Suzuki Ue125 Saluto vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto vs Honda Wave 125. Suzuki Ue125 Saluto: 8.7 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 114 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Ue125 Saluto
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.7 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.2 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
114 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.7 hp @ 7,000 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.2 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 95 km/h (estimated)
~105 km/h
Weight
114 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 55-60 km/L (estimated real-world average; official claim ~63 km/L)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto
6.5/10
"A solid urban workhorse that rewards careful buying and regular maintenance."
Pros
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Parts cheap and available
+Reliable when well maintained
Cons
−Drum brakes feel wooden wet
−No highway capability whatsoever
−Carb gums up easily
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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