Honda Dream Neo vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Dream Neo vs Honda Wave 125. Honda Dream Neo: 8.36 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 102 kg (curb/wet 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
Honda Dream Neo
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.36 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.05 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
90 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.36 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
8.05 Nm @ 5,500 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
102 kg (curb/wet weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
60–65 km/L (approximately 1.54–1.67 L/100km, manufacturer claimed; real-world ~55–60 km/L)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Dream Neo
6.5/10
"Sensible urban workhorse, but ambition ends at city limits."
Pros
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Dirt-cheap maintenance costs
+Bulletproof engine reliability
Cons
−Gutless above 70km/h
−Drum brakes feel dated
−Zero highway confidence
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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