Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Hyosung GV 250 N (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star 250stacks up against the Hyosung GV 250 N. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 250Hyosung GV 250 N
Model year20182017
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight176 kg
Seat height26 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2 pistons caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/100-18 / 130/90-15 110/90-16 / 150/80-15

Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Hyosung GV 250 N — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 250 and the Hyosung GV 250 N usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 250 brings 21 hp, while the Hyosung GV 250 N counters with its own power figure at 176 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: