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Big displacement, not so big price. Ignore Hyosung?s second coming at your own peril! By:Kartik Ware |Published :February 25, 2011 

Reincarnation has always been a hot topic with us Indians, no? However, when it comes to motorcycles, the concept of reincarnation hasn’t really worked in India. You’d have better chances of bringing back the dodo than motorcycles that have kicked the parts bin... er, bucket. Like the Comet streetbike and the Aquila cruiser. Which is why Hyosung’s comeback with Garware Motors as their partner is all the more important.  

So what we have here are the Hyosung GT650R and the ST7, Hyosung’s twin hopes of a successful re-entry into the Indian motorcycle market. These will be followed by other models as well, but more on that later. For now, the first impressions of these two motorcycles are impressive. The GT650R is what I was naturally inclined to and I must say I liked what I saw. It’s just the right size - a full-size motorcycle without being too imposing or unwieldy. Thanks to the fairing, the substantial tank, the swoopy tail section, the upswept exhaust and the chunky rubber, the proportions are near-perfect too. What I can’t make up my mind about is that Ducati 999-, MV Agusta F4esque front end styling, though I do appreciate the fact that at least it’s not a safe and conventional design. On the whole, it does look tempting enough for a sportsbike nut.

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