Hyosung GT250
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The Hyosung GT250R is 249 cc motorcycle
manufactured by Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc.
It entered the market in 2005, offering a 250 cc-class sportbike with a frame similar in size to the larger Hyosung GT650
sport bike.
The Hyosung V-twin engine was designed in Hamamatsu Japan by a design team consisting of engineers who have previously worked in the research and development teams of Suzuki
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Technical features include roller bearing camshafts, two-piece spring dampened bevel silent primary drive gears, dual squelsh combustion chambers; these features were previously confined to racing engines, and in the past have been uneconomical for manufacturers to incorporate into smaller capacity engines for street use. It utilizes a DOHC eight-valve engine configuration. Twin downdraft Mikuni
carburetor
s were standard until 2008, when fuel injection became available. In Brazil, the Hyosung GT250R is sold by Kasinski, named Comet GT250R.
. This allows the GT250R 500 km (310.7 mi) range from its 17 l (35.9 US pt) fuel tank.
to provide improved handling. Stock suspension
setting is firm, providing stability through corners. Although commonly found only in larger sized sport bikes, the Hyosung GT250R comes standard with a 300 mm front disc setup using twin-piston calipers. Rear brakes is a single 230 mm disc.
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Electronic fuel injection will be standard on all of Hyosung's 2010 GTxxx models.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
manufactured by Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc.
Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc.
S&T Motors Co. Ltd. is a South Korean motorcycle manufacturer. Its CEO is Taekwon Kim.-History:Founded in 1978 as a division of the Hyosung Group of industries, Hyosung began producing Japanese Suzuki motorcycle designs under license for the South Korean market in Changwon, South Korea in 1979...
It entered the market in 2005, offering a 250 cc-class sportbike with a frame similar in size to the larger Hyosung GT650
Hyosung GT650
The Hyosung GT650 is a motorcycle manufactured by Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc. It is available in naked, half-fairing, and full-fairing variants.-External links:*, Hyosung*, Motorcycle.com...
sport bike.
Engine
The GT250R comes stock with a 249 cc V-twin engine.The Hyosung V-twin engine was designed in Hamamatsu Japan by a design team consisting of engineers who have previously worked in the research and development teams of Suzuki
Suzuki
is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
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Technical features include roller bearing camshafts, two-piece spring dampened bevel silent primary drive gears, dual squelsh combustion chambers; these features were previously confined to racing engines, and in the past have been uneconomical for manufacturers to incorporate into smaller capacity engines for street use. It utilizes a DOHC eight-valve engine configuration. Twin downdraft Mikuni
Mikuni
is a leading Japanese carburettor manufacturing company that was founded in 1923 and incorporated in 1948. Their business activities are centred on carburettors, fuel injectors and other automobile related equipment...
carburetor
Carburetor
A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
s were standard until 2008, when fuel injection became available. In Brazil, the Hyosung GT250R is sold by Kasinski, named Comet GT250R.
Fuel Economy
The GT250R's recorded fuel consumption is 3.4 L/100km in comparison to 4.59 L/100km recorded on the Kawasaki Ninja 250RKawasaki Ninja 250R
The Kawasaki Ninja 250R is a motorcycle originally introduced by Kawasaki in 1983. As the marque's entry-level sport bike,...
. This allows the GT250R 500 km (310.7 mi) range from its 17 l (35.9 US pt) fuel tank.
Suspension/Handling
Non-adjustable 51 mm inverted forks are combined with a twin-spar steel frameMotorcycle frame
A motorcycle frame includes the head tube that holds the front fork and allows it to pivot. Some motorcycles include the engine as a load-bearing, stressed member. The rear suspension is an integral component in the design. Traditionally frames have been steel, but titanium, aluminium, magnesium,...
to provide improved handling. Stock suspension
Suspension (motorcycle)
A motorcycle's suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle's handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle's passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations....
setting is firm, providing stability through corners. Although commonly found only in larger sized sport bikes, the Hyosung GT250R comes standard with a 300 mm front disc setup using twin-piston calipers. Rear brakes is a single 230 mm disc.
2010 model changes
An Australian press release revealed that the 2010 GT250R has been slightly restyled, the most noticeable change taking place on the rear LEDLEd
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Electronic fuel injection will be standard on all of Hyosung's 2010 GTxxx models.
quoted Hyosung Australia brand manager Simon Gloyne.
"This is great timing for the Hyosung range. As Australia pulls out of its economic dip, we have a fresh new range for riders both new and experienced. In 2006 and 2007 the Hyosung GT250R was the top selling 250cc road bike in Australia because of its massive package of features and performance for such a low price. Now that package has fresh styling and fuel injection across the entire range, we are aiming for the number one spot again."