Suzuki Raider R150 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Raider R150 vs Honda Wave 125. Suzuki Raider R150: ~13.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm (carbureted); ~15.7 hp @ 9,000 rpm (Fi variant — best estimate) hp, ~107–112 kg (curb/wet weight depending on variant) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Suzuki Raider R150
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.5 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm (carbureted); ~15.7 hp @ 9,000 rpm (Fi variant — best estimate)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~13.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (carbureted); ~14.0 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (Fi variant — best estimate)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and conditions)
~105 km/h
Weight
~107–112 kg (curb/wet weight depending on variant)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
35–40 km/L (approximately 2.5–2.9 L/100km, real-world average; Fi variant slightly more efficient)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Raider R150
8.2/10
"The sharpest used buy under two grand, period."
Pros
+Strong, rev-happy engine
+Tight, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Fuel injection runs cleanly
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Cramped above average height
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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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