Honda Wave 100R
Recently, I just bought myself a small bike. It is a Honda Wave 100R, a 100cc motorcycle.
After about two weeks paying the downpayment, finally I received the maroon color Honda Wave. Not pay by cash because do not enough money 
. The price is RM5600. Yes it is very high because the price from the dealer is just about RM4400! Why? Because the shops here are “cekik darah” (blood sucker).
Actually, it is an upgrade of Wave 100. The different is only the size of it’s tires, color, stickers and some other things.
This is the official site of Honda Wave 100 : Wave
Some of it’s features:
New Twin Bulb Headlight & Tail-Light Design Brightly illuminated front and stop-light increase rider’s level of safety and visibility for other road users!
Futuristic Speedometer Design Ultra modern design with clear display of gear position at a glance.
New & Proven Proven 4-Stroke Cub Technology Powerful 100cc 4-Stroke Engine delivers more performance with powerful acceleration and torque for uphill maneuvers!
Electric Starter* (Wave 100R only) Start up the engine fast and hassle-free with just one press of the ‘start’ button.
I have already run 100 kms and it only need RM5 (9.6L) of petrol. Yea!!!
Review by Star Motoring
HONDA has a new “cub” on the street, called Wave.
There’s a choice of three versions, and one features an electric starter. With prices from RM3,888, they are pretty reasonable value-for-money machines.
Yeah it’s very reasonable. If you want a cheaper motorcycle you might want to consider Modenas Kriss. It is well known that Modenas produces cheap motorcycle and good quality.
The four-speed Wave 100 for 2006 is similar to the previous model, except for some minor improvements. Two of the versions (called 100R) have disc brakes in the front, giving better stopping power compared to the ancient drums. The drums in the rear brakes have been maintained.
For a 100cc small motorcycle, I think drum brake is enough. However, I chose to have an electric starter. No choice for electric starter if no disc brake.
The 100MSR has an electric starter, which starts very efficiently. There’s also the option of the kick starter.
The rear spring suspension is a more dynamic version that is said to increase ride comfort, while the front utilises upside-down forks.
Yes, the rear spring is very comfort and soft. It might get very bumpy if riding on uneven road.
One significant change is the use of wider tyres for increased stability and better handling, especially in the turns.
The Wave 100 is Honda’s latest small motorcycle.
To date, Wave S125 is the latest.
The grip for the pillion is a slightly-raised bar above the rear light. The foot-pegs however are of the very old-fashioned straight rubber ones, not very suitable for a modern-looking bike.
For storage, there’s something called a “U-box,” a deep-set compartment under the seat that would be able to hold small to medium-sized items. It certainly keeps your wallet and handphone dry when you get caught in an unexpected storm.
Lights have been improved, with increased brightness; the front ones have a double lens that gives a clear light, though the beam is directed too close.
The light is very bright. I am impressed. The rear light also design very well and bright.
Instrumentation includes fuel level, speed, gear and turn signal. All models are fitted with a maintenance-free battery, a real convenience.
At 97cc and a four-stroke engine, don’t expect any major power.
No power but good enough. If you want speed, 4 strokes is not for you. Choose Yamaha 125Z. If you really have to choose 4 strokes, choose Modenas. Modenas is very good in speed.
The acceleration is pretty reasonable for level road with gear well spaced out for smooth acceleration at all engine revs.
Gear 1 to 2 is not so smooth.
However, going up hill with a pillion rider can be quite slow.
Thankfully there’s a gear indicator panel, so after some trial and error you’ll figure out the best gears for gradients.
Its suspension system soaks up bumps and potholes well, and mounted to a more rigid chassis tends to give a wobble-free and better ride stability.
In my opinion, this wave is higher than other motorcycle. It makes the ride not so stable.
The four-stroke engine has less acceleration but is a lot cleaner and does not emit the stinking white smoke that the two-stroke bikes do.
There’s no clutch.
Its frugal fuel consumption would definitely make the Wave a good choice for those who are watching their monthly petrol bills carefully.
Definitely! I chose Honda just because of it fuel consumption.
The 100R is available in maroon, silver, blue or red, while the 100 comes in orange, black, green or blue. Warranty is for one year or 10,000km. Prices on-the-road are between RM3,888 and RM4,591.
Mine is maroon. And I bought it for RM5,600 OTR.