Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Honda Wave 125. Yamaha Saluto 125: 8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 111 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Saluto 125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated)
~105 km/h
Weight
111 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.3 L/100km or approximately 55-60 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Saluto 125
6.5/10
"Boring, reliable, and cheap to run — commuter perfection if priced right."
Pros
+Engine genuinely bulletproof
+Cheap parts availability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension under load
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Budget plastics crack easily
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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