Honda Unicorn 150 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Unicorn 150 vs Honda Wave 125. Honda Unicorn 150: 13.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 146 kg (kerb/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Unicorn 150
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
13.3 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.5 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
146 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
13.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
146 kg (kerb/curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
55–60 km/L (approximately 1.7–1.8 L/100km, real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Unicorn 150
7.8/10
"The most sensible used 150 money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine internals
+Excellent parts availability everywhere
+Fuel injection starts reliably always
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
−Zero excitement whatsoever
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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