Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser vs Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiserstacks up against the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GV 1000 CruiserHarley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider
Model year20041978
Price
Engine995 cc997 cc
Horsepower57 hp
Weight240 kg
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 200/70-ZR17 3.75-19 / 4.25-18

Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser vs Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser and the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser brings its published horsepower in a 240 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider counters with 57 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: