HYOSUNG GV250 Aquila (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the South Korean motorcycle manufacturer released the Hyosung GV250 Aquila, a custom cruiser motorcycle with an American cruiser look. It was addressed to novice riders and more experienced ones seeking an agile and fuel-efficient machine.

Unlike earlier models, the 2012 motorcycle featured a new fuel injection system, an improved exhaust system, upgraded side and air cleaner covers, an in-tank fuel pump, a lowered handlebar, a longer front fork, an oil cooler, and a larger fuel tank.

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.

Visually, the motorcycle had standard features, like a round headlight up front, a stylish fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, valanced fenders, and six-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

The motorcycle's suspension consisted of a 41 mm conventional telescopic fork on the front and dual preload-adjustable shocks on the rear, which provided excellent riding characteristics.

The braking performance was achieved by a single disc mounted on the front wheel, clamped by a dual-piston caliper, and a drum braking unit mounted on the rear wheel, offering optimum braking performance.

In terms of power, the 2012 Hyosung GV250 Aquila got its muscles from a 249cc four-stroke V-twin air/oil-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 24 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.