Yamaha Jupiter Z1 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Jupiter Z1 vs Honda Wave 125. Yamaha Jupiter Z1: ~9.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 113cc engine class) hp, ~99 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary by conditions and load), 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
Yamaha Jupiter Z1
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.6 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
9 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
99 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~9.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 113cc engine class)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~9.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary by conditions and load)
~105 km/h
Weight
~99 kg (wet/curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 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 Z1
7.0/10
"A sensible, low-drama commuter that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers."
Pros
+Parts availability virtually everywhere
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Smooth, predictable gearbox
Cons
−Soft suspension feels wallowy loaded
−Carb needs regular cleaning
−Uninspiring highway performance
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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