Honda Wave 100 vs Giantco XE II (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Wave 100stacks up against the Giantco XE II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Wave 100Giantco XE II
Model year20142013
Price
Engine97 cc97 cc
Horsepower7 hp6 hp
Torque7 Nm7 Nm
Weight94 kg89 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.0 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Optional drum
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires70/90-17 / 80/90-17 2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Honda Wave 100 vs Giantco XE II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Wave 100 and the Giantco XE II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Wave 100 brings 7 hp in a 94 kg package, while the Giantco XE II counters with 6 hp at 89 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: