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Hyosung ST7/Deluxe

$8999/$7299

A lightweight touring cruiser equipped with passenger backrest, saddlebags, and windscreen is about as rare as a happy hen in a fox den. But Hyosung has just such an animal in its ST7 Deluxe, an affordable, classically styled bagger powered by a stroked version of its 647cc, liquid-cooled, 90-degree V-twin. A tank-mounted speedo, slash-cut exhaust and full, swoopy fenders give the ST7 a traditional appearance, while the muscular front end with a four-piston caliper make it look much like a power cruiser. Also available: The ST7 is the same bike without the touring bits and pieces.

Hyosung GV650

$6899

Here’s a muscle cruiser that doesn’t require a lot of muscle to manage, thanks to its low saddle, relatively light weight, and plentiful steering leverage through its wide handlebar. The GV650 also leverages a dollar as well as any bargain bike out there by offering premium features such as an adjustable upside-down fork, digital instrumentation, and bright LED taillight. Its maintenance-free belt final drive keeps the rear wheel clean, and the three-spoke cast front wheel carries dual disc brakes that provide the stopping muscle that many bigger cruisers can’t match.

Hyosung GT650/GT650R

$5699/$6399

Anyone looking for a simple but competent commuter that can play on the weekends, all without breaking the bank, ought to check out the naked Hyosung’s GT650. Essentially the same motorcycle as its fully faired sibling, the Korean-built GT650 is a dead ringer for Suzuki’s previous-generation naked SV650. Besides its obvious lack of bodywork, this version gets a tubular, upright handlebar, along with a preload-adjustable shock and upside-down fork. Also available: The sporty GT650R version has clip-on bars, adjustable pegs, and a sleek-fairing.

Hyosung GV250

$3999

Riders who are about to jump into the wonderful world of motorcycling have plenty to sort out, since there is no shortage of stylish entry-level machines offered in today’s market. But for beginners who have a soft spot for the classic cruiser look, the GV250 could be the ideal place to start looking. The GV’s petite physical dimensions, low-slung saddle, and light weight make it easy to manage while riding or simply wheeling it around the garage. The alloy wheels and two-tone paint are unique for a bike in this price range. Fat tires and full fenders help the GV250 look much bigger than it really is.

Hyosung GT250/GT250R

The word “bargain” means different things to different people, but it would be difficult to argue that the GT250 V-twin, which is priced well under $4,000, isn’t one of them. Hyosung built this entry-level model in the way that has become very common these days: by starting with a fully faired sportbike—in this case, the GT250R—and stripping it of its bodywork, thereby morphing it into a quarter-liter streetfighter. Also available: The Hyosung GT250R, fitted with clip-on bars, is the sporty version of this affordable little twin.

$3799/$4099