Honda Cbr125r vs Hyosung Gt125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr125r vs Hyosung Gt125. Honda Cbr125r: 11 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Hyosung Gt125: 14 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr125r
Hyosung Gt125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
14 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
149 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
11 hp @ 10,000 rpm
14 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr125r
7.5/10
"The smartest learner bike money can buy, if expectations are realistic."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Ultra-cheap running costs
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Seriously limited top-end power
−Soft suspension feels vague
−Rear drum brake underwhelms
Hyosung Gt125
5.5/10
"Decent learner bike if you find a genuinely pampered example."
Pros
+V-twin sound at 125cc
+Aggressive sporty styling
+Comfortable upright-ish position
Cons
−Electrical reliability questionable
−Build quality inconsistent
−Resale value drops hard
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