These days, you could say that South Korea kills it in cars and electronics—Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, LG… you name it. But motorcycles? Well, that’s a bit of a different story. Unlike Japan, which dominates the global bike scene, South Korea never really cracked the two-wheeled market. One brand that’s been trying for years, though, is Hyosung.
If you’ve been into bikes for a while, you’ve probably heard the name. Hyosung’s been at it since the late ‘70s, making affordable, small-to-mid displacement bikes. They’ve never really gone mainstream, but they’ve got a niche following, especially in Europe and Asia.
And now, for 2025, they’re back with something fresh. Say hello to the GV125X, a 125cc cruiser with a V-twin engine. Yeah, a V-twin in a 125. Let’s talk about it.
