Triton Black Lizard 450 vs Hyosung TE450S (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triton Black Lizard 450stacks up against the Hyosung TE450S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriton Black Lizard 450Hyosung TE450S
Model year20152014
Price$7,790$4,999
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower38 hp52 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight311 kg212 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. WaveDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc
Tires165/70-10 / 225/40-10 21/7-10 / 20/11-9

Triton Black Lizard 450 vs Hyosung TE450S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triton Black Lizard 450 and the Hyosung TE450S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triton Black Lizard 450 brings 38 hp in a 311 kg package, while the Hyosung TE450S counters with 52 hp at 212 kg. On price, the Hyosung TE450S has the lower MSRP.

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: