Honda Blade 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Blade 125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.3 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
approximately 9.3 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimate based on regional specs)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
approximately 10.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimate based on regional specs)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market variant)
~105 km/h
Weight
approximately 101–107 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by market variant)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Blade 125
7.5/10
"The dependable workhorse that rarely disappoints sensible urban riders."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof reputation
+Excellent fuel economy returns
+Strong parts availability everywhere
Cons
−Suspension too soft, wallows
−Brakes lack real bite
−Chain wears faster than expected
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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