Yamaha Saluto Rx 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125 vs Honda Wave 125. Yamaha Saluto Rx 125: ~8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~111 kg (curb weight; estimated) 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 Rx 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 (estimated)
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~10.1 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h (estimated)
~105 km/h
Weight
~111 kg (curb weight; estimated)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average; estimated)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
6.5/10
"Solid urban commuter, but don't dare dream beyond city limits."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Near-indestructible engine internals
+Effortless city traffic maneuverability
Cons
−Drum brakes inspire zero confidence
−Horrible high-speed vibration
−Carb clogs with ethanol fuel
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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