Rieju CityLine 125 IE vs Honda Wave 125 Alpha (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecRieju CityLine 125 IEHonda Wave 125 Alpha
Model year20172015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight167 kg101 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave disc. Single disc. Hydraulic, ventilated
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave disc. Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-14 / 140/60-14 2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Rieju CityLine 125 IE vs Honda Wave 125 Alpha — which should you buy?

Picking between the Rieju CityLine 125 IE and the Honda Wave 125 Alpha usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Rieju CityLine 125 IE brings its published horsepower in a 167 kg package, while the Honda Wave 125 Alpha counters with 9 hp at 101 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: