Just wanna say, this bike isn’t Chinese, it’s designed and made in South Korea, so think of this as the KIA of motorcycles lol

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Whooops got that wrong!

@cg2977

2 жыл бұрын

Brand is Hyosung. Manufacturer is Jinan Qingqi KR.

@nealsmith6887

Жыл бұрын

@C G think most bikes are built there now most videos i watch of small engine motorbikes seem to be built there suppose its to do with costs

@Thomas_Tan4577

29 күн бұрын

@@cg2977same as Mutt

For the money how can anyone complain? If you wanted a HD clone to use in all weathers all year long i would buy it. Still got mono shocks front and rear so you get quite a bit for your money. A good 365 day cruiser to work and back. i do love your interruptions just kind of British...LOL....Great honest review...

Looks good for Harley fans on a tight budget. One positive about the plastic bits is that they wont rust. If the mudguards and side panel were metal they'd probably be cheap metal.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

That’s true, and it’ll keep the weight down!

im looking at something for a first bike and getting into the bike world. don't know anything about bikes, but this seems like a great option and this really review really helped. that skoda moment was priceless

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

This looks cool but is nowhere near as good as a Royal Enfield

Plastic parts aren't an issue on such bikes, they are lighter than metal which is a plus on such small displacement bike.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is very true, it was very light!

The bikes a beast I have the 125 version and I absolutely love it

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼

Good and comprehensive review, am enjoying the range of motorcycles that you are reviewing, keep up the good work......

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

6:53 that did make me chuckle. Great review as always. I kinda like that bike 😉

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, it does look cool.

Wow that's a efficient I swear it's less than a week i mentioned reviewing this bike. Thumb's up 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

It might feel nippy next to a Meteor but that’s an air cooled single. Have a go on an MT-03 to see how much go a water cooled twin of this capacity can make when we’ll engineered. (About 30% more)

I have the 125 verson of it and its a great bike i have only had a couple problems with it the clutch switch has died twice make sure you slather it in ACF-50 second was when i hit a pothole and the domebolt on the right shock dented the exhaust but apart from that no problems and i have done 12.500 miles on it.

Nice video. I just miss the exhaust sound when you just run the motor but you're unmounted and check how's the sound closely. It's nice to see. But again, thank you for the video. It was great.

Thanks for your honest opinion on the bike mick

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

Great review. If you want a Harley, save a little more because this is a totally different experience. No comparison. I'm American and although I like Harleys they are down the list of bikes I personally look to own. If you like the Hyosung, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it because I believe the company is established and makes a decent quality product. Might check dealer support and parts availability in your region though. I love my Kymco, but our support here is not good these days (the bike is built well though). I will also say that if it's a matter of having a motorcycle and the experience or saving and not riding...get what you can to ride now. The experience of riding is more important then the motorcycle. If I was on a budget and looking for something simular, I'd get a RE Meteor 350. I'm to the point of liking bikes that are built like you'll be able to own them for decades and will still want to have them in the stable. I'm not sure if that makes sense. One of the top bikes on my list for a next bike is RE INT 650.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Very good points indeed! Yes completely get that 👍🏼

Royal Enfield all day long! I’ve really been enjoying your videos keep up the good work! 😃

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, thank you!

Looks good and yes think would sound better with an after market exhaust

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Thanks for the review. I think if I had £4000 I would buy a used bike with a bit more go. I like the look of it though and I would ride it. But I think I would get bored. The meteor 350 is a nice bike but lacks power my 40 mile commute. My garage is full with Triumph america and GPz 500 any way so it's irrelevant 😂

I would rather get myself a re meteor or interceptor.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

2 жыл бұрын

The interceptor is in a different market. It's a 650.

@flynn_rocky618

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o yes it may have a few ccm more but its at the same price range and can be ridden with an a2 licence as far as i know...and the meteor isnt that much different from the aquila... the two REs are just the better motorcycles and value in my opinion

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

2 жыл бұрын

@@flynn_rocky618 Hardly the same price range.

@flynn_rocky618

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o what are you talking about... a royal enfield meteor 350 for around 4.3K (depends on the colour you are going for ) and a Hyosung costs 4.7K

Altough you are right on almost every point you make, and the bike does not look to small, it just laughs at the HD at every service, fuel stop and range test. But for looks and sound nothing beats the HD. But in the 300cc range i'd rather have the Verseys X. Cant get around 12700 rpm sounds.

@winteronice

2 жыл бұрын

Honda and Yamaha had 125 V-twins for sure. Honda in Shadow and the Varadero

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Good points buddy

I can't help but like the hyosungs and sinnis bikes. They are the Aldi and Lidl of the bike world and they always impress me when I see them for real. I still really want to see you review the Kawasaki Vulcan S, especially with the performance version with the headlight cowl and arrow exhaust because it seems like every time you review bikes like these there is always some compromise in handling or speed or comfort or what have you and the Vulcan S, for me, bridges all those gaps, especially if you have the right adjustments for your height

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Good points there buddy, Kawasaki can’t be bothered to reply to us!

@DaveDoingDaveThings

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan How bloody rude of them😡😂

Hi there! Is there any connection with the Keeway 302 cruiser, QJ SRV300? Looks so similar in many ways.

If this had been available when I was an 18-year-old, my tongue would have been hanging out. I think it's a good-looking bike now. If it was a 600 cc, it would be a real challenger to the Sportster 883. I prefer my feet further back. Hyosung is Korean.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a good looking bike, yes got that but wrong

could've sworn hyosung is korean.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you’re right I got it wrong!

Nearly bought the old GV650 Aquila waaaaaay back in the day as a sort of 3/4 sized Harley Vrod. Bought the GT650 Comet instead and....... well I should've spent the extra few hundred quid and gotten a Suzuki SV650, sexy yellow full fairing be dammed. I've had two strokes that where more reliable. I didn't even realise Hyosung where still a thing.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, yes can’t go wrong with the Suzuki

@SavioureG

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, bought a GT650 R, was fun for 2 months and then after that wished I never came across the bloody thing. Hyosung will never have my money again. EVER.

The thing that gets me is how this is comparatively expensive to the Meteor yet has a butt ton of plastic. I’m not sure if this bike’s overpriced or that one is a crazy bargain.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I couldn’t get my head around, I think it’s a mixture of both. The meteor is a serious bargain.

@xtc2v

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan It is more expensive to machine two heads and valve gear than do a single but with the single there is a fuel wasting balancer. The fuel economy on the Hyosung other testers have recorded at 99mpg if its not thrashed on the motorway

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@xtc2v yes good point 👍🏼👍🏼

Can't understand why the gap between the seat and the tank. Looks daft

I’m from the US. What was your top speed on this bike and will it keep up on Freeways at 75 to 85mph? Thanks and Love your Channel and Content! Cheers from Salem, Ohio US.

@mixedracebajan6119

2 жыл бұрын

Should do the 125cc version of this bike can do 70 mph plus.

@Mo-xx9gg

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixedracebajan6119 I doubt that the 125 can do 70 plus! I could be wrong...

@michaeldemarillac9992

Жыл бұрын

Top speed 90mph, will do freeway but excess vibration that would result is not optimal for longevity.

Unfortunately this bike looks to small overall, but it is pretty powerful for 300cc it must be a fun ride.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

It is quite small, but yes it was fun.

@BikingChap

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not though. Honda 300cc single matches it for power and Yamahas only slightly bigger water cooled twin develops 30% more.

Personally I'm getting a Honda CB 350 H'ness for my usual 6 months in Vietnam. My daily ride in Europe is a 1250 gs

This is not a substitute to Harley Sportster fans on a tight budget. Only aestethics have some intentional ressemblance. It´s a utilitarian bike for short people, as many other "custom" bikes made in Asia with similar displacements from 125cc to 400cc. Having a V twin in this range of price means having something more in real world traffic? I have doubts. Is it in good conditions to be compared with Royal Enfield Meteor 350? I think not.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you’ll see that I said it’s not as good as the meteor or the harleys, I wasn’t saying it’s comparable.

@fernandomagalhaes2957

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan "Not good as" is to compare, but in reality is there any affinity except the look?

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@fernandomagalhaes2957 that was the point.

@fernandomagalhaes2957

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Being so, as I confirmed, the title of the video seem rather dubious... I should say a "click bite"😁😁

This is what the Honda Rebel should have been.

The selling point for me is that v twin engine - cheap enough to make a little chopper out of?

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

You could I guess

Front and rear mono shocks on the Hyosung?

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Slip of the tongue bro

You look ok on it .it good 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting 🤔

Haha that car. Shame the Meteor doesnt have more oompf and the 12L tank on this is a bit low for me. Plus it does look a bit small I think. Honda CB 500x or the Himalayan my top two as second bike. (Well to learn on as am gonna stick to 50bhp max prob)

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Good points bud, yes the meteor would be great with a bit more oomph. I hear they’re bringing a 650 version out!

