Honda Wave 125 Alpha vs Sym Citycom 125i (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Wave 125 AlphaSym Citycom 125i
Model year20152014
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp13 hp
Torque10 Nm12 Nm
Weight101 kg167 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.0 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic, ventilatedSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.50-17 / 2.75-17 120/70-15 / 140/70-14

Honda Wave 125 Alpha vs Sym Citycom 125i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Wave 125 Alpha and the Sym Citycom 125i 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 Sym Citycom 125i counters with 13 hp at 167 kg.

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: