Honda Wave 110i Vs 125i

[1happykamper]

I have yet to rent either of these bikes to get a feel....

 

I am 187cm and 95kg with gusts to 105kg.

 

The engine on a 110i has been a workhorse in SEA for several decades....but I can't find any history or reliability info on the 125i version. Anyone have this?

 

The more expensive bike may be a better buy... but is it really? Riding up Doi Suthep Chiang Mai...would a 110i manage easily? Only me riding 

 

Thanks for any comments 

 

 

[Kwasaki]

125i a bit more power and top speed more expensive but the 110i will be OK. 

 

Both are bullet proof.

[swinginglow]

Have had a 125 for 7 years now. No problems, worth the little extra over the 110.

[jvs]

If you want a little more power i would go for a used bike,the new ones seem to have a lot less power.

 

[In the jungle]

I recorded 217,000 kilometres on my old 2001 Honda Dream with just routine servicing and no engine repairs.  It has developed an engine vibration now and I have stopped using it pending investigation. 

 

The Wave 110i and Wave 125i are essentially the same engine formula as my old Honda Dream and I think you can expect a comparable lifespan.  Just keep up to schedule on the oil changes at 100 Baht a pop and they run and run.

 

 

[papa al]

125 is much more desirable.

2nd-hand is hard to find cause

Thais don't sell outside of the family.

The latest colors are really nice.

Metal-flake maroon & grey ????.

~62KB, cheap.

Buy one.

[sezze]

110 and 125 , both super reliable workhorses . Maintenance costs just the same .Difference ; the 125 has more power , not that the 110 won't do , but the 125 just has more juice . For the price difference , i would take the 125 every time . You want to spend the least possible , go for 110 or look 2nd hand .

[Kinnock]

The 110 is fine, the 125 is better as it has a bit more power, and extra lights.  It also has marginally more vibration than the 110.

 

But if you can stretch to the 125 Trail or 125 Supercub, they have ABS, which could be very valuable.  

[Andycoops]

I've had a 125i for 14 years never had a problem with it, got it as it's better with 2up than the 110.

[digbeth]

On 3/30/2023 at 7:46 PM, Kinnock said:

The 110 is fine, the 125 is better as it has a bit more power, and extra lights.  It also has marginally more vibration than the 110.

 

But if you can stretch to the 125 Trail or 125 Supercub, they have ABS, which could be very valuable.  

Supercub C125 in Thailand don't get ABS, but the keyless feature is nice... but not twice the price of the Wave or Supercub 110 nice

[Damrongsak]

On 3/30/2023 at 8:46 AM, Kinnock said:

The 110 is fine, the 125 is better as it has a bit more power, and extra lights.  It also has marginally more vibration than the 110.

 

But if you can stretch to the 125 Trail or 125 Supercub, they have ABS, which could be very valuable.  

The 125 might have about another 1.5 horsepower, assuming 100 HP/Liter which may be stretching it.  But every bit helps.