Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Honda Wave 110
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Honda Wave 110. Kawasaki Barako Ii 175: ~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Wave 110: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
Honda Wave 110
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.7 Nm
8.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~13.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
8.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
105 km/h
Weight
~121 kg (wet/curb weight)
101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
1.8 L/100km or approximately 55 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
7.0/10
"The most practical used buy for utility-focused Filipino riders."
Pros
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Handles rough roads well
Cons
−Highway cruising is miserable
−Rear frame cracks common
−Dated suspension, harsh ride
Honda Wave 110
7.8/10
"The most sensible used bike purchase you'll ever make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Parts available everywhere
Cons
−Drum brakes feel dated
−Zero highway capability
−Neglected examples are common
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