Hyosung
ST7
Hyosung
recently unveiled the updated ST7 at the 2015 EICMA in Milan, Italy. The
presence of reputed brands like Triumph and Harley-Davidson has been a major
cause of trouble for the Korean manufacturer. However, with the new ST7,
Hyosung will attempt to correct this by offering the bling of a traditional
American cruiser and hopefully, a lucrative sticker price.
The
tear drop fuel tank is covered by a new two-tone paint job and the ‘ST7’ badge
has been moved lower. The low-slung split seats get a two-tone design and come
with more padding to offer a cosier ride. The swept back handlebar, mirrors,
indicators and the round headlamp make liberal use of chrome.
The
front fender gets a classic flowing design and a two-tone paint job inspired by
traditional cruisers. The twin slash cut exhaust pipes give the Hyosung ST7 its
signature high bass growl. The single-pod instrument console is positioned on
the fuel tank, and integrates a small digital display. The LED tail lamp and
the bullet-shaped indicators enhance the Hyosung ST7’s retro quotient. The
brake setup is made of a 300 mm single
disk at the front and a 270 mm single disc in the rear.
The
new Hyosung ST7 will be launched in India in the second half of 2016. It will
be available in three retro paint schemes - ultramarine, black, red and white.
