Hyosung GT125 vs Honda XL 125 Varadero (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung GT125stacks up against the Honda XL 125 Varadero. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Hyosung GT125 | Honda XL 125 Varadero |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Horsepower | 14 hp | 14 hp |
| Torque | 10 Nm | 10 Nm |
| Weight | 167 kg | 152 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Semi floating disc | Single disc. Dual-piston calliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 110/70-17 / 150/70-17 | 100/90-18 / 130/80-17 |
Hyosung GT125 vs Honda XL 125 Varadero — which should you buy?
Picking between the Hyosung GT125 and the Honda XL 125 Varadero usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung GT125 brings 14 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Honda XL 125 Varadero counters with 14 hp at 152 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:

