phuketrichard wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:11 am when i moved back to Phuket i sold my 100 wave in Kep and brought a used 2021 125i wave ( only 10,000 kms on it) here for 43,000 baht, ($1,265) new ones were 57,000 ($1,675) but 2 months waiting list
New 110i's Honda Wave Alpha are 35,000 ( $1,030) https://fasterwheeler.com/th/bikes/hond ... alpha-8920

LOve it< so much more power than than the 100
Strange as Cambodia the 125 dream is the preferred bike<
here the 125 i wave is preferred over the dream, ( fr semi auto's) in fact very hard to even find a new 125 Dream for sale

Kammekor wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:40 am I bit the bullet and decided to replace my 10 year old Wave 110i with a new Honda Wave. The local Honda shop in town sells it for USD 1.430. It comes with a number plate (in Khmer name only....) a small metal rack in front of the seat and two metal racks protecting the engine.

The spec's:

Displacement 109.17 cc
Maximum Power 8.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 3.7 L
Fuel consumption: 1.7 L per 100 km

What I like
The engine runs smooth and is relatively silent. It definitely makes less noise than my 10-year old Wave. The engine has a bit more power than last years' series (100 cc engine) but the 10 year old Wave (also 110cc) beats this one when it comes to power. So far I've driven about 100 km on this one and the fuel consumption doesn't come close to the claimed numbers. It is relatively fuel efficient though, it squeezes about 40-45k out of a liter of fuel I guess, which I consider pretty good. The old Wave manages about 35k out of 1L. I also like the cockpit showing all the info needed in a comprehensive way.

What I don't like
First of all, the front brake. It's nearly impossible to brake so hard the wheel will lock. For some that may be good thing (preventing the wheel from skidding), but I like more braking power than this one has. This Wave has drum brakes, the old one has a disk brake. A disk brake is so much more superior IMHO. The problem is there are no semi-automatic Honda motorcycles with a disk brake anymore (at least in Cambodia).
Second are the mirrors. I actually had them changed for Honda Dream mirrors which cost me an extra 18$ and I think every foreigner buying this bike should do so. What's the issue? The mirrors simply do not stick out enough, thus merely showing the driver's body instead of the road behind you. The Honda Dream mirrors stand out about 7 cm further showing a much larger section of the road behind you.

Why I bought this one?
When it comes to servicing and repairs there's no brand beating Honda in Cambodia. Even in the most remote places you can find the spares and skills needed.
When considering buying this bike I had two bikes to choose from. I looked into the Voltra Electric scooter (for sale in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap only) costing USD 1.680 + 10% VAT and second this Honda Wave. I liked the Voltra a lot, really a lot, they allowed a test ride, and it's a very smooth machine with loads of braking power. But in case of a repair I would have to take it to Phnom Penh. That's simply no option because I live in the far Northeast. I also considered the resale value. My 10 year old Wave which is still in a good condition cost me about USD 1.200 in 2013 and I can easily sell it for USD 400 tomorrow. The resale value of the Voltra is probably zero after a few years and it needs new batteries every few years. So the Wave it was.

Do I recommend the bike?
I have mixed feelings. I bought this bike to drive it myself for a while, and to use it for rentals in a month or three. For me, the front brake is a serious issue. On the other hand, if you're an inexperienced driver (which my renters probably are) it could be a blessing because it's nearly impossible to brake so hard the front brake locks the wheel. If that's no issue for you, I think it's a decent bike which gives you plenty of bang for your bucks at this price. The competing Honda Dream is just over 1,000$ more expensive without offering much more IMHO.