EICMA 2015: Hyosung GD450 concept grabs eyeballs

The concept bike, which is set to be the Korean manufacturer’s new street naked, is powered by a liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC 449cc engine, which could mean a relatively affordable price tag when it launches. The 96mm bore, with a pretty high compression ratio of 11:8:1, is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The makers claim that it could generate up to 50 PS of power at 7,500 rpm and 47.7 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.

The 41mm upside down telescopic forks takes charge of the front suspension duties, along with the dual-arm with an offset gas charged hydraulic shock absorber at the rear, adjustable for preload.

The GD450 gets a four-piston radial calliper 300mm petal disc in the front, while the 2-piston 230 mm counterpart is installed in the rear. The 17-inch wheels add to the masculine appeal of the Hyosung with a 120-section on the front and a 160-section on the rear.

Despite being a little compact than the KTM 390 Duke, the GD450 is set to give the latter a run for its money. However, there is no word from the makers about the launch date of their new toy as of now.