Hyosung GV700i Aquila

We have not received confirmation that S&T Motors will have the new GV700i Hyosung in the 2010 line up but judging by the pics our friends at Asphalt And Rubber sent me bike is looking very production ready. The classic styled liquid cooled vTwin is based on the flexible 650 that sits in Hyosung’s GV650 cruiser and GT650 sport bike line. The engine block is painted black and the valve covers and engine cases receive a chrome finish. A red GV700i with leather side bags with red stitching, windshield and case guards showed off Hyosung’s potential to accessorize the line. Dual exhaust pipes, chrome wheels, full coverage fenders and a tank mounted speedometer further differentiate the classic Aquila from it’s sporty cousin, the gv650 Avitar.

More pics after the break…

With the recent announcement that ATK and Hyosung will be working together to sell ATK branded Hyosungs at select Harley Davidson dealers it seems this model is showing up at a great time. Frank White, CEO of ATK mentioned Harley Davidson is not in on the deal and only individual dealerships are working with ATK and S&T. Hell For Leather speculates the lack of objection by the Mo Co means Harley is considering this deal for the entire retail chain. You can’t argue it could be a great way to bring a younger market into dealerships with low prices and get them hooked on the HOG coolaid. Possibly another reason for the unfortunate decision of dumpstering Buell?

Have a look at the Hyosung GV700i pics below and check out Asphalt and Rubber for more pics from the 2009 EICMA show.

Rieju posted this picture on Facebook…

2010 Rieju RS3 125

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Rieju RS3 at 2009 Milan Show

Source: MCN, Facebook

It appears the recession will not stop motorcycle manufacturers from introducing new models in Milan. Reiju will be unveiling the all new RS3 at EICMA on November 9.

The RS3 was designed by Xenophya Design who was also involved with the Fischer MRX650 and other clients include Bajaj, Derbi, Aprillia and others.

Reiju will also unveil two Yamaha powered dirtbikes the MRT 250 and 450.

Sketches, renders and press release follow the break.

Rieju has announced that it will unveil the replacement for their RS2 range of small capacity sports bikes at the EICMA 2009 International Motorcycle Show in Milan on November 9. The new RS3 will have its official press unveiling at the EICMA 2009 International Motorcycle Show in Milan where the brand new model will take centre stage.

From November 10-15, in Hall 6 stand L18 of the Milano Fiera, this exciting new motorcycle will be shown to the public for the first time. Rieju has developed this completely new ‘ground up design’ working in collaboration with two of Europe’s leading motorcycle design and development companies, ArianeTech Ingeniería and Xenophya Design. An evolution of the original RS concept, the new RS3 combines sport bike technology with comfort and versatility aimed squarely at the youth market.

These images give a glimpse into the design process; including design studies and sketches, photos from the clay model construction process and CAD images.

Established in 1934 the Rieju brand has great European heritage and has evolved to become a major small capacity motorcycle producer with over 17% market share of all 50cc geared motorcycles sales in the EEC and over 27% market share in Spain.

Jamie Masterman Commercial Director for Rieju UK Ltd commented “The development of the new Sport RS3 series is key to our corporate goal of providing competitive sport machines at competitive prices in the small capacity sectors, we look forward to building the Rieju brand in the UK and aim to mirror its incredible success in the rest of Europe”.

In addition to the sports bike development, the 2010 range will for the first time in the UK include the eagerly awaited Yamaha competition powered MRT 250 & MRT 450 XC machines.