Hyosung GV650 Trend Killer vs Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GV650 Trend Killerstacks up against the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GV650 Trend KillerKawasaki Vulcan® S ABS
Model year20072026
Price$8,149
Engine647 cc649 cc
Horsepower70 hp
Torque62 Nm
Weight218 kg212 kg
Seat height27 mm706 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble discHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 240/40-ZR18 Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 (59H) / Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 (69H)

Hyosung GV650 Trend Killer vs Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung GV650 Trend Killer and the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GV650 Trend Killer brings 70 hp in a 218 kg package, while the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS counters with its own power figure at 212 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: