Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded) vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded) vs Honda Wave 125. Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded): ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data hp, ~118–125 kg (wet/curb weight) — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data weight, top speed ~145–155 km/h — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
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Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded)
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~145–155 km/h — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
~105 km/h
Weight
~118–125 kg (wet/curb weight) — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 5–7 L/100km (off-road/enduro use) — ESTIMATE, model identity uncertain
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
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Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded)
8.0/10
"Buy a well-serviced example and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Broad, usable power delivery
+Excellent parts availability
+Bulletproof when maintained
Cons
−Valve clearances need frequent checking
−Heavy versus European rivals
−Neglected examples are expensive
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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