Hyosung Gt125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gt125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Hyosung Gt125: 14 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hyosung Gt125
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
14 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
14 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
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
Kawasaki Ninja 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
