Honda Unicorn 160 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Unicorn 160 vs Honda Wave 125. Honda Unicorn 160: 13.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 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 Unicorn 160
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
13.9 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
13.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~115 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
143 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.4 L/100km or ~42 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Unicorn 160
7.2/10
"Dependable daily workhorse that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Engine longevity is exceptional
+Fuel economy consistently impressive
+Spare parts widely available
Cons
−Styling feels dated quickly
−CBS braking lacks confidence
−Neglected examples are common
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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