Yamaha Lc135 vs Honda Wave 110
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Lc135 vs Honda Wave 110. Yamaha Lc135: 11.4 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 101 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Wave 110: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Lc135
Honda Wave 110
Horsepower (hp)
11.4 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.6 Nm
8.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
11.4 hp @ 8,000 rpm
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
8.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
105 km/h
Weight
101 kg (curb weight)
101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
1.8 L/100km or approximately 55 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Lc135
7.8/10
"Arguably the most sensible used bike purchase under two grand."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine architecture
+Excellent fuel economy always
+Cheap abundant spare parts
Cons
−Rear drum brake inadequate
−Fairings crack embarrassingly easily
−Chain tensioner wears prematurely
Honda Wave 110
7.8/10
"The most sensible used bike purchase you'll ever make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Parts available everywhere
Cons
−Drum brakes feel dated
−Zero highway capability
−Neglected examples are common
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