Bajaj Platina 110 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bajaj Platina 110 vs Honda Wave 125. Bajaj Platina 110: 8.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, ~123 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~90 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Wave 125: ~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, ~101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bajaj Platina 110
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.6 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.81 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
90 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
123 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.81 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~90 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
~105 km/h
Weight
~123 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 2.2 L/100km or ~65 km/L (real-world estimate under typical Indian riding conditions)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bajaj Platina 110
6.5/10
"The most sensible, soulless motorcycle your money can currently buy."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Suspension genuinely absorbs punishment
+Parts dirt cheap everywhere
Cons
−Zero excitement factor whatsoever
−Brakes feel wooden and vague
−Budget plastics crack easily
Honda Wave 125
7.5/10
"The most sensible $1,500 you'll spend on two wheels."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Ridiculous fuel economy
+Dirt-cheap spare parts
Cons
−Zero highway capability
−Rear drum brakes underwhelm
−Steering head wears early
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