Honda Shine 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Shine 125 vs Honda Wave 125. Honda Shine 125: 10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 126 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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 Shine 125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
10.7 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.9 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
126 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
126 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.3 L/100km or approximately 55-60 km/L (real-world average, estimated)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Shine 125
7.2/10
"Sensible, unbreakable commuter that rewards practicality over passion."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent fuel economy
+Cheap widespread spare parts
Cons
−Drum brakes feel wooden
−Zero excitement factor
−Headstock wear pre-2018
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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