@MauriceTarantulas

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Now that has me interested. If it has a decent tank or the option to stick on an extra fuel tank Meteor could be very tempting as I'd prefer a cruiser but practicality says something else... I want to go around Wales etc and just thinking would a cruiser be up to it. Guess so.

Nice looking bike

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

It looks pretty cool

Good for learners , but as you said it lacks character. Even with aftermarket pipes it would'nt sound like a Harley.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly it 👍🏻

The bike does look a bit small for you… I wish Honda brought the cb350 H’ness to the UK market to have a reliable brand and easily available parts in a classic/retro style small cc bike.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a bit. Yes hopefully Honda will!

@Thomas_Tan4577

29 күн бұрын

I’ll prefer GB350, exactly the same only CB350 H’ness is from India

Hey yeah, you ARE a Harley rider now aren't you? ... Feels pretty good doesn't it? S

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

It sure does!

Like the look of the bike, but I read that the reliability and quality of the Hyosung’s are not very good. If you fork out £4-5k for this, you might as well fork out an additional £3-4k for an used, low mileage Iron, and save yourself the headache.

I think it's pretty cool it's a v-twin. Most are thumpers.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is cool 😎

What's all this 'high sun' business on the screen text?

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Auto translate

Drama from the harley lol so not shaking itself to death and paying through the nose to keep it going

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

You’ve obviously not owned a Harley, we’ve had 4 and never had a problem.

Utterly horrible. Royal enfield all day long at that size bike. Ting tong airfix kit

Looks cool, sounds dull. The after market support and the resale value is what would have me worried. With most things, the poor man ends up paying more than the rich man, keeping the poor man poor and the rich man rich. The poor man buys a cheap pair of boots that last a year. He needs a new pair next year, and buys another cheap pair. After 3 years, he's paid more than the rich man that could afford the good pair of boots that lasted all that time, and more. The poor man buying a car gets financing, which bumps the total price up above what the rich man pays from the first day of ownership. And don't get me started on credit cards. Now, if you buy a cheap bike, my thought is that it would depreciate more than the Harley, making the poor man, again, lose more money than the rich man. My 2c.

@AntoniOrszykowski

2 жыл бұрын

No you right Man. For quality you would only pay once. Not convinced my self tbh.

@eztyson

2 жыл бұрын

As they say, it’s expensive being poor.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Very good points my friend!

To me it's cheap and nasty. I guess you get what you pay for. Definately not my cup of tea. Good review though Mr Darcy👍👍

its no harley , thank goodness ;;; its a bit different being a v twin , but thats about it , the royal enfields have a better spares backup , the harleys have the best spares choice, comparing these to a harley is a no no . just buy the harley ;;

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is what I said in the video 👍🏻

I have to say, to be nice, that's just not the bike for me. And Comparing it to a Harley, or RE is just blasphemy, 😆

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

I only compared it to those bikes as I recently rode the RE and it is targeting itself against the sportster! And you’ll see in my video that I said it’s not as good as either.

I like plastic

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

I suppose it keeps the weight down

Hyosung is not Chinese. Also Hyosung pronouncse as in H-yo-sung not Hi-o-sung

@MrDarcy-OlMan

7 ай бұрын

Yes quite right my mistake!

you are only 6 1 , i am 6 2 , lots of people are taller than us , makers are saving money buy making bikes smaller i guess ,, if they dont cater for us then vote with your feet [ and cash ] and leave them to it . just buy a used sportster for 4 grand and leave this recycled stuff alone , ;;;

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

There aren’t many bikes designed with tall people in mind unfortunately!

No

not chinese , hyosung- korea

NO

My lawn mower has more torque 😂

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good! Do you ride it to the pub 👍🏼

Oooo, careful now! Comparing an HD to anything else may get you put on an HD blacklist - No more loans of HDs for reviewing.... I wish manufacturers of these 350, 400cc etc engined ex125cc bikes would make larger frames for them. That way I could get my 6'4'' body on them without looking even more of a tw@ than normal. (Looking at you Hyosung, Mash, AJS etc etc)

@JoJo-hc4dj

2 жыл бұрын

He is saying it is not as good as the HD if you listen

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are very small, I was saying how it’s not as good as hd

@sdefiel3719

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan I wanna see the Ol' Man swallow, I mean sit on one. :) S

Front and rear monoshock suspension? Listen to the video at 2:56 to hear an obvious mistake/lie. You need to check the verbage before final editing. And it is Korean, NOT CHINESE!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Lie? Slip of the tongue. I think you’ll get over it eventually 👍🏼