Honda Wave Dash 110 Review

Item: Honda Wave Dash 110
Rating: 7.5
Author: Motoryk

"The most sensible used commuter money can buy, full stop."

Daily urban commuters prioritising economy over everything else $800-$1,800 used 2008-2023

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

~105–110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market variant and load)

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Power

~8.5 hp

@ 7,500 rpm (estimated; official figures vary slightly by market)

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Torque

~8.5 Nm

@ 5,500 rpm (estimated)

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Fuel Economy

55.6 km/L

131 mpg · ~1.8–2.2 L/100km or approximately 45–55 km/L (real-world average)

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Service Every

3000 km

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Weight

~98–101 kg

(wet/curb weight; note: varies slightly by market variant)

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Engine

109.1 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled

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Seat Height

763 mm

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Transmission

4-speed

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Used Buyer Review

The Wave Dash 110 is Honda's bread-and-butter commuter, and honestly, it earns that reputation. The 110cc single is virtually indestructible if maintained — these things will crack 100,000km without breaking a sweat provided someone kept up with oil changes. What you're buying is dependability, not excitement. Fuel economy sits around 55-65km/L in real-world use, which is genuinely impressive and the main reason people keep coming back to this platform. Buying used, check the chain and sprockets first — budget owners neglect these constantly. The front drum brake is adequate for city speeds but inspires zero confidence in the wet. Avoid anything with a patchy service history or obvious crash damage around the lower fairing; repairs look cheap but add up. Carburetor models pre-2015 occasionally gum up from sitting, so budget for a clean if it hasn't run recently. Overall build quality punches above its price class.