Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Honda Wave 110
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Honda Wave 110. Kymco K-pipe 125: 9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h), 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
Kymco K-pipe 125
Honda Wave 110
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
8.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market)
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
8.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h)
105 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
1.8 L/100km or approximately 55 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco K-pipe 125
7.0/10
"Cheap urban fun that rewards buyers who inspect carefully first."
Pros
+Genuinely tough little engine
+Brilliant urban maneuverability
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Breathless above 60mph
−Neglected examples everywhere
−Cheap switchgear and plastics
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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