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2015Honda Wave 100R
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The 2015 Honda Wave 100R is a lightweight, fuel-efficient scooter designed for budget-conscious commuters and new riders seeking practical urban transportation. Powered by a modest 97cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine with automatic transmission, it delivers reliable everyday performance with minimal maintenance requirements. The Wave 100R is best known for its simplicity, affordability, and proven durability in developing markets and crowded city environments.
- Capacity
- 97.1 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 91.5 kg
- Seat height
- 751 mm
- Power
- 7.3 HP (5.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2015 Honda Wave 100R
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7.3 HP (5.4 kW) @ 8000 RPM | 7.3 HP (5.4 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A budget-friendly Asian-market cub built for short urban commutes, errands and school runs, prioritizing low running costs and fuel economy over speed.
- Built for
- A humble, dependable little workhorse-cheap, economical and endlessly practical, with no pretensions to speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not for highway travel, touring, spirited riding or taller riders wanting power; the 97cc engine and 3.7L tank limit it to short, low-speed trips.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 97.1 ccm
- Power
- 7.3 HP (5.4 kW)
- Torque
- 7.3 Nm (0.7 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0798 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 50.0 x 49.5 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- AC-CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1234 mm
- Overall length
- 1898 mm
- Overall width
- 705 mm
- Overall height
- 1057 mm
- Seat height
- 751 mm
- Dry weight
- 91.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 3.70 litres
- Ground clearance
- 133 mm
- Oil capacity
- 0.90 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Twin shocks
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic, ventilated
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 70/90-17
- Rear tyre
- 80/90-17
Other
- Color options
- Blue, red, white, silver
- Comments
- Cub sold in some Asian countries.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 97 cc | 97 cc | 97 cc | 97 cc |
| Dry weight | 92 kg | 92 kg | 92 kg | 92 kg |
| Seat height | 751 mm | 751 mm | 751 mm | 751 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Wave 100R?
The 2015 Honda Wave 100R has a Capacity of 97.1 ccm (5.93 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Wave 100R have?
The 2015 Honda Wave 100R has a Power of 7.3 HP (5.4 kW).
What is the torque of the Honda Wave 100R?
The 2015 Honda Wave 100R has a Torque of 7.3 Nm (0.7 kgf-m or 5.4 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Honda Wave 100R weigh?
The 2015 Honda Wave 100R has a Dry weight of 91.5 kg (201.7 pounds).
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