Honda Wave 125 vs Bajaj Discover 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 Wave 125
Bajaj Discover 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.1 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.6 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
135 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
11 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~105 km/h
105 km/h
Weight
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
135 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.2 L/100km (approx. 45 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bajaj Discover 125
6.5/10
"Reliable, unfussy commuter that rewards sensible buyers, not dreamers."
Pros
+Bulletproof parts availability
+Genuinely frugal fuel consumption
+Smooth, refined single-cylinder
Cons
−Fork seals fail frequently
−Notchy gearbox when cold
−Electrical connectors corrode easily