Honda Wave 125 vs Suzuki Smash 115
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
Suzuki Smash 115
Horsepower (hp)
9.1 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.6 Nm
8.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
97 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Approximately 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Approximately 8.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~105 km/h
Approximately 110 km/h (estimated, may vary by market variant)
Weight
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Approximately 97–101 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by market variant)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 1.7–2.0 L/100km (50–60 km/L typical 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
Suzuki Smash 115
7.2/10
"Unbeatable urban commuter, just never mistake it for anything else."
Pros
+Genuinely bulletproof when maintained
+Exceptional fuel economy always
+Parts cheap and everywhere
Cons
−Struggles above 80kph badly
−Vibration on sustained highways
−Minimal braking performance overall