Hyosung Gt125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gt125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. 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 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hyosung Gt125
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
14 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
14 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 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
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
Top 10 Accessories
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