The original equipment mirrors disintegrated at the base within the first couple of months. They are plastic (!) bases.
Screen cracked at an attachment screw. (Dealer put it down to overzealous tightening on his behalf and replaced it free)
Surprisingly quick for a 650 V-twin -- it certainly out-accelerates some larger cruisers and leaves equivalent cruisers in the dust.
I find the seat very comfortable. However, my regular pillion can't handle more than an hour at a time on the back, since the seating position forces me to lean back slightly, robbing her of any space or room to move.
Brakes are very effective, if somewhat "wooden". Never a drama stopping.
Bike is very stable at speed, and even at walking pace. A little ponderous perhaps, but easy to turn and manoeuvre. For a cruiser, it corners well -- your heel will let you know how close you're getting.
Fuel consumption is reasonable. About 300+km on a tank. You wouldn't want to ride more without a break anyway.
Gearchanges are easy and remarkably silent.
Some of the chromed "bling" is actually plastic; its longevity will be interesting.
The huge muffler does nothing for the engine note, but the dealer showed me a "sports" exhaust that had it snapping and snarling!
Instruments are reasonable, though I feel a tacho would be good (on a cruiser!) in light of the way this motor revs out so (too) easily.
It attracts attention! People like the look of it. It has road presence.
What is a replacement for the mirrors? At $136 each, a bit costly. Found the plastic type used in the guards soft even after 12 months, scratches easly.
Tyres are good wearing. Book says that at 10k service heads to be taken off, why? This is a 4 stroke bike.
Only bad fault, replaced by shop, was the radiator got a hole in tube, and not a rock thanks to the guard.
Can a set of extra lights, like the Harley, be fitted to the front forks?
In the original review, it stated the GV650 was a V-twin - it is not, it is a L-twin. two pistons at 90*
Not a big thing, a cosmetic error, but just to let people know.
It's still a V Twin, but at 90 degrees.
300 Km per tank? I can't get more than 200 out of mine!? And I don't thrash it that much. Average. I mean, it's only a month old, it's a joy to ride, but it's a bit on thirsty side. I flagged this up with my local dealers in Kings Norton, but they said the 130 mile to the tank is normal!? Is it? Or are they just fobbing me off?
Zig.
I get 300k out of mine. Ignore the fuel gauge, that's the thing that sometimes doesn't work.
I am thinking of getting one (a 650). Should I?
I have done approximately 2500 miles on my 650 Aquila, and have tried riding it both at high speeds and at slower speeds. Worst consumption was 45mpg, and the best was 62mpg. I would say you should average around the 50mpg mark. Hope this info is useful.
Phil from Scotland.
I ride the GV-650 and have about 4000 miles ridden currently. This bike gets more attention than any bike I've ever seen. The attention frankly gets annoying at times, but just adds to the allure of the bike. The performance is unbelievable I consistently smoke cycles with twice the cc. without trying!
Mileage is good, but have trouble believing some of the reported averages I have read on the net. I cannot run the cycle at the suggested RPM as it guzzles fuel in my opinion. I adjust the throttle screw as low as possible and actually enjoy the ride at this RPM level more and it quiets the ride.
I added the windshield and backrest with luggage rack, and am looking forward to adding the hard bags if the cost will come down.
With this cycle you are paying a very reasonable price to have a cycle that will always impress. I am looking for Hyosung to continue their forward thinking, and hopefully be a major player in the cycle industry.
Update on my Aquila:
If as I do, you live where much salt is used on the roads, then you will need to take special care of this machine. I use A.C.F. a protective spray that is used on aircraft. Not cheap at £13 a tin, but very effective.
There have been some problems on my bike with chrome flaking off some parts, and the mirrors have been the worst culprit; corroding behind the glass. All affected parts were replaced by the dealer thankfully.
My bike then developed what I hope is a one off fault; the lower engine mount bolt broke in two and subsequently damaged the frame due to the engine rubbing against it. Latest development is that I am hopefully to receive a new bike. If anyone else has experienced a similar problem, please let us know.
I still feel however that this is a good machine with excellent handling and performance. I have had my bike airbrushed, with a wolves design on the tank.
This bike always attracts plenty of attention, and I look forward to seeing if Hyosung now produce a 1 litre version. The company now has been taken over by I think S&M motors, but retains the Hyosung name. Apparently this company are dedicated to ensuring continued success and expansion, so I will watch with interest.
Thank you, Phil from Scotland.
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