As a Vietnamese who was born in Vietnam, currently living in the States, I used to see a lot of Honda Waves and other similarly styled motorcycles known as 'underbones'. It really is part of Southeast Asian culture since most people rely on it as a cheap mode of transportation if they couldn't afford a car. I've also seen an old Wave - circa 90's or early 2000's - in the US.
I'm very happy for you. In my humble opinion, this is the best version of the Wave. Dual headlights, massive underseat storage,.... Unlike the fancier bikes I prefer the simple, charming air-cooled 125cc engine. The layout of the exhaust is also more resilient against issues when taking it offroad compared to the later 2018 revision. If you convert the headlights to LED (you'll need to update the charging system), you get brighter lights too. I personally also prefer the looks. The newer one is more plain which I find kinda boring. I'm grateful that I was able to bring my 2014 Wave 125i into Australia from Thailand where I also lived for 2 years. When I lived there, I was thinking long and hard about the type of bike I wanted buy to tour South East Asia and at some point around the world. No other bike is as versatile as this version.
I've been a Honda Underbone user for more than 10 years and I can vouch for their reliability and their minimal maintenance requirements. If someway somehow I will live outside the Philippines, I will still for sure find a way to get one to use it wherever I am! lol
Nice one! I had same bike but it's called Honda Future 125cc,few modifications has been made such as bore up to 150cc (changing piston/block) race camshaft, racing clutch etc² overall very satisfied with it 🤙
A Malaysian bloke from the future (2023), I was considering Honda Dash or Honda Wave and came across your review. Most likely I am getting a Wave for funny reason really. I think it is the only bike with a an 8L compartment that can fit a helmet. Yup you don't need an aftermarket box that you mount on the back, I kind of hate that :-) I am going to the shop tomorrow morning. I don't about any other countries, but in Malaysia with any bike purchase you'll get a free helmet, raincoat and a wheel lock. Any shop you go mate! no kidding. Till then, ride safe.
Gidday mate! Thats awesome. The under seat storage is a big bonus. Really makes a huge difference for me. I will be in Malaysia again next year. Can't wait!
I'm watching these Wave videos because I'm returning to the Philippines in a couple of months and I want to get a bike there. I ride a 2006 HD Springer in the US and I want something small, cheap and cheerful. In other words, the opposite of what I have here. The engines in the Waves are almost identical to the Honda Fury 50cc I had in the 70s as a kid. I learned how to work on bikes from owning that Hoda..
I've been in the Philippines for a year now. I ended up buying a Honda XR15O in January '23. I've been having a lot of fun upgrading it. It's perfect for me here, but I still have a soft spot for a simple cheap underbone. They are super common here, cheap to buy and run and fun to ride. I rode a friend's Honda XRM and also the Honda ADV 160 scooter. As cheap as they are, I may get a Wave one of these days..
Im filipino who lived in auckland. I missed my honda scoopy when i was there. Would have loved to see the familiar honda wave in your beautiful country
Much love from Malaysia! Watched your video on the Suzuki FX125. I own a Suzuki Belang 150 myself. Love you're content. Hope you can make a video on the small bike culture at New Zealand
It sucks you can’t get a Wave in the US either. I too got the c90/wave bug in SE Asia. The super cub is available in the US, but it’s a silly retro styled thing and is expensive. It’s funny how less expensive these things are in Asia. Like $1700 vs $3700. I’m mad about it.
For sure! I agree totally. I guess these are built to Thai standards; which doesn't mean they are less safe. But it does mean they don't conform to some countries standards without things like ABS. Because of this they can be cheaper for their home market. Many countries won't allow them to be imported now. This particular one was imported to New Zealand in 2016, but I managed to get a hold of it. The legality process in NZ was almost impossible - but eventually managed to get it a license plate. Thankfully!
Because everyone on motorcycle community will looking for bigger bike. Like, faaar bigger. Even Ninja 400 is considered as beginner bike in US. If you want US spec of Wave. Go looking for 150 variant (sharing engine with CRF150F). The 125 variant is barely make 60-70 mph and always be treated as 2-wheels Miata
Unless you live in a congested city in the US where traffic can't get up to speed, these type of bikes just can't keep up with the traffic here in the US. I'm in Texas and they drive like maniacs, especially those jacked up bro dozer pickup drivers. My HD does fine here though. I'm looking forward to riding in the PI on something smaller where the traffic is slower.
Nice video mate. I just collected a Yamaha Zuma 2t last month. Blew the engine last week :/ I’d really love a wave but I can’t really get one where I currently live. Los Angeles USA
The closest thing we have is the retro Honda Cub and it's pretty expensive compared to the price of a new Wave in the Philippines. I plan to get something like that when I return soon. I ride a HD Springer in Texas (hot here right now!)..
