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All Bikes/Compare/Hyosung Gv250 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Hyosung Gv250 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Hyosung Gv250 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. 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 Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Hyosung Gv250 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
26 hp @ 8,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, note: real-world top speed typically closer to 135–140 km/h)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Hyosung Gv250
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 Vulcan 900
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10

"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."

Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
Wallowy at highway speeds
Stock seat punishes long rides
Chrome quality disappoints over time

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