Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150 vs Honda Wave 125. Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150: ~11.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), 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 Jupiter Mx 150
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
11.4 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.5 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~11.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~13.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
~105 km/h
Weight
~115 kg (wet/curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150
7.5/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards careful used-bike shoppers."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Precise, satisfying gearbox
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Fork seals leak with age
−Cam chain rattles cold
−Bland, uninspiring styling
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
Top 10 Accessories
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