Hyosung GT250RC vs KTM RC 250 R (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GT250RCstacks up against the KTM RC 250 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GT250RCKTM RC 250 R
Model year20162016
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower27 hp31 hp
Torque23 Nm
Weight188 kg
Seat height33 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Semi floating double discs, 2 pistons calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 150/70-17 95/75-R17 / 115/75-R17

Hyosung GT250RC vs KTM RC 250 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung GT250RC and the KTM RC 250 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GT250RC brings 27 hp in a 188 kg package, while the KTM RC 250 R counters with 31 hp.

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: