Hyosung Aquila: One Big Little Bike or One Little Big Bike, Your Choice

I purchased my 2008, GV 250 last September and have put 2500 trouble free miles on it since. I am surprised at the power Hyosung squeezes out of the 249 cc V-twin. I am a big guy (6’1”, 285 lbs) and I have no trouble traveling between 75 and 80 mph on the Dallas-Fort Worth highways; I have even had ...the bike up to 70 while riding 2-up down the Interstate with my wife. Through an MSF rider’s course, I learned to ride last summer on a Suzuki GZ 250; the similarities in size and style between the Hyosung and the Suzuki made for a comfortable transition; however, the Hyosung V-twin has much more power than the single cylinder Suzuki. When I ride conservatively I can get about 60 mpg; however, with the stop and go traffic I normally travel in my mileage is closer to 50 per gallon. I ride nearly every day to work where there are many motorcyclists, most of whom are Harley owners; many are impressed with the size, styling and power of the Aquila—especially when I tell them how little I paid, and considering that some of their accessories cost more than my whole bike. I know that I will out grow this bike in a year or so, but in my opinion, this is the perfect entry level motorcycle. Read Full Review

Great bike!!!

This is a great bike. I am a veteran rider and I find this bike a blast to ride. I ride it long distances as well as long distances and for the money this is a really smooth bike. I thought I would use this bike to get back into riding and almost two years later I still own and love it. I am sta...rting to add some accessories. Great bike!!! Read Full Review

Great buyke

Ive had my Hyo for just on a year and I think its a great first bike. Ive never owned/ridden a m/bike before (Im 45..yeah I know Im a late bloomer)and have found this to be extreamly rider friendly. Im 6'2" 215lbs and find the size and weight easy to handle. Ive had plenty of comments about how... good it looks and how decieving its size is for a 250. Im seriously looking at the 650 model as Im not into brands or status symbols just value for money and "looks". This bike has plenty of chrome, a nice style and easy handling and lets face it for the joe public, when a bike passes by at a 100ks they dont really know what the name of the bike is, only that it either looks good or it doesnt. Maybe with that thought Im not a real biker yet haha. Ride safe everyone Read Full Review

Great first bike

I have put over 3K miles since my purchase in mid June. The pet cock did leak but the dealer replaced under full warranty. It ended up being a bur on the O ring. I am constantly ask where I got it and no one beleives it is only a 250cc. It has great pickup. Easy to manuever around town plenty of... speed for highway. It is comfortable to ride, especially after installing the windsheild. The only draw back is not being able to find accesory parts such as a saddlebag bracket to fit. Read Full Review

Great little bike

I purchased my Hyosung in July. I have ridden over 5K. I ride on all types of highways, streets and speeds. I have had very few problems. I had to replace the chain due to stretching and the clock on my speedomitoer needed replacing. In my opinion it is a fantastic buy for the money. Sure, the chro...me and the apearence is cheesey but the moter is great for a small bike. If you are looking for cheap and controlable this bike could work for you. Read Full Review