Hyosung Gt250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gt250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. 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 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 Gt250r
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
28 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
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 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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