The Hyosung GT650 Comet is a motorcycle manufactured by Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc.[3] It is available in naked (GT650), half-fairing (GT650S), and full-fairing (GT650R) variants.

GT650
Hyosung GT650S
ManufacturerHyosung
Also calledComet GT650
Engine647 cc carbureted 4-stroke, water-cooled DOHC 8-valve 90° V-twin
Bore / stroke81.5 mm × 62 mm (3.21 in × 2.44 in)
Top speed136 mph (219 km/h)[1]
Power79.0 hp (58.9 kW) @9,000 rpm (claimed)[2]
65.4 hp (48.8 kW) (rear wheel)[1]
Torque42.9 lb⋅ft (58.2 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[1]
Transmission6-speed, wet clutch
BrakesFront: dual disc
Rear: disc
TiresFront: 120/60-ZR 17 55W
Rear: 160/60-ZR 17 69W
Wheelbase1,435 mm (56.5 in)
DimensionsL: 2,060 mm (81 in)
W: 655 mm (25.8 in)
H: 1,125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)[3]
Weight208–210 kg (459–463 lb)[3][1] (dry)
Fuel capacity17 litres (4.5 US gal)
RelatedHyosung Comet Series

Cycle World recorded a tested 0-60mph time of 4.2 sec. and a 1/4 mile time of 12.84 sec. @ 102.22 mph.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e Miles, Matthew (December 17, 2015). "Affordable Light Middleweight Motorcycles - COMPARISON TEST". Cycle World. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  2. ^ Guy Allen (2004-02-27). "Hyosung Comet 650". bikesales.com.au. Retrieved 2009-09-03.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b c d "GT650 Comet | Bike Social - Bennetts", webpage: B-gt650.

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