Hyosung GV250 vs Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GV250stacks up against the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GV250Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250
Model year20162011
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower25 hp21 hp
Torque22 Nm21 Nm
Weight150 kg147 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 2 pistons calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/90-ZR16 / 150/80-ZR15 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Hyosung GV250 vs Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung GV250 and the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GV250 brings 25 hp in a 150 kg package, while the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 counters with 21 hp at 147 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: