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

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

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 CruiserHonda VT 125 Shadow
Model year20072003
Price$3,595
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Torque10 Nm11 Nm
Weight157 kg145 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-17 / 130/90-15

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

Picking between the Hyosung GV125 Aquila - GV125 Cruiser and the Honda VT 125 Shadow 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 VT 125 Shadow counters with 15 hp at 145 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: