Honda Wave Alpha vs Modenas Karisma 125 Comparison

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Things we like	Affordable Extremely fuel efficient Comfortable ride Read More	Sporty styling Linear and refined performance Read More
Things we don't like	Small fuel tank Outdated design Read More	Build quality could have been better Lack of features Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	109.17 cc	124.66 cc
Maximum Power	8.2 hp	9.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	3.7 L	4.6 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	50 mm x 55.597 mm	52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1	9.6:1
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Maximum Torque	8.42 Nm	--
Clutch Type	Automatic Centrifugal Type	--
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC Air Cooled Engine	4-Stroke, 1-Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2-Valves
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhuast
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	5500 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Moped	Scooter
Width	703 mm	--
Seat Height	766 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1089 mm	--
Oil Tank Capacity	1.0 L	--
Wheel Base	1227 mm	--
Kerb Weight	99 kg	--
Length	1937 mm	--

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric & Kick	Kick & Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Electric CDI
Fuel Supply System	--	Carburetor

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	70/90 R17	80/90 R14
Rear Tyre	80/90 R17	90/90 R14
Front Wheel Size	R17	R14
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R14
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V, 4 Ah
Battery Capacity	3 Ah	--

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Twin	Swing Arm
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Fork

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	4-Speed	Variable Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	CVT

Safety & Security

ABS	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Street Street	Street Street
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Fuel Gauge	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Tachometer	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Navigator	No	No
Display Screen	No	No

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Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Drum Drum	Drum Drum

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Body Frame Type	Backbone Backbone	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No
Chrome Garnish	--	No

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	Halogen Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes