Yamaha Cygnus X vs Honda Wave 125 Alpha (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Cygnus XHonda Wave 125 Alpha
Model year20162015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp9 hp
Torque9 Nm10 Nm
Weight112 kg101 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic, ventilated
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-12 / 120/70-12 2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Yamaha Cygnus X vs Honda Wave 125 Alpha — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Cygnus X and the Honda Wave 125 Alpha usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Cygnus X brings 11 hp in a 112 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: