£1000 for a reliable bike. Hyosung?

[AdvocatusDiaboli]

Has anyone heard of a bike manufacturer called Hyosung?

I am getting a few hits on ebay. Reliable? I have never heard of them...

Want to buy a bike for under a grand for a friend. What can you suggest?

Must be low on maintennace and do something with your pulse!

Post 2000 would be good...

[timf]

www.hyosungmotors.com.au/ROADBIKES.html is the aus site for them
a korean company

[Incorrigible]

I'd go for a 1995/6 ish CBR600

Honda reliability and fast enough for most

[humpbackmaniac]

If its only a littleun your after, spend a grand on a Honda of some sort, CG125, CM125 etc bullet proof. Forget Hysong Sachs etc...
For reliability look at what the despatch guys ride and follow suit.

[petclub]

Hi, I bought a Cruise II earlier this year which is cheap, economical, and very comfortable. I'm new to bikes, and so don't know a great deal, but it's very heavy for the engine size (125) and the balance feels like it's near the top (if that makes sense) meaning tight cornering can be tricky (but that couls also be inexperience). I think they're good for what you pay for them, and the size does mean I don't feel like I'm on some sort of toy (I'm 6ft and 13St). I understand mine's similar to a Suzuki GN125, however, I guess you always get what you pay for. Cheers