Honda Super Cub C125 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 Super Cub C125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.8 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.6 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.6 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.7 L/100km or ~59 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Super Cub C125
8.5/10
"The most sensible small bike Honda has built in decades."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Holds resale value well
Cons
−Fork seals fail early
−Semi-auto divides opinion sharply
−Bodywork panels expensive to replace
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