Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r — which has more power?

Hyosung Gt650r produces 69 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: some market variants may be detuned to ~47 hp for licensing restrictions); Kawasaki Ninja 650r produces 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Hyosung Gt650r wins by 2 hp.

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r — which is faster?

Top speed: Hyosung Gt650r 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market tune and rider conditions), Kawasaki Ninja 650r 195 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider and conditions). Kawasaki Ninja 650r is the faster of the two.

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r — which is lighter?

Weight: Hyosung Gt650r 209 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Ninja 650r 193 kg (wet/curb weight).

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Hyosung Gt650r 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average), Kawasaki Ninja 650r 4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Hyosung Gt650r 6.5/10 and Kawasaki Ninja 650r 7.8/10. Kawasaki Ninja 650r scores higher on the overall verdict. Hyosung Gt650r caveat: You need reliable daily transport without mechanical faff. Kawasaki Ninja 650r caveat: You crave serious performance or exciting character.

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Hyosung Gt650r 69 hp, Kawasaki Ninja 650r 67 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r — which should I commute on daily?

Kawasaki Ninja 650r — New-to-intermediate riders wanting reliable daily transport.

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Hyosung Gt650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650r. Hyosung Gt650r: 69 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: some market variants may be detuned to ~47 hp for licensing restrictions) hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market tune and rider conditions), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 650r: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.