Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Honda Wave 125. 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 125: ~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, ~101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco K-pipe 125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
10.6 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)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~10.6 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)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
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 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
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