Hyosung Rapier: history, specs, pictures

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Hyosung Rapier
Manufacturer
Also called Rapier 450 Quad
Production 2009 - 2011
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 96.0mm x 62.0mm
Horsepower 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 35.11 ft/lbs (47.6 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multiplate
Suspension Front: independent double a-arm,
Rear: aluminum alloy swing arm,
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 175/75-10
Rear Tire 255/55-9
Wheelbase 49.21 inches (1250 mm)
Length 72.24 inches (1835 mm)
Width 46.06 inches (1170 mm)
Height 45.47 inches (1155 mm)
Weight 363.76 pounds (165.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Hyosung between 2009 and 2011. Max torque was 35.11 ft/lbs (47.6 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 96.0mm bore x 62.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 448.8 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 175/75-10 front tire and a 255/55-9 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a independent double a-arm, while the rear was equipped with a aluminum alloy swing arm,. The Rapier 450 Quad was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 363.76 pounds (165.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 49.21 inches (1250 mm) long.