Honda Cbr250r vs Hyosung Gt250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr250r vs Hyosung Gt250r. Honda Cbr250r: 26 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 161 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Hyosung Gt250r: 28 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr250r
Hyosung Gt250r
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
28 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.9 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
161 kg
167 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
28 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr250r
7.5/10
"The safest used bike purchase a new rider can make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Fuel injection, no choke drama
+ABS available on later models
Cons
−Breathless above 75mph
−Single cylinder vibration felt
−Weak stock suspension, sags fast
Hyosung Gt250r
5.5/10
"Decent learner if priced right and bought carefully."
Pros
+Comfortable upright-ish riding position
+Twin-cylinder feels sophisticated
+Decent looks for the money
Cons
−Electrical reliability genuinely concerning
−Parts sourcing still frustrating
−Below-par build quality throughout
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