The GT250R is powered by a strong and powerful two-cylinder, V-twin DOHC eight-valve engine, 249 cc engine. The design of the V-twin means that it will give you more low range torque than you would get with an I-4 engineered engine. That translates to more usable power for the street, and it also means you don't need to rev to maximum before you feel the bike start to pull. This is the IDEAL engine configuration for to have in my opinion, but I am very partial to V-twins myself, I find them to be very special.
We can talk about the engine on this bike for a while, but the thing that sets it apart is the styling. This motorcycle has some of the sweetest styling of any motorcycle I've seen, that includes 250's, 500's, 600's, and other Bikes!! It almost looks like a cross between a Honda VFR, a Suzuki GSXR and a Ducati; and if you ask me THATS a brilliant combination. The modern styling doesn't just show itself with the bodywork, the instrument cluster is also full of modern equipment. It's nice to see a 250cc motorcycle with a Digital Speedometer for a change, yet to keep the analog tachometer which is much easier to read compared to a digital one.
One thing that can't be overlooked is the headlight of this motorcycle. Its reminiscent of recent Ducati street bikes with its vertical lined bulbs, yet it does this while maintaining its own originality. Frankly the GT250R is a breath of fresh air for the 250 class, most motorcycles of this type are hold overs from the 80's with only slight upgrades to mechanical components. This leaves them to look a little dated to say the least, yet the GT250R is definitely a modern looking bike.
The one caveat of Hyosung is they are a relatively new company, and have yet to prove themselves in the real world. This has led them to redesign their motorcycles nearly every year as they get new rider and dealer input. Chances are if you don't like some particular feature of the current crop of GT250R's, in a year or so they will have dramatically changed it to make it an even more capable motorcycle.
- One of the best looking motorcycles in its class.
- V-twin engine delivers usable power for a new rider.
- Modern instrument cluster includes a digital speedometer.
Cons:
- Newer company, reliability hasn't been tested.
- Fully faired, so expensive to replace fairings if crashed.
Specs:
Well Crypticz went to teku for its unveiling, this new baby hits the streets of kathmandu...priced 5.5 lakhs with the yepping 250 cc twin V engine this baby is supposedly to hit more than 150km/hr. Currently imported under BataS this beast is hoped to comete Ninja. Sound is greeat superposed to previous 250cc engined bike but the Bhp is sumhow low to 25-27. Source:Showroom attendant. *Test rides sunday onwards. Teku.
