Hyosung Gt125 vs Hero Xtreme 160r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gt125 vs Hero Xtreme 160r. Hyosung Gt125: 14 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Hero Xtreme 160r: 15.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 138 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 113 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hyosung Gt125
Hero Xtreme 160r
Horsepower (hp)
14 hp
15.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
14 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
113 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
138 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
14 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
Approximately 113 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Hero Xtreme 160r
7.0/10
"A capable commuter-sport bargain if you inspect it thoroughly first."
Pros
+USD forks, genuinely capable
+Punchy mid-range torque delivery
+Dual-disc braking confidence
Cons
−Electronics glitchy on early models
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Thin rear tyre longevity
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