Manufacturer | Hyosung |
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Also called | Comet GT650 |
Engine | 647 cc carbureted 4-stroke, water-cooled DOHC 8-valve 90° V-twin |
Bore / stroke | 81.5 mm × 62 mm (3.21 in × 2.44 in) |
Top speed | 136 mph (219 km/h) [1] |
Power | 79.0 hp (58.9 kW) @9,000 rpm (claimed) [2] 65.4 hp (48.8 kW) (rear wheel) [1] |
Torque | 42.9 lb⋅ft (58.2 N⋅m) (rear wheel) [1] |
Transmission | 6-speed, wet clutch |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: disc |
Tires | Front: 120/60-ZR 17 55W Rear: 160/60-ZR 17 69W |
Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
Dimensions | L: 2,060 mm (81 in) W: 655 mm (25.8 in) H: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) |
Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 in) [3] |
Weight | 208–210 kg (459–463 lb) [3] [1] (dry) |
Fuel capacity | 17 litres (4.5 US gal) |
Related | Hyosung Comet Series |
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