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Hyosung Hyper 125cc Sept '02 (52)
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The hyosung hyper is a fantastic ride and it is very reliable, it can be a bit pricey on parts, but you can get great deals on second hand parts if you know where to look...

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squidgy in Plymouth, Devon on 19/08/2007
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Hyosung XRX 125cc Sept '02 (52)
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These bikes are all too often thrown in with the same group as the horrible £500 Chinese bikes (GY and the like), where in reality they are nothing alike. This is a proper bike costing £2250 - £2450 in its standard form (i.e. without the supermoto wheels, etc) and gives the main players a run for their money.

I just bought my RX (XRX) as a stop gap between bigger bikes, but by god i've been surprised with the quality of this 'not-so-little' run around.

The first thing that struck me was the size of the forks; nice oversized USD forks like you'd expect to see on a YZ or similar. Then i looked at all the cosmetic bits (as you do) and the plastics are of the same quality as you'd expect on Yamaha, Kawasaki or Suzuki.

After the cosmetic aspect i dove deeper into the mechanical side. The frame is solid and sturdy; more than i can say for some of the other bikes (main brands) i've had over the past few years. It even offers a drop down section for easy access when working on the engine; so handy.

The engine itself SOHC / 4V (or DOHC / 5V on the new models) is as bulletproof as they come. Starts first time - every time from the button and from the kick too. Although i'm not going to claim that its a powerhouse of rippling performance - it's a 125cc after all, the RX125 engine is easily the equivalent to that of the popular Varadero, but in this case is pulling far less weight.

Ride & performance wise this will not disappoint; a cracking performer, nippy off the mark, smooth acceleration through the gears with no lag or wait and a mind blistering 75+mph around the top end.

The one thing i do love about this bike is the scale; full size wheels, full size frame. It's a nice big bike (the way they used to make them, not this namby pamby XT nonesense that looks like a kids scooter). You sit on this bike and you know you're on a bike; you're on the balls of your feet and you have a full sized moto-x style bike under you.

So if you are considering a 125cc bike, be it a long term investment or like me as a stop gap to something else, you could do FAR WORSE than a Hyosung RX/XRX.

In Summary: A good sized bike, better than average performance, effortless to maintain (easy access to spares) and the running costs are almost non existent (£15 tax, almost nothing for insurance and round the world for only a thimble full of fuel)

Well worth a look and they hold their value too.


JP.

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jonnypneumonic in Nairn, Highland on 16/08/2007
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Hyosung Comet 125cc Apr '06 (06)
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I bought my Hyosung Comet GT125R because I was looking for a bike that looked big but was legal to ride on a CBT and being 35 I didn't see myself on a scooter. Have used it mainly for comuting and everyone that has seen this bike has been impressed by the size and sound of it . The handling is very good. Im 5ft 6 with a belly to match :) and worried about the size of the bike but have found it is very comfortable to ride . I've had it up to 76 on the flat but it was pushing 13000 revs but will comfortably do 65 at between 8-9000 revs. I paid under £300 fully comp insurance so very pleased as was my wallet. Overall I would recommend the GT125R for a learner it looks good sounds great and shouldnt cost the earth to run.
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cufc1210 in Chester Le Street, Durham on 29/05/2007
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Hyosung Comet 125cc Apr '03 (03)
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I bought my Hyosung Comet 125 because I was looking for a bike for after I took my CBT but wanted a big bike rather than a scooter. The Comet can be mistaken as a more powerful bike due to the size of it, and the engine sounds more like a 250cc.

The handling on the Comet is very good, however it only manages 55-60 mph at full revs. The bike is quite heavy however the build quality is very good and the engine is reliable (I haven't had any problems with mine). The only slight fault with the design of the bike is that it could do with twin brakes on the front as it's a heavy bike.

You can get approximately 70 miles to the gallon on the Comet so it's very economical. The insurance is cheap on the comet, as a learner rider I pay £19 a month for mine.

Overall I would recommend the comet for a learner however if you have a full licence I would recommend something more powerful.
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iwillwin in Warwick, Warwickshire on 22/05/2007
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Hyosung GT 125cc Sept '06 (56)
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I've got the 125 version of the Comet GT125-R model and to be honest i'm astounded as to how nice and good a bike it really is.

First impression are that it's maybe a 400cc, as the overall stature of the bike is much bigger than the CBR, NSR, Mito or Sachs 125cc's.

On the style front again it wins out; nice clean race lines; nice wide tyres; brakes that actually do stop you (always a good feature) and with the 4-stroke full sized DOHC V-twin engine, you're not short of power (or as much power as you'd expect in a 125).

Exhaust seems to be quite good quality (not biscuit tin, as you sometimes get and burn through in a month). The Digi dash gives it a nice modern look; big display too (easy on the eyes).

More power than i expected from this size of bike; excellent Mpg too.

As a big bloke it's nice and comfy with a good sized seat and loads of room to get the belly in (lol). The suspension a bit hard for my taste, but hell ... it's a 125.

Yup, I'd reccommend the Hyosung Comet / GT125-R as both a local commuter and as an ideal learner legal first bike.

An all round we cracker with race looks to match.


JP.
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jonnypneumonic in Nairn, Highland on 12/05/2007
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Hyosung GT 250cc Apr '05 (05)
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I bought my GT250 new and right away I knew the rear shock had to go, it had no damping to speak of and seriously affected handling. That done I took it to the mountains where it showed some potential. Gas mileage was dismal while playing, close to that of my 1200 Bandit.
Then with less than 3 months and only 6,700 km on the clock while running down the interstate it swallowed a valve and locked up. This engine was just broken in and never taken near red line. Now I can’t find anyone qualified to work on it, what good is a warranty? I was just starting to like this bike too.
Anybody with a boat need an anchor?
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rider in London on 10/04/2007
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Hyosung GT 250cc Apr '05 (05)
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THIS REVIEW SUBSEQUENT TO THE ONE OF SEPT '05. AFTER TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP.
THE 'BIKE IS FINE. SADLY THE DEALER BACKUP IS APPALLING TO SAY THE LEAST AND THE IMPORTER(J.BARRUS)WHO TOOK OVER FROM BAVANAR DON'T EVEN HAVE THE GOOD GRACE TO REPLY TO e-MAILS.
THE MISFIRE WHICH HAS PLAGUED THE BIKE FROM WORD GO STILL OCCURS,THE ONLY ADVICE FROM THE DEALER IS IT MUST BE MY RIDING STYLE(!!!)/NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE etc.etc.- THEY PROBABLY HAVN'T SOLD ENOUGH AND AS WORD GETS AROUND I DOUBT THEY'LL SELL ENOUGH TO FIND OUT!!
GETTING SPARES IS A NIGHTMARE,EVEN FOR COMMON SERVICE ITEMS - NOBODY LISTS THEM.I'M MAKING MY OWN PARTS LIST AS I DO FIND THEM.ANYONE WHO WANTS HELP IS WELCOME TO CONTACT ME.
MY BEST ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO IS THINKING OF ONE OF THESE IS: DONT!!! UNLESS YOU HAVE A EXTREMELY GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF MECHANICS AND ENJOY HUNTING ROUND FOR PARTS.(BEAR IN MIND ALSO THAT NO SERVICE MANUAL EXISTS FOR THIS 'BIKE BEFORE STARTING.)I THINK THE DEALER ONLY HAD ONE FOR THE 125.HARD LUCK ME FOR BEING THE OWNER OF A 'BIKE THAT NO-ONE WANTS FOR TRADE IN AGAINST SOMETHING DECENT.I WAS OFFERED £850 JUST THE OTHER DAY - POOR FOR SOMETHING JUST 2 YEARS OLD WHICH COST ALL BUT £3,000 O.T.R.THAT'S WHY I LIST RUNNING COSTS AS HIGH,AND RELIABILITY AS 2.
CAVEAT EMPTOR.
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DRUT in Horsham, West Sussex on 13/03/2007
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Hyosung Comet 125cc Sept '06 (56)
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I have reccomended these bike to a lot of cbt pupils who have all been very happy with them yes they are Suzuki owned and made but built in Korea they share many parts from the Suzuki gs500 even the frame good cheap bike big bike looks for little bike money much better than a CG125 any day bats in Biggin Hill Kent are now main dealers and have sold loads over the years
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biketeacherdabe in Orpington on 11/03/2007
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Hyosung Comet 125cc Apr '04 (04)
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ok the 125 is really a 250 with 125 cylinders thats why its a bit slow, its a fantastic bike it was next to an R1 when i picked it up and looked as big (the tank is about an inch higher than the R1)cant knock this bike had a TZR before this and yes it went like stink but this is a big heavy bike with only 15bhp but if you do wind it up its not that bad for what it is, if you want more power go pass you test and get some or get a 2 stroke
for a learner its a good choice (theres not a 125 on the road i'd swap mine for)
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sloaney in Manchester, Greater Manchester on 20/02/2007
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Hyosung Comet 125cc Sept '04 (54)
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I bought this bike 2 weeks ago now from the main dealers in leeds (Start Right). It is absoulutly fantastic. I fell in love with it right from the start. It looks fantastic, it rides fantastic, and the engines fantastic!! The best thing is that everyone loves to look at it and admire its size and beauty! lol!! HYOSUNG 4EVA!
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UKBike Archive in Hassocks, West Sussex on 20/05/2006
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