AlphaSports Alpha 250 Naked - Specifications & Review

Company History

AlphaSports Motors positioned itself as a bridge between cost-conscious American riders and solid, globally manufactured machines. In the early 2000s it re-badged and distributed Hyosung-built models—sporty 250–650cc V-twins, commuters, and scooters—while handling U.S. homologation, parts, and warranty. The pitch resonated: approachable prices, respectable performance, and a dealer network that could supply spares without gray-market headaches. For many riders, an AlphaSports-badged machine was a first motorcycle—friendly ergonomics, decent brakes, and engines that tolerated real-world neglect. The importer model’s fragility (supplier changes, exchange rates, evolving EPA/DOT rules) eventually reshaped the lineup, but AlphaSports helped normalize globally sourced value bikes supported by domestic parts warehouses. Historically, its role is connective tissue: it widened the lower-cost end of the market without sacrificing serviceability, encouraging a new cohort to ride rather than overextend for a premium nameplate. The brand’s legacy persists in used markets and in how Americans now view Korean and Taiwanese manufacturers—not as curiosities, but as credible suppliers when backed by competent U.S. distribution.