Suzuki Smash 115 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Smash 115
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.8 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
Approximately 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
Approximately 8.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 110 km/h (estimated, may vary by market variant)
~105 km/h
Weight
Approximately 97–101 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by market variant)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 1.7–2.0 L/100km (50–60 km/L typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Smash 115
7.2/10
"Unbeatable urban commuter, just never mistake it for anything else."
Pros
+Genuinely bulletproof when maintained
+Exceptional fuel economy always
+Parts cheap and everywhere
Cons
−Struggles above 80kph badly
−Vibration on sustained highways
−Minimal braking performance overall
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