Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Hyosung Aquila 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Hyosung Aquila 250. Suzuki Thunder 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Hyosung Aquila 250: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 178 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 120 km/h), Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Thunder 125
Hyosung Aquila 250
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
178 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary)
145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 120 km/h)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
178 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Thunder 125
6.5/10
"Reliable urban workhorse, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Near-indestructible air-cooled engine
+Parts widely available cheaply
+Excellent urban fuel economy
Cons
−Genuinely useless on highways
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Frequently abused by owners
Hyosung Aquila 250
5.5/10
"Decent starter cruiser if you find a clean, cared-for example."
Pros
+Genuinely affordable cruiser styling
+Low seat, easy handling
+Surprisingly characterful V-twin
Cons
−Sparse parts availability
−Electrical gremlins common
−Resale value near zero
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