Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 vs Hyosung Aquila GV 250 EFI (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250stacks up against the Hyosung Aquila GV 250 EFI. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 | Hyosung Aquila GV 250 EFI |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Horsepower | 21 hp | 29 hp |
| Torque | 21 Nm | — |
| Weight | 147 kg | 167 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.9 L | 3.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 80/100-18 / 130/90-15 | 110/90-16 / 150/80-M15 |
Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 vs Hyosung Aquila GV 250 EFI — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 and the Hyosung Aquila GV 250 EFI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 brings 21 hp in a 147 kg package, while the Hyosung Aquila GV 250 EFI counters with 29 hp at 167 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: