HYOSUNG GT250R (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

Hyosung was a South Korean motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1978. It was a division of the Hyosung Group of Industries. In 1979, Hyosung started manufacturing Japanese Suzuki motorcycle designs.

In 2008, the South Korean motorcycle maker released the Hyosung GT250R, the fully-faired version of the GT250 model. It was designed for novice sportbike riders and more experienced ones seeking a more gritty and fuel-efficient machine.

The Comet series comprised 125, 250, and 650cc V-twin-powered recreational motorcycles. The GT250 was the naked version, and the GT250R was fully faired.

For performance, the 2008 Hyosung GT250R boasted 28 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm from a 249cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by two 26 mm Mikuni carburetors.

The suspension system consisted of a 51 mm inverted fork mounted on the front end and a pre-load-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, which provided excellent riding characteristics.

The braking power came from two 300 mm brake rotors mounted on the front wheel and a 230 mm brake rotor mounted on the rear wheel. Hydraulic calipers clamped all discs, providing excellent stopping performance.

As for the visual department, the motorcycle was characterized by features like six-spoke aluminum wheels, a two-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, a two-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, and a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen.