Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Hyosung Gt650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Hyosung Gt650r. Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Hyosung Gt650r: 69 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: some market variants may be detuned to ~47 hp for licensing restrictions) hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market tune and rider conditions), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm
Hyosung Gt650r
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
69 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: some market variants may be detuned to ~47 hp for licensing restrictions)
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market tune and rider conditions)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm
8.0/10
"A brilliant V-twin that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Glorious V-twin character
+Sharp, adjustable chassis
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Rear shock always needs work
−Thirsty at 40mpg
−Neglected examples everywhere
Hyosung Gt650r
6.5/10
"Decent budget sportbike that demands a very careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Genuinely fun parallel-twin engine
+Aggressive looks, low price
+Comfortable for longer stints
Cons
−Electrical reliability is suspect
−Parts availability genuinely awful
−Budget plastics feel exactly that
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