Hyosung Gt650r vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gt650r vs Yamaha Fazer 250. 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. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hyosung Gt650r
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
69 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
61 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
69 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: some market variants may be detuned to ~47 hp for licensing restrictions)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
61 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market tune and rider conditions)
135 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Hyosung Gt650r
6.5/10
"Decent budget sportbike that demands a very careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Genuinely fun parallel-twin engine
+Aggressive looks, low price
+Comfortable for longer stints
Cons
−Electrical reliability is suspect
−Parts availability genuinely awful
−Budget plastics feel exactly that
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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