Ahhh shit! Hyosung goes EFI - Page 5

Papa_Complex · 11-06-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

Thanks for the classy reply. They've been selling 650s since 2004, dum dum. It's not a new bike.

So the SV has 6 years on them, in addition to being from a company that's well established in North America (Suzuki sold their first bike in the US, in the 1960s IIRC).

Rangerscott · 11-06-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

Thanks for the classy reply. They've been selling 650s since 2004, dum dum. It's not a new bike.

Wow. 2004. That is a long time ago. Wish I could remember those olden days.

Homeslice · 11-06-2009, 03:07 PM

And the SV has been selling for only 5 more years, yet it's probably outsold the Hyosung by a factor of 20 or 30.

pdog · 11-06-2009, 03:09 PM

Well, I've got a 2005 DRZ I'd love to sell you as a "new" bike since you think that way.

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Wow. 2004. That is a long time ago. Wish I could remember those olden days.

pdog · 11-06-2009, 03:13 PM

I think that's the main reason why the SV has done so well. It's a cheap bike, yes, but it does have a brand name associated with it. Honda can sell a cheap car and people will take pride in ownership because it has the Honda name. Hyosung doesn't have that luxury. I wish them luck but as a buyer, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me to choose the GT650R over the SV650S.

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

So the SV has 6 years on them, in addition to being from a company that's well established in North America (Suzuki sold their first bike in the US, in the 1960s IIRC).

Papa_Complex · 11-06-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

I think that's the main reason why the SV has done so well. It's a cheap bike, yes, but it does have a brand name associated with it. Honda can sell a cheap car and people will take pride in ownership because it has the Honda name. Hyosung doesn't have that luxury. I wish them luck but as a buyer, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me to choose the GT650R over the SV650S.

That's why Hundai started giving free regular service during the warranty period, for their cars.

Mikey · 11-06-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

I wish them luck but as a buyer, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me to choose the GT650R over the SV650S.

New SV650SF MSRP $7499
New GT650R MSRP $6,099 solid color, $6499 two-tone

SV: aftermarket support, proven platform, less weight, slightly more power, better refined and better put together.

GT: cheaper, but only by $1-$1.5K.

For my money, the SV is the better buy. The price difference would have to be at least $3K for me to seriously consider the Hyosung.

Rangerscott · 11-06-2009, 03:35 PM

My vfr is an 01 and I can guarrante that it runs just as well if not better than an '09 vfr.

Its sad that people think that a date on a bike makes it worthy or not.

I love how people are getting ther panties all tied up over this. Its a different company selling different bikes. You might as well call your self a harley rider if you think your bikes origins are the greatest and the rest is shit.

I remember tons of people calling Vizio tvs shit and look at them now. One of the top dogs.

Its funny cause Im sure there are plenty of parts on our bikes that are out sourced out of japan to complete the bike.

Homeslice · 11-06-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

New SV650SF MSRP $7499
New GT650R MSRP $6,099 solid color, $6499 two-tone

SV: aftermarket support, proven platform, less weight, slightly more power, better refined and better put together.

GT: cheaper, but only by $1-$1.5K.

For my money, the SV is the better buy. The price difference would have to be at least $3K for me to seriously consider the Hyosung.

plus billion

Smittie61984 · 11-06-2009, 09:57 PM

Why are people bitching about a company putting more competition into the motorcycle world? I love competition, it drives prices down. Sure Hyosung isn't (or may not be) as dependable as one of the Jap 4 (or even Europe) but they offer what appears to be a decent bike for a good bit less (you can probably negotiate with Hyo/UM sales weasels much easier) that looks good.

We all know that overall Toyota and Honda makes a better car than Hyundai or Kia but not everyone on here has the desire to drive their car to Thirdgen distances and don't need a car that can go 500,000 miles. So for many an option like a decent looking Hyundai that is a little less than Honda is perfect (and why they are selling like crazy).

Plus many people use the SV650 as a beginner bike. In a year or two that SV650 will be up for sale with them taking a hit for a bigger and better bike. That 1500 less in the Hyosung can be a big difference in 2 years. My 1st bike (SecaII) lasted 3 months before I got my CBR F3.

It's a great beginner bike that looks 10x better than many other beginner bikes.

11-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#50
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Why are people bitching about a company putting more competition into the motorcycle world? I love competition, it drives prices down. Sure Hyosung isn't (or may not be) as dependable as one of the Jap 4 (or even Europe) but they offer what appears to be a decent bike for a good bit less (you can probably negotiate with Hyo/UM sales weasels much easier) that looks good. We all know that overall Toyota and Honda makes a better car than Hyundai or Kia but not everyone on here has the desire to drive their car to Thirdgen distances and don't need a car that can go 500,000 miles. So for many an option like a decent looking Hyundai that is a little less than Honda is perfect (and why they are selling like crazy). Plus many people use the SV650 as a beginner bike. In a year or two that SV650 will be up for sale with them taking a hit for a bigger and better bike. That 1500 less in the Hyosung can be a big difference in 2 years. My 1st bike (SecaII) lasted 3 months before I got my CBR F3. It's a great beginner bike that looks 10x better than many other beginner bikes. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

11-06-2009, 03:07 PM	#43
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	And the SV has been selling for only 5 more years, yet it's probably outsold the Hyosung by a factor of 20 or 30.

11-06-2009, 03:35 PM	#48
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	My vfr is an 01 and I can guarrante that it runs just as well if not better than an '09 vfr. Its sad that people think that a date on a bike makes it worthy or not. I love how people are getting ther panties all tied up over this. Its a different company selling different bikes. You might as well call your self a harley rider if you think your bikes origins are the greatest and the rest is shit. I remember tons of people calling Vizio tvs shit and look at them now. One of the top dogs. Its funny cause Im sure there are plenty of parts on our bikes that are out sourced out of japan to complete the bike.