Features wise, the Hyosung GV650 Aquila Pro does manage to put up an impressive show. The silver and brushed-aluminium combo-finished inverted front forks in addition to aiding performance lend appeal to the motorcycle. The three spoke alloy wheel design might look old school, but the blacked out treatment and the triple disc rotor setup manages to distract your view of the wheels. The dashboard provides the necessary numbers and is information rich, though it’s not the most visually appealing unit.
The round shaped mirrors offer adequate view of the trailing traffic but only when at distance. Vehicles driving up close to the motorcycle are difficult to spot in the RVMs and hence wider rectangular mirrors would have been a better choice. The wide leather seat with a red stitched trim not only looks premium but offers the right amount of cushion.
The Hyosung GV650 Aquila Pro comes with adjustable footrests though the placement of the pegs is a bit forward to one’s liking. Suspension duties at the rear are taken care of by twin hydraulic shock absorbers. The final drive is a maintenance free semi-permanent belt setup that scores over conventional chain drives when it comes to noise and vibrations.
The bazooka-clone exhaust though overly sized for the motorcycle makes for an imposing feature. A set of sticky Bridgestone Battlax rubber at both ends add merit on the impressive features list and finally an arched LED tail light cluster gives the Aquila Pro a Yamaha V-Max’ish look.
To sum it up, the Hyosung GV650 Aquila Pro boasts of improved build quality when compared to past motorcycles have rolled out from the Hyosung’s stable with enticing set of features for making a purchase decision.
After over 10,000 miles on my 2008 Hyosung GV650, I saw another bike that I thought was beautiful. But, when I checked the price vs. value- I couldn’t see it. The problem with the GV650 is that it’s so good, other midsized cruisers just don’t offer a similar value. All are heavier, have lower HP and similar torque when compared to weight, and they all lack amenities. Now, I’ve already installed hard bags, a windshield, etc… so, my Avitar (former name) is ‘properly set up’ for grabbing milk, or, taking a long trip. Most people ask me if it’s a V-Rod, but, everyone likes the overall look, which is a little unusual when compared to traditional cruisers. I have had zero issues, so, dependable can be used in the same sentence without fear. So, dollar smart is the answer. Also, my brakes, although slightly wooden, are better now that they are broken in. I could change compounds for $15.00 and install braided stainless steel lines, but, I haven’t seen the need. Great bike- new or used, although the rear suspension is a little short for rough roads…
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