Hyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 Cruiser vs Honda Shadow 125 (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 Cruiserstacks up against the Honda Shadow 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 CruiserHonda Shadow 125
Model year20072006
Price$3,595
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Torque10 Nm11 Nm
Weight157 kg146 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Hyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 Cruiser vs Honda Shadow 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 Cruiser and the Honda Shadow 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 Cruiser brings 15 hp in a 157 kg package, while the Honda Shadow 125 counters with 15 hp at 146 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: