Fan is not there
Heat sensor is there but guage is not there
FI open loop not sure.. but it is standard similar to other bikes

See , you don't have a much choice when it comes to affordable sports bike.. this is the only one we have.
i was also same situation as you are now , i had to choose b/w Ninja used for 1.7L and new GTR , after i rode GTR in test drive i made my choice. coz i hated the ninja riding position. its my personal taste.

so if there is no heat gauge, what is the use of heat sensor, does it cut-off the engine if it becomes too hot....??

Fair enough, I understand your point of view. In an ideal world, you would probably buy a 250cc R15 and be happy with it for years to come. But in the not-so-ideal real world, we have to make compromises based on our priorities. Considering your usage of 100km of 4-lane Highway and 60km on well tarred ghat roads everyday, what you ideally need is a bike adept at both, and still not prohibitively expensive. The best option in this scenario is well and truly the Ninja 300.

The option you seem to be interested in, i.e. the GT250R (Rs. 2.76 lac ex showroom Pune OR just about 3.2 lac OTR Pune) actually is not much lower priced compared to a Ninja 300 (Edit: Rs. 3.85 lac OTR Pune) if you look at it subjectively. The one major benefit you get by opting for the Ninja over the GT is that since it is a much better specced machine than the GT250R, it will keep you happier longer. Secondly, since it is already 39 Ps, you will be better shielded against the urge to upgrade to a 40odd bhp bike 1/2 years down the line which there will be plenty by then. The urge to upgrade, as you know, is a real thing, especially considering the bikes that have been unveiled in the recent past. Among the trio, finances notwithstanding, Ninja 300 should be the obvious choice.

But if we bring down the budget to effectively exclude the Ninja, among the 2 250s, CBR ABS is the one I would pick if I were you. CBR ABS(ABS is highly recommended considering the high usage) is the safer bet in all scenarios that I can think of and to top it, you will end up saving a cool 1.2 lac (initial + ~15k/year in fuel costs alone) by opting for it. Had your usage been weekend-only rides to Lavasa, GT250R would have been the ideal bike but since you need more of an all-rounder (considering your future touring plans), the CBR ABS would be the smarter choice, and not just financially.

Finally, this video should help you decide better:
2013 Beginner Sportbike Shootout - YouTube

P.S.: The oil-cooling system on the GT250R is similar to the one seen on Pulsar/Avenger 200/220.
P.P.S.: The time that you have been waiting to complete your purchase, you deserve nothing but the best.

Daily dose of 160 kms is a serious issue with GT250R because of obvious reason, major one is that your back bone will be suffering a lot. Riding posture of this bike does not support your daily dose of kms ridden. You will be churning miles a lot & that does not go well with Hyosung for sure. Honda can be your most favorable mate.

Go for for a cruiser oriented bike (2013 CBR250R, upcoming CBR400R, RE 500 Classic & ZMA/R).

In simple terms CBR 250 ABS/D390 ABS is best to ride for 160kms...

Mark my word...even if you are Rossi or any great rider, you will be fed with riding stance of GT250R for daily community of 160kms, even if you say it's for one year or so.
Forget about the maintenance and petrol price etc...



Here the best one for your power/speed thirst is wiped with D390 or CBR250ABS.

"Anant", minor correction --> GT250R is 3.06 Lakhs OTR Pune.

yes you are right Ninja300 is miles ahead of GT250R in terms of everything, but i am not going to stretch my budget by 80K and i believe ninja spares will be costly too.


out of CBR250R and GT250R, everybody seems to be suggesting CBR only.... but GT250R is so addictive.... man.... i cant stop thinking about it.

performance wise, i amnot going to race it in any competition, so performance wise i am ok with GT250R, Ninja is not required.

only worry is quality, reliability, service and spare etc etc ....

i will give it a deep thought.......and then decide....

one major thing is that i am not going to do this 160 kms daily for entire life.... 6 months to 1 year max.

lets see....

where the hell are all hyosung owners.... ???

@prince
Dude, just go for the GT250 man, you know what you need... what are you waiting for?
BTW, if you want to talk to any Hyosung owners, why don't you check out the service station of Hyosung, you might find one or two at least...
Also, i suggest you take the number of the regional engineer of Hyosung and talk to him about the technical doubts, this way you will know more about the bike than a regular owner.
Good Luck!

Just wait a couple of months more, and let the CBR 500 launch, may be around 3 lacs. Should not happen that you buy d gt250 or cbr 250 and 2-3 months after that you see the cbr 500 on the road and you regret that you should have waited a little more and feel like killing yourself. There is a sum fruit called 'sabar', i have heard, its very sweet, never tasted though

@prince: sometimes the mind can't win over the heart.
Technically, ergonomically, logically and maybe financially, the CBR makes a more suitable option...but visually the GT250 wins (lots way hotter, I must admit that the CBR loses here) and emotionally (as you have your heart set madly on the GT) as well.

I faced the same dilemma ZMR vs CBR and finally listened to my heart, as there was practically very less difference between ZMR and CBR and the CBR was 50K above my budget as well. Sometimes it'd difficult to listen to logic. Sometimes you just gotta say to yourself: "Ja beta, jee le apni zindegi" (go on son, live your life!)

This year the bravery award goes to Prince from Sirohi

You are getting contagious/viral !! You will surely make some other as well mad and increase hyosung's sale in India!

Frankly speaking we need some madness to buy a sports bike! Which I see in you now. After so many denials, you are still firm to buy and giving reasons to convince us infact!! he he ...

You should buy it now!!

Infact we will enjoy reading your ownership review about GT250R.
Atlast I see one prospective owner to be active on GT250R thread(If you are not tired and don't go to sleep after the ride :P ).

We will get immense review on performance and Servicing from you dude...

Come on Prince let us hear the delivery date of GT250R !!

If you really buy GT250R then surely this thread is going to get more hotter for the pics !!

I think you have a pulsar 150 don't part it have it with you for family rides and go for gt250 at the most possible don't ride with your better half on gt250 .

hmmmmnnn, i am in a deep thought mode.....

lets see .... how it turns out....

Sorry for the intrusion. Just to learn the basics from the experts like you, kindly explain how far Hyosung GT250R is inferior to CBR250R from these details.

Let us forget the riding position which purely is subjective. And GT is not the only sports bike or supposed to be sports bike accepted in India.

Thanks in advance.

nothing is inferior man, but there are positive and aspects for each bike...