Hyosung Gt125 vs Yamaha Yzf-r125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gt125 vs Yamaha Yzf-r125. Hyosung Gt125: 14 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Yamaha Yzf-r125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hyosung Gt125
Yamaha Yzf-r125
Horsepower (hp)
14 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
142 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
14 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approx. 35 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
Yamaha Yzf-r125
8.0/10
"The smartest used 125 buy if you inspect it properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Exhaust corrosion issues pre-2019
−Power cliff below 6k rpm
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast
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