Honda Rebel 300 vs Hyosung Aquila 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Hyosung Aquila 250. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Hyosung Aquila 250: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 178 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 120 km/h), Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 300
Hyosung Aquila 250
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
178 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 120 km/h)
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
178 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
Hyosung Aquila 250
5.5/10
"Decent starter cruiser if you find a clean, cared-for example."
Pros
+Genuinely affordable cruiser styling
+Low seat, easy handling
+Surprisingly characterful V-twin
Cons
−Sparse parts availability
−Electrical gremlins common
−Resale value near zero
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