Hyosung has made a name for himself in the manufacture of leather products. Hyosung has suddenly decided to get moto otdel, which was implemented in 1979. The newly formed Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc has launched the first motorcycle in 1980, built at the factory in Changwon.
As a partner of the company acted Suzuki. But with the technology and license the production of certain models and motorcycle engines Hyosung has more restrictions on the export of products. Do not lose the momentum of development can be only one way - to start an active expansion into foreign markets, and in this issue of the Suzuki became a reliable partner in the burden. The Koreans took a willful decision to withdraw from the care of older Japanese brother, and as it turned out, were right.
To fill the creative vacuum created with the departure of professionals Suzuki, Hyosung established its own research center, located in Japan. To work in it have been invited engineers from leading Japanese companies, which is not good impact on product quality and technical perfection. The great success of the company was to develop a series of V-shaped power units used in a wide range of motorcycle company - from the 125 cc Street to the stylish chopper with an engine capacity of 650 cm3. That's about it and will be discussed further, because it is - the latest and most spectacular premiere of the company.
Hyosung Aquila GV 650 - an open challenge. Calling customers, competitors, journalists. Anyone who is taken in any measure to evaluate the company's products and make a judgment.
In contrast to the dozens of competitors, whose products are pathetic, motorcycle Hyosung Aquila firmly riveted views. Already harmonious and bright name of Aquila (which translated from Italian means'' eagle'') adjusts to the high-flying ideas. His design - the fusion of classic and futuristic. Many will find the GV 650 already familiar to HD V-Rod and the Yamaha Road Star Warrior notes. It is noteworthy that the bike is, in principle, does not create the impression of plagiarism, thanks to the designers, the true masters!
But the pathos of the bike certainly does not hold. There are a lot of quality chrome and chrome-plated pseudo plastic (the latter might be less). This luxury is very bright, especially in the sun. But the owner of a motorcycle provided with close attention to others. Classics is less than might appear at first glance. For example, the one twin is far enough from their American counterparts on the scheme. It has four valves, equipped with two overhead camshafts, and liquid cooling. No tappets and cylinder, all very modern. And all of what inspired the creators of this engine, looking at the TL-Series motor bike Suzuki. Working volume and dimension of these engines are the same amazing way.
Dry weight of the bike - 218 kg. Not so much, both for the chopper with V-tvin a 650 cm3. On the other hand, the bike is easy to be called, because requirements for the braking system, are quite high. Designed to meet their brakes have two pistons, working in tandem with a 300-mm discs. Due to the long base, from the accounts should not be reset, and 270-mm rear brake caliper is also equipped with a piston and two. On this bike combined braking - very effectively.
Aquila - the nature of the chopper. I would not call it that too harsh. Rather, it's a stylish guy who loves to show off an inverted fork, shock absorbers and stylish electronic instrument panel. All this beauty helps to hide minor flaws, which are a little bit, but they are. Thus, the abundance of plastic used in the deflectors to protect the belt and some other decorative elements, we have already spoken. Metal, of which the steps, and looks weak, when in reality can be judged only in the course of continuous operation.
The rest of the bike leaves only pleasant experience and a feeling of envy ... One of the youngest companies in the world could in a short (by historical standards) time to create and develop the production of modern motorcycles. High-grade equipment, which can be judged without making allowances for the origin and are not deceiving in their assessments.
I really like the Hyosung GV650.Its a massive and heavy segment bike with lethal looks and huge power.It is made for cruiser lovers and highway hunters
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