Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Honda Wave 110
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Honda Wave 110. Harley-davidson Street 500: 33 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Honda Wave 110: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Street 500
Honda Wave 110
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
8.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
33 hp @ 8,000 rpm
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
8.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
105 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, typical real-world average)
1.8 L/100km or approximately 55 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Street 500
5.5/10
"A capable city learner you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Cheap used market prices
+Manageable size for beginners
+Decent fuel economy
Cons
−Asthmatic on highways
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
−Rapid depreciation in resale
Honda Wave 110
7.8/10
"The most sensible used bike purchase you'll ever make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Parts available everywhere
Cons
−Drum brakes feel dated
−Zero highway capability
−Neglected examples are common
Top 10 Accessories
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