Suzuki Shogun Sp 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Shogun Sp 125 vs Honda Wave 125. Suzuki Shogun Sp 125: 9.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 97 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated), 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
Suzuki Shogun Sp 125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.5 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
9.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated)
~105 km/h
Weight
97 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
35–40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Shogun Sp 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous, reliable, and genuinely hard to kill when bought right."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent parts availability
+Strong fuel economy
Cons
−Front drum brake marginal
−Zero excitement factor
−Cam chain neglect common
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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