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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