Honda Shadow 125 vs Hyosung GV 125 Cruiser (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow 125stacks up against the Hyosung GV 125 Cruiser. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow 125Hyosung GV 125 Cruiser
Model year20062004
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight146 kg150 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/90-16 / 130/90-15

Honda Shadow 125 vs Hyosung GV 125 Cruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow 125 and the Hyosung GV 125 Cruiser usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow 125 brings 15 hp in a 146 kg package, while the Hyosung GV 125 Cruiser counters with its own power figure at 150 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: