Honda Wave 125 Alpha vs Honda SH Mode (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Wave 125 Alphastacks up against the Honda SH Mode. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Wave 125 AlphaHonda SH Mode
Model year20152015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp11 hp
Torque10 Nm12 Nm
Weight101 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.0 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic, ventilatedSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-17 / 2.75-17 100/80-16 / 120/80-16

Honda Wave 125 Alpha vs Honda SH Mode — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Wave 125 Alpha and the Honda SH Mode usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Wave 125 Alpha brings 9 hp in a 101 kg package, while the Honda SH Mode counters with 11 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: