Back in 2003 a bike from Kinetic named 'Aquila 250' created a stir in the local market. The bike paved the way for the cruiser segment in India. Though popular post launch, the Aquila 250 did not generate the expected sales numbers, the reason being due to lack of service centers and spare parts. Quality and performance of the bike was undoubtedly good, the only factor that went against this cruiser was the lack of after sales support.
Kinetic has now joined hands with DSK-Hyosung to relaunch its lost product the Aquila 250. The bike is expected to be unveiled during the upcoming Auto Expo event in Delhi. It is believed that the event shall provide the right platform to relaunch the bike. The company also intends to launch the GD 250N post the event sometime by April 2014. The bike carries a naked street design and is positioned in straight line of competition with the KTM's Duke 200.
The Hyosung Aquila 250 is powered by four stroke, 249cc air cooled V-twin engine that generates a good 27 bhp. The engine is mated with a Five-speed gear box and features 4 valves per cylinder to tackle heating issues. The GD 250N is powered by four stroke, liquid cooled 249cc single cylinder engine. It is mated to six-speed gear box and generates around 28 bhp. As per sources, the bike is slightly powerful than the KTM Duke.
Design for Hyosung Aquila 250 has undergone some changes. The bike now features a lower positioned seat that has been designed to deliver a comfortable riding position. The footrests have been angled forward to provide ample support when you ride over long distances. The new Aquila 250 has been blessed with ample amounts of Chrome to give it a true cruiser appeal. The handlebars have been set at a higher position and twin dial instrument cluster comes with a chrome finish. The GD 250N features a forward angled stance that is common with modern day street sports bikes. The bike carries a stripped out lightened design that centralizes focus on the rear suspension, engine and the chassis. A single LCD screen on the instrument cluster gives out all the important details the rider. In comparison to KTM Duke, the GD 250N features a lower saddle to aid short-height riders to gain good footing.
