Hyosung Gv250 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hyosung Gv250 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125. Hyosung Gv250: 26 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, note: real-world top speed typically closer to 135–140 km/h), Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 12 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hyosung Gv250
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
10 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
139 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
26 hp @ 8,000 rpm
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, note: real-world top speed typically closer to 135–140 km/h)
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Hyosung Gv250
5.5/10
"A budget learner cruiser that demands realistic expectations and patient ownership."
Pros
+Extremely affordable used prices
+Low approachable seat height
+Decent classic cruiser styling
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Electrical reliability concerns post-10k
−Carbs need constant attention
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
7.5/10
"A smart, stylish A1-licence learner that knows its limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive cruiser styling
+Confidence-building ergonomics for learners
+Strong Kawasaki reliability record
Cons
−Runs out of puff fast
−Motorway use is painful
−Learner abuse on used examples
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