Yamaha Lc135 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Lc135 vs Honda Wave 125. 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 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 Lc135
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
11.4 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.6 Nm
10.6 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
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
~10.6 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)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
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 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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