Cars > Challenges > “Hy-boy” Vs “The Dragon Slayin' Firebolt”
2005 Hyosung GT 650
“Hy-boy”
2003 Buell XB9R Firebolt White and Orange
“The Dragon Slayin' Firebolt”
No longer owned
Head to Head
About “Hy-boy”
I had a shop and was trying to sell these. I got stiffed on a deal and no longer own this (long story). The bike handled well and ran great, and retail was only $5495.00. Not bad for someone on a budget.
About “The Dragon Slayin' Firebolt”
No about text available for “The Dragon Slayin' Firebolt”
Specs for “Hy-boy”
650cc 90degree v-twin. liquid cooled, six speed trans.
Specs for “The Dragon Slayin' Firebolt”
Overall Length 76.2 in.
Overall Width 28.2 in.
Ground Clearance 4.35 in.
Rake (at Steering Head) 21.0°
Fork Angle 21.0° 21.0°
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right 47°
Soft Contact, Left 47°
Hard Contact, Right 50°
Hard Contact, Left 48°
Trail 3.3 in.
Wheelbase 52.0 in.
Tires:
Fuel Capacity 3.50 gal.
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.70 gal.
MPG Urban 43 MPG Highway 57 MPG
Weight:
Dry Weight 385 lbs.
Load Capacity 398 lbs.
Engine Air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-
Twin
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder,
self-adjusting OHV,
Bore 3.500 in.
Stroke 3.125 in.
Displacement 60.0 cu. in. 984 cc
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 45 mm down draft DDFI II fuel
injection
Torque 70 ft. lbs. @ 5500 RPM
Horsepower 92 HP @ 7500 RPM
Lubrication Dry-sump
Oil Capacity 2.5 qts.
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™
powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork 43 mm Showa® inverted forks with
adjustable compression damping, rebound
damping and spring preload
Rear Shock Showa® coil-over monoshock with
remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable
compression damping, rebound damping and
spring preload
Brakes:
Front ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed
caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside out,
stainless steel, floating rotor
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| Points for Hy-boy | Total Votes | Points for The Dragon Slayin' Firebolt |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 10 |
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Cars > Challenges > “Hy-boy” Vs “The Dragon Slayin' Firebolt”
