Led by a barnstorming performance from its GT250 nakedbike,
Hyosung has more than doubled its road bike sales in the past year,
according to figures released yesterday by Australia’s peak
automotive association.
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
(FCAI), which collates sales statistics in conjunction with the
Melbourne-based research group, ERG International, Hyosung sold 615
road bikes in the first half of 2006, compared to 294 at the same
time last year.
That represents an extremely buoyant 108 per cent rise for
Hyosung Australia, which came under new ownership in May this
year.
The GT250, which retails for $5590 (plus ORC), made the second
biggest percentage rise of any road-registerable motorcycle in the
past year – a whopping 325. Discounting Honda’s CT110,
which is made-to-order by Australia Post, the GT250 is now the
third biggest seller in the hard-fought 250cc class.
The GV250 Aquila cruiser also performed with aplomb in the
quarter-litre battle, with sales increasing 53.8 per cent
year-on-year.
Hyosung currently has a seven-bike and four-scooter range, with
the GT650S Tourer ($8990 plus ORC) the latest addition to the
motorcycle roster (see attached image).
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ABOUT HYOSUNG
Hyosung Australia was established in 2000 for the purpose of
importing and distributing Hyosung motorcycles and scooters. In May
this year, ownership of HA passed to the Melbourne-based PS
Importers, which has now extended the national dealer network to
56.
Hyosung is one of the largest and most respected companies in South
Korea, and was founded in 1952. In 1979, a technical partnership
was established with Suzuki, which saw Hyosung produce some of the
Japanese marque’s models – primarily for Asian
markets.
Hyosung established its own research and development (R&D)
centre in 1986, with the aim of developing models for export under
the banner "Made by Hyosung, ridden by the World".
Some facts about Hyosung motors and machinery:
- It is equipped with an annual production capacity in excess of
200,000 motorcycles;
- It has ISO9001 certification from TUV in Germany; and
- It exports to over 60 countries world wide including Germany,
Brazil, China, the USA and Australia