Honda Wave 125 vs Tvs Star City Plus
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
Tvs Star City Plus
Horsepower (hp)
9.1 hp
7.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.6 Nm
8.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
85 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
114 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
7.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
8.7 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~105 km/h
85–90 km/h
Weight
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
114 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approx. 55–60 km/L (real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
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
Tvs Star City Plus
7.0/10
"A dependable city workhorse that earns every rupee of its asking price."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Affordable parts and servicing
Cons
−Buzzy above 75km/h
−Soft suspension with pillion
−Weak wet-weather braking