Nice vid, thanks. I'm in Thailand for a year and wondered what bike you would buy if you were here at this point in time? I'm thinking of going for one of the 150cc scooters for that extra bit of power on longer rides, but mostly will be riding around town (Pattaya). Thanks
I had seen that guy most mornings before filming this video. I'd always pretend to race him at the traffic lights and this day he decided to show me whats up. Still can't beat the class of a Honda wave!
Living in Vietnam now, and yes.. I'm an avid rider of the honda future/wave125 - i have the same model as you 2015 ❤ it to bits. I've met loads shops - can mod the bike to basically anything (abs, elec key, engine cc you name it) So, technically you could install abs and make it street legal in NZ. An abs system on me wave 125 would be about 250$ usd. Fyi
I bet your videos quality is great on your side. But man, youtube video compression sucks nowadays, 1080p just looked like 720p with this reduced bitrate.
Hello there mate! In Sweden we have a very similar one called the honda innova with the same engine and all. What would you say is the highest comfortable cruise speed? and what can it do in inclines? thank you :) I consider getting one once i aquire my motorcykle license. I ride a yamaha mt at the driver school btw, haha
here in southeast asia (im from the PH) we have those and from my experience its around 60-80kph it depends on model like either 110cc or 125cc. and its semi automatic so on the incline you can go low gear. but i suggest slightly upgrade it, muffler, topbox, breaks and lights, those are really really easy to find and have lots of youtube vids for upgrade for whatever want you will have.
@@SmallBikeStuff we are now in chiang mai we sorted our condo, 3 months to chill. We are thinking of travelling south to the coast from here when they start burning. Would you think it sensible to do that journey 2s up on a wave? The uk anything below a 600cc isnt big enough but I'm starting to see that might not be true. A penny for your thoughts sir
Hi, just want to tell you if you happen visit indonesia, jakarta specially, and you want to hang out with another honda wave user, please contact Honda Supra X 125 Community, honda wave 125 is honda supra x 125 in indonesia btw
Woah didn't know someone outside Southeast Asia had a Honda Wave 125i, you better see some Southeast Asian Road Race lol, some of them use this bike to race 😂😅
Yeah I love my Honda Wave 125i! It's honestly the best bike for daily commuting. So much storage and enough power for the city. I am modifying it - be sure to check out my next episode.
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As a Vietnamese who was born in Vietnam, currently living in the States, I used to see a lot of Honda Waves and other similarly styled motorcycles known as 'underbones'. It really is part of Southeast Asian culture since most people rely on it as a cheap mode of transportation if they couldn't afford a car. I've also seen an old Wave - circa 90's or early 2000's - in the US.
I never thought someone from NZ could import a Honda Wave there.
Wow! A Wave in the USA. Thats crazy. There are not many in New Zealand.
Just wanted to say that the sky/weather is absolutely gorgeous. Makes me think of visiting. I forgot I came for Honda Wave video.
Thanks so much! New Zealand is beautiful.
I'm very happy for you.
In my humble opinion, this is the best version of the Wave.
Dual headlights, massive underseat storage,....
Unlike the fancier bikes I prefer the simple, charming air-cooled 125cc engine.
The layout of the exhaust is also more resilient against issues when taking it offroad compared to the later 2018 revision. If you convert the headlights to LED (you'll need to update the charging system), you get brighter lights too. I personally also prefer the looks. The newer one is more plain which I find kinda boring.
I'm grateful that I was able to bring my 2014 Wave 125i into Australia from Thailand where I also lived for 2 years.
When I lived there, I was thinking long and hard about the type of bike I wanted buy to tour South East Asia and at some point around the world.
No other bike is as versatile as this version.
Beautiful humble bike that does what it loves to do and that is to be at your side daily. Awesome bike buddy, ride safe!
Nice story on how you picked it up, and a good friend going out to check on the bike for you. The Wave looks good mate. love that color too.
Thanks dude!
This brings back so many fond memories of SE Asia - nice vid thx mate!
Thanks Gavin, really love reading comments like this.
I've been a Honda Underbone user for more than 10 years and I can vouch for their reliability and their minimal maintenance requirements. If someway somehow I will live outside the Philippines, I will still for sure find a way to get one to use it wherever I am! lol
Yeah I didn't want to leave South East Asia without one. Thanks for watching!
You can get the CT125 here in Canada!
This is THE South East Asian bike. You see em everywhere here. Our version of the Supercub. Might not look as good as the Cub but it gets the job done
Yeah it sure is! I love it so much. Next week I'll be releasing a video with my first modifications!
Nice honda wave and love the exhaust on it! Would be cool to see a video of your review of the bike on a whole if you havent done it.
Great story! I miss my Honda wave
Thomas Hallen lets ride together soon!
