Tvs Star City Plus vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Tvs Star City Plus vs Honda Wave 125. Tvs Star City Plus: 7.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 114 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 85–90 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
Tvs Star City Plus
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
7.8 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.7 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
114 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
7.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
8.7 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
85–90 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
114 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 55–60 km/L (real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Tvs Star City Plus
7.0/10
"A dependable city workhorse that earns every rupee of its asking price."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Affordable parts and servicing
Cons
−Buzzy above 75km/h
−Soft suspension with pillion
−Weak wet-weather braking
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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