Honda Cb125f vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb125f vs Honda Wave 125. Honda Cb125f: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market and rider weight), 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
Honda Cb125f
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
110–115 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market and rider weight)
~105 km/h
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb125f
6.5/10
"The sensible, slightly dull choice that rarely lets you down."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Fuel injection always starts
Cons
−Painfully slow on A-roads
−Soft uninspiring suspension
−Gets thrashed by commuters
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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