That’s awesome, I’m living in Vietnam and have a wave atm would love to bring it back to aus.
Nice one! I had same bike but it's called Honda Future 125cc,few modifications has been made such as bore up to 150cc (changing piston/block) race camshaft, racing clutch etc² overall very satisfied with it 🤙
A Malaysian bloke from the future (2023), I was considering Honda Dash or Honda Wave and came across your review. Most likely I am getting a Wave for funny reason really. I think it is the only bike with a an 8L compartment that can fit a helmet. Yup you don't need an aftermarket box that you mount on the back, I kind of hate that :-) I am going to the shop tomorrow morning. I don't about any other countries, but in Malaysia with any bike purchase you'll get a free helmet, raincoat and a wheel lock. Any shop you go mate! no kidding. Till then, ride safe.
Gidday mate! Thats awesome. The under seat storage is a big bonus. Really makes a huge difference for me. I will be in Malaysia again next year. Can't wait!
I'm watching these Wave videos because I'm returning to the Philippines in a couple of months and I want to get a bike there. I ride a 2006 HD Springer in the US and I want something small, cheap and cheerful. In other words, the opposite of what I have here. The engines in the Waves are almost identical to the Honda Fury 50cc I had in the 70s as a kid. I learned how to work on bikes from owning that Hoda..
Thats awesome to read your story. I have just uploaded a new video about the Honda Wave. Time to modify the engine!
Honda wave is known for its longevity if and comfyness we have wave 110
I've been in the Philippines for a year now. I ended up buying a Honda XR15O in January '23. I've been having a lot of fun upgrading it. It's perfect for me here, but I still have a soft spot for a simple cheap underbone. They are super common here, cheap to buy and run and fun to ride. I rode a friend's Honda XRM and also the Honda ADV 160 scooter.
As cheap as they are, I may get a Wave one of these days..
Im filipino who lived in auckland. I missed my honda scoopy when i was there. Would have loved to see the familiar honda wave in your beautiful country
How cool! I love all the bikes in the Philippines. I wish we had more of them in NZ.
Nice to see bikers with a love for Small bikes.
I own a TVS XL100; you might want to look into it :)
Nice. I love Honda Wabe 😇
Nice story,cool to see underbones abroad😁subscribed from the philippines.
Much love from Malaysia! Watched your video on the Suzuki FX125. I own a Suzuki Belang 150 myself. Love you're content. Hope you can make a video on the small bike culture at New Zealand
Thanks so much. Malaysia is my favourite place to ride Small Bikes!
It sucks you can’t get a Wave in the US either. I too got the c90/wave bug in SE Asia. The super cub is available in the US, but it’s a silly retro styled thing and is expensive. It’s funny how less expensive these things are in Asia. Like $1700 vs $3700. I’m mad about it.
For sure! I agree totally. I guess these are built to Thai standards; which doesn't mean they are less safe. But it does mean they don't conform to some countries standards without things like ABS. Because of this they can be cheaper for their home market. Many countries won't allow them to be imported now. This particular one was imported to New Zealand in 2016, but I managed to get a hold of it. The legality process in NZ was almost impossible - but eventually managed to get it a license plate. Thankfully!
Because everyone on motorcycle community will looking for bigger bike. Like, faaar bigger. Even Ninja 400 is considered as beginner bike in US.
If you want US spec of Wave. Go looking for 150 variant (sharing engine with CRF150F). The 125 variant is barely make 60-70 mph and always be treated as 2-wheels Miata
Unless you live in a congested city in the US where traffic can't get up to speed, these type of bikes just can't keep up with the traffic here in the US. I'm in Texas and they drive like maniacs, especially those jacked up bro dozer pickup drivers. My HD does fine here though. I'm looking forward to riding in the PI on something smaller where the traffic is slower.
Nice video mate. I just collected a Yamaha Zuma 2t last month. Blew the engine last week :/
I’d really love a wave but I can’t really get one where I currently live. Los Angeles USA
The closest thing we have is the retro Honda Cub and it's pretty expensive compared to the price of a new Wave in the Philippines. I plan to get something like that when I return soon. I ride a HD Springer in Texas (hot here right now!)..
Thanks for watching! I am so lucky to have a Wave here.
Nice vid, thanks. I'm in Thailand for a year and wondered what bike you would buy if you were here at this point in time? I'm thinking of going for one of the 150cc scooters for that extra bit of power on longer rides, but mostly will be riding around town (Pattaya). Thanks
Hahaha......at 5:02 when you said "nice try mate"!!....that's so hilarious!!😂😂😂
I had seen that guy most mornings before filming this video. I'd always pretend to race him at the traffic lights and this day he decided to show me whats up. Still can't beat the class of a Honda wave!
