Suzuki Tl1000s vs Hyosung Gt650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Tl1000s vs Hyosung Gt650r. Suzuki Tl1000s: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 241 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Tl1000s
Hyosung Gt650r
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
69 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: some market variants may be detuned to ~47 hp for licensing restrictions)
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market tune and rider conditions)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Tl1000s
7.0/10
"A flawed, thrilling classic that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Strong mid-range torque
+Aggressive, timeless styling
Cons
−Rotary damper nightmare
−Intense heat in traffic
−Deferred maintenance everywhere
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
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