Yamaha Ybr 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Ybr 125 vs Honda Wave 125. Yamaha Ybr 125: 9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Ybr 125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.8 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Ybr 125
7.5/10
"The most dependable commuter £2,000 can realistically buy you."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, genuinely bulletproof
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Parts dirt cheap everywhere
Cons
−Utterly zero riding excitement
−Soft brakes need immediate upgrade
−Cheap 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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