Yamaha Fs1 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fs1 vs Honda Wave 125. Yamaha Fs1: ~1.5 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: figures vary slightly by market year and restriction; unrestricted versions produced up to ~4–5 hp) hp, ~59 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 45–50 km/h (stock; restricted to legal limits in most markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Fs1
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
1.5 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
2 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
59 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~1.5 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: figures vary slightly by market year and restriction; unrestricted versions produced up to ~4–5 hp)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~2.0 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; official figures rarely published for this class)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
45–50 km/h (stock; restricted to legal limits in most markets)
~105 km/h
Weight
~59 kg (wet/curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (50–65 km/L typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fs1
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you buy smart and budget realistically."
Pros
+Iconic two-stroke character
+Strong enthusiast parts support
+Lightweight and nimble handling
Cons
−Most examples need work
−Powerband demands attention
−Electrics frequently corroded
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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