Hyosung GV250 Aquila vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GV250 Aquilastacks up against the Yamaha DS250 DragStar. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GV250 AquilaYamaha DS250 DragStar
Model year20132012
Price$3,999
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower25 hp21 hp
Torque22 Nm21 Nm
Weight176 kg
Seat height28 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2 pistons caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/90-16 / 150/80-15 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Hyosung GV250 Aquila vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung GV250 Aquila and the Yamaha DS250 DragStar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GV250 Aquila brings 25 hp in a 176 kg package, while the Yamaha DS250 DragStar counters with 21 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: