Hyosung Gt250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gt250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Hyosung Gt250r: 28 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 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 Gt250r
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
28 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Hyosung Gt250r
5.5/10
"Decent learner if priced right and bought carefully."
Pros
+Comfortable upright-ish riding position
+Twin-cylinder feels sophisticated
+Decent looks for the money
Cons
−Electrical reliability genuinely concerning
−Parts sourcing still frustrating
−Below-par build quality throughout
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.
