hyosung

GV125 Aquila

GV125 Cruise II

GV250 Aquila

GV 125V Aquila

Price

£2,700

Wheelbase

1490 mm

Capacity

124.7cc

Weight

138 kg

Engine type

Oil & A/C, 4 - S, V-Twin

Seat height

665 mm

Transmission

6 speed

Fuel Capacity

14.5 litres

Power

n/a

Warranty

1year, U/M

Ins group

Another Far-Eastern Cruiser with plenty of style, well finished and the V-twin engine's a nice change from the usual singles on this size bike. Well worth a look

Having encouraged my husband to return to biking last May and riding pillion with him, I decided that at the grand old age of 45 I ought to learn to ride myself. So with his encouragement I did the CBT in October (2003) and set about looking for a bike. Three weeks later I found my self the proud owner of a Hyosung Aquila 125cc V-Twin which was only four months old and cost me under £2000!
I have to say that I am absolutely delighted with it. Despite the fact that it is quite heavy (for me), it is really easy to ride and it handles well too, even when doing a turn in the road with both feet up! It has a lovely light clutch and a smooth gear box and most importantly a great big comfy seat for my rather ample rear end!! It's also a very pretty bike which gets lots of attention whenever I park it, most people seem to think it's a much bigger bike than it is ( until they see the L Plates ). So far I havn't had any mechanical problems with it ( except when I forgot to turn on the fuel tap and it stopped at the end of the road. Very embarrassing). The only real problem I have is keeping my husband's hands of it,as he has a 54 year old BSA which is a lovely bike but not not really suitable for riding in the winter. I am looking forward to the better weather when we can cruise through the New Forest together and to passing my test and I have no regrets about buying a bike that most people have never heard of as it suits me perfectly. Yours Cathy Swanson.

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GV 125 Cruise II

Price	£2,095	Wheelbase	1385 mm
Capacity	124cc	Weight	131 kg
Engine type	A/C, 4 - S, Single	Seat height	n/a
Transmission	5 speed	Fuel Capacity	14.5 litres
Power	11.8ps @7500rpm	Warranty	1year, U/M
		Ins group	3
953 people bought this this little cruiser last year - that's more than the SP-1 or Fazer 1000. The list price is £2110, but clothing giant J&S Accessories has been importing the bike for £1399 otr - which probably explains some of its success. That's less money than most 50cc scooters for a well-made, full size bike. Powered by a four-valve single-cylinder engine, the cruiser is brisk enough for urban fun and cheaper to run than a two-stroke scooter. The engine is smooth, but desperately needs a sixth gear if you ride on a dual carriageway. Flat out at 65mph, you're up against the 10,000rpm redline. The chassis is low, light and well balanced. The cruiser was more sure-footed on its full-size wheels than any scooter, while the brakes and suspension were a match for Peterborough's pot holes. Enthusiastic cornering finds the limits of the, erm Golden Boy tyres (it was February). The mirrors work, lights are brighter than most 125s, there's an electric and kick start, comfy seat, pillion back rest and a tool ki. The only thing missing is a sidestand.

From: Mark Hampson Sent: 24 June 2002 22:13 To: editor@cruisermotorcycles.co.uk Subject: Hyosung Cruise II 125 Bought this bike - my very first - at the ripe old age of 35!! have thoroughly enjoyed learning on it, it's comfy and seems sure footed when cornering (unless you push it too far over - ahem!). Great fun around town and costs buttons to run/own. Easy to service and repair. Ideal learners bike and it looks great too - Harleyesque I've been told by the young ladies who frequent the local Video Drive In!! I'd recommend it to anyone just setting out - especially through the great deal that J+S were doing. Mark H. If you would like to see Mark's bike go to the members section
From: Robin Bishop Sent: 17th October 2002 10:14 To: editor@cruisermotorcycles.co.uk Subject: Hyosung Cruise II 125 I have been riding my Cruise II for 6 months now, having bought it for £1,450 from J&S. Costs nothing to run and always works! It has caried me well along the A roads, Bristol to Birmingham and back in reasonable comfort. I like the headlamps, which are actually bright, unlike the horrible 2 stroke Kawasaki i replaced with this bike. Stops well, goes well enough and i cant argue with 100 mpg. Keep on top of the finish with regular cleaning and it will keep looking good. Top tip: Throw away the Korean indicator relay (the round thing under the right hand of the saddle, behind the plastic panel) and replace it with a nippendenso flasher unit-just make sure it is a 12v unit. This solves an intermittent indicator fault, as the stock relay is not very good.

From: Jim Fearns Sent: 03-09- 2002 17:46 To: editor@cruisermotorcycles.co.uk Subject: Hyosung Cruise II 125 My better half, Georgy, had been itching to get out on the road on two wheels for ages. She did her CBT in February and wanted a bike desperately. Flicking through the bike mags I noticed the ad "Get cruising for only £1400". It was the Cruise II, and at that price I was on the phone like a shot (I had seen a year old Cruise II in my local showroom for £1800). The bike was delivered and the cruisin' began. I got hold of a 1994 Honda CG125 and we hit the roads together. The Hyosung handles fairly well and certainly knocks the Honda for six in the acceleration and top speed stakes. We live near Buxton in the Peak District so we are out on the bikes nearly every day, doing our mini version of touring. We have parked up in Matlock Bath a few times and the Hyosung gets many admiring glances. It definitely looks bigger than a 125. Georgy uses her Hyosung for commuting into Manchester every day, a round trip of 50 miles. I do an oil change every 1500 km or so, and change the filter every 3000. The engine has never missed a beat. The only problems we have had were a broken speedo cable driver and occasionally the left hand light switch cluster seems a little temperamental. The indicators and dipped beam have decided not to work a couple of times. They just seem to correct themselves. Aside from the little problems the bike rides and runs brilliantly. Georgy tells me it is very comfortable (after the CG, I find the seating position a little strange, possibly too laid back for me). The bike is kept outside in all weathers. It gets covered up at night if it looks like rain. Even though it has the abuse the British weather can throw at it, only the wing mirrors have shown any sign of corrosion. Well impressed ! Georgy does clean and polish it when she can though. In summary, a great first bike and a very tough work horse that can take a lot of punishment. Keep the chain well adjusted though, I'm off to J & S to buy some sprockets . . . Jim Fearns Buxton, Derbyshire

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GV 250V Aquila

Price	£2,999	Wheelbase	1480 mm
Capacity	248 cc	Weight	160 kg
Engine type	A/C, 4 - S, V-twin	Seat height	690 mm
Transmission	5speed	Fuel Capacity	15 litres
Power	n/a	Warranty	1year, U/M
		Ins group	6
This looks almost identical to the 125, but both bore and stroke are larger, the mudguards are slightly different and the rear tyre's larger, well finished and well worth a look

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