be about $400 for settling all the tag and insurance issues as well. I'm actually a little unclear on this subject and it's procedure, but I will share an update once I pick the bike up. However, since you already have a bike, I'm sure I'm not telling you anything new Confused

Thanks again to all for the advice and support.

marckot · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Location: Mokpo

I am dying down here in Mokpo without a bike!!!!!

I sold my old Magma about 3 months ago when I moved down to Mokpo. There are some beautiful riding places down here in the south.

I want to buy a new bike because I am starting to develop some withdrawal symptoms from a lack of riding Shocked

I narrowed it down a little but I need some advice from owners or people who have knowledge bout these models.

Honda magna 750
Honda Steed 400
Yamaha Dragstar (don't know spelling) 400

I took a 250 mirage for a ride and must say that it is a comfortable bike to ride. There is enough power when I am driving alone but it lacks power when two people plus weekend baggage get on it.

I like the mirage 650. What a good looking bike!!! The price is a little high though. I saw the following prices for the above bikes:

Honda magna between 3.5 million and 4 million for a bike in good condition.

Honda steed between 3 million and 4 million.

The Yamaha was also between 3 and 4 million