Hyosung GT650R vs Kawasaki Ninja® 650 ABS KRT Edition (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GT650Rstacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® 650 ABS KRT Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung GT650RKawasaki Ninja® 650 ABS KRT Edition
Model year20162025
Price
Engine647 cc649 cc
Horsepower79 hp
Torque67 Nm
Weight204 kg192 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating rotor, 2 pistons calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating rotor, 2 pistons calipers
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W / Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 160/60ZR17 M/C 69W

Hyosung GT650R vs Kawasaki Ninja® 650 ABS KRT Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung GT650R and the Kawasaki Ninja® 650 ABS KRT Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GT650R brings 79 hp in a 204 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja® 650 ABS KRT Edition counters with its own power figure at 192 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: