Hyosung GV650 Aquila (2006-current)

I have had my gv650 for 1 year now and i love it! i ride it any time it's not raining, both locally and on long trips. i bought it because it has a style all it's own, a work of art on two wheels. now with 4400 mi on it, it has proven to to be very reliable, economical, powerful, and pleasurable ride.

Originally went for a second hand bike while based abroad. Saw this thing brand new for 5000 tax free. Had a choice between normal model or the 30th anniversary edition. Got the anniversary one and then rode it back from Germany through Hull. Extremely comfortable under 80mph and will do almost 180 miles to a full tank. Would recommend one to anyone that wants something different to start with.

Saw the bike, fell in love and had to have it. Not in the least disappointed, great looker, great ride and as for value for money, can't be faulted. Now the sad part...having had the bike for only a few weeks I was knocked clean off it by someone who never had the decency to stop and ask 'you ok mate'? Had they done so they would have seen that neither the bike nor myself were 'ok'. My leg well smashed and substantial cosmetic damage to bike, including a well dented tank. That was last May (2008). Leg is on the mend which is more than I can say for the bike as (now almost end of Sept) still waiting for parts. OK, I know I live in Spain and things can take a little longer there, but come on, almost 5 months now and still waiting!!! All I would say is do yourself a favour, if you intend to treat yourself to a GV650 (or any Hyosung for that matter), have a chat with the dealer first about spares and parts, especially if living in Spain. Should you ever be unfortunate enough to require them I sincerely hope you have more luck than me.

Having had my GV650 for about 18 months and done 16000 km on it, I am absolutely wrapped in the bike. I love it's performance, and handling, probably due to my expectations of a cruiser, (my heritage being sports bikes)! Comfortable seat postion for about two hours at a stretch, but this is more due to the old body not working so well any more. Love the motor, very tractable and quite zippy when getting into the upper rev range. I guess a tacho might be an addition, but after the first week you never look at it anyway!! I like the new instruments on the 08 model, with the indicators more prominent. The only thing I would like to change are the rear shockers, which are fine for solo riding but add a pillion and they sag a lot. This is probaly due to the very forward rake on the rear shocks, great for the rider, but all the pillion weight is behind the shocks. I tend to get a lot of sag with the resultant low ground clearance (not great in the first place). The adjustment mechanism on the standard bike is pathetic, light tinplate that buckles when you try to adjust them, and then you seem to get an extremely hard ride. If anyone has a good option I would be vedry grateful. Cheers Wayne

I was looking at a Harley Night Rod when I just so happened to walk into my local Hyosung dealer and it was love at first sight ! After a year of HARD saving I managed to pin one down in Taunton for £4799, with a whole load of accessories chucked in. The ride home ( around 80 miles) was a doddle, with my grin getting wider all the way, especially when I passed a VERY disgruntled looking HD rider who looked like he'd just sat on a screwdriver ! Since purchase I've changed the stock mirrors, and added the Scorpion twin slash pipe exhaust system, which has improved the MPG and power, and wakes my nxt doors up with the baffles out ! My mate has a Honda VTX 1800, which I can out manouver on most bends, and the bike got a lot of interest at the local N Chopper Club show. Satisfied ? you betcha ! After all, most blokes want something cheap, sexy and oriental that you can shag all day and night, but most of them only get that sort of experience once in a lifetime. Me ? I get it every day, and I'm not complaining !

Smooth, powerful enough for most people. Need to keep the engine spinning 'cos its not got the low down torque of a big cruiser. Looks to die for and very comfortable. Deserves some accessories such as tachometer and some Harley type bits and merchandise 'cos its as big and well made ans smooth as silk.