Honda wave is legendary on philippines
Living in Vietnam now, and yes.. I'm an avid rider of the honda future/wave125 - i have the same model as you 2015 ❤ it to bits. I've met loads shops - can mod the bike to basically anything (abs, elec key, engine cc you name it) So, technically you could install abs and make it street legal in NZ. An abs system on me wave 125 would be about 250$ usd. Fyi
Very interesting about the ABS! I had no idea it could be fitted after.
I bet your videos quality is great on your side.
But man, youtube video compression sucks nowadays, 1080p just looked like 720p with this reduced bitrate.
Fiqih TH-cam definitely compresses it a wee bit. But it also can take an hour or so for the video to fully process and appear in TH-cam’s maximum HD.
I also love the Honda wave!!!
i have the wave 125 first gen but it's called supra x 125 here it's really an amazing bike. nothing extraordinary just a simple good ol' bike.
Sometimes simple is better!
Greetings From Sarawak Malaysia Borneo island🌾🤜🤛😃👍nice wave😃
Thanks so much! Love the Wave and I can't wait to visit your island some day.
@@SmallBikeStuff 😃🤜🤛just online and good morning From here.its 08:06am now🤝
Hi, I’m from malaysia.. can you review Aveta Ranger 110 …
Hello there mate! In Sweden we have a very similar one called the honda innova with the same engine and all. What would you say is the highest comfortable cruise speed? and what can it do in inclines? thank you :) I consider getting one once i aquire my motorcykle license. I ride a yamaha mt at the driver school btw, haha
here in southeast asia (im from the PH) we have those and from my experience its around 60-80kph it depends on model like either 110cc or 125cc. and its semi automatic so on the incline you can go low gear. but i suggest slightly upgrade it, muffler, topbox, breaks and lights, those are really really easy to find and have lots of youtube vids for upgrade for whatever want you will have.
I need a basket for my CT110 , NOW ;)
Baskets are the best.
how was the fuel consumption on that bike sir?
Stock Honda Wave's are very fuel efficient. More than 200km per tank.
Are those automatic? Thinking of buying one.
What we call semi auto in the bike world. You shift with your feet but there is no clutch for the hand to worry about.
@@SmallBikeStuff Ok man, sounds cool to me, now i want it even more.
We are out there now and thinking about a honda wave 🙏
I’ll be there soon! Honda Waves are amazing. Or if you like no gears then go for the Honda Click
@@SmallBikeStuff I think I'll like the gears. Unless automatic is more fun on a bike than it is in cars. Your videos are showing the way brother
@@358life6 Yeah thats what I enjoyed too. Being able to choose the gear that I wanted. Thanks for watching! Appreciate your viewership.
@@SmallBikeStuff we are now in chiang mai we sorted our condo, 3 months to chill. We are thinking of travelling south to the coast from here when they start burning. Would you think it sensible to do that journey 2s up on a wave? The uk anything below a 600cc isnt big enough but I'm starting to see that might not be true. A penny for your thoughts sir
white car is myvi/passo?
คุณเคยเห็น125i 2ระบบหรือเปล่า#เต้าหู้แปดริ้ว
What's the name of the song at the end, I like it.
Hi, just want to tell you if you happen visit indonesia, jakarta specially, and you want to hang out with another honda wave user, please contact Honda Supra X 125 Community, honda wave 125 is honda supra x 125 in indonesia btw
Omgg i love itt
Thanks for watching!
Hello form Malaysia sir
Thanks for watching!
In Kao Sok in thailand I saw someone transporting an Elephant with a honda wave
Wow!
I wish we could buy these, or the 150 im the states.
Thanks for watching!
Put brembo rcs corsa corta, and put brembo 4 piston axial to this wave, it will make it thailand style modification
Woah didn't know someone outside Southeast Asia had a Honda Wave 125i, you better see some Southeast Asian Road Race lol, some of them use this bike to race 😂😅
Yeah I love my Honda Wave 125i! It's honestly the best bike for daily commuting. So much storage and enough power for the city. I am modifying it - be sure to check out my next episode.
Here in Philippines, your what so called commuter bike is being used as a racer bike 🤣
Daily commuter that uses very little gasoline. Cheap 'n safe as compared to bigger bikes.
Completely agree. I love this bike.
i like honda wave i own 1 but it is honda wave 110R
we have the red one in PH.
Very cool!
Come & visitting
Yes bro! After COVID.
@@SmallBikeStuff ride onn
Its A INDONESIAN Motor To!
Haha this one is made in Thailand. Not a Supra.
That thing is basically Miata on road
8 minutes and not a money shot of the bike
That’s because it’s being saved for it’s rebuild later this year :)
Sợ quá cơ
Thanks for watching!
@@SmallBikeStuff yes sir ☺