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Honda Wave

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda NF, Honda Innova
Production	1995-
Predecessor	Honda Super Cub
Class	Moped
Engine	100-125cc SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke air-cooled
Power	9.3 PS @ 7,500 rpm (125 cc carburetor type), 9,18 PS @ 7.500 rpm (125 cc fuel injection type)
Torque	1.03 kgf.m @ 4,000 rpm 125 cc carburetor type), 0,99 kgf.m /5.000 rpm (125 cc fuel injection type)
Transmission	4-speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm
Fuel capacity	3.7 l
Related	Honda Sonic

Honda Wave series, also known as Honda NF series, Honda Innova (in Europe), and Honda Supra (in Indonesia) is a series of small motorcycle models (known as an underbone) manufactured by Honda Motor Co. Ltd as a successor of the world's most popular motorcycle model, Honda Cub series. It debuted in 1995 especially for Asian and European market. While the older Honda Cubs use pressed steel frame that also acts as the main body, Honda Wave uses steel tubes for the frames and plastic cover sets for the body.

Honda Wave comes with three displacement options - 100cc, 110cc and 125cc. In addition to the three models that uses carburetors, Honda also produces the fuel-injected 125cc model known as Honda Wave 125i, the first underbone that uses fuel injection.

In 2006, the Honda Wave motorcycle series were facelifted for better looks. In addition, the 125cc model includes a key slot cover for better protection against theft. Starting from 2007, the Honda Innova 125 in Europe began using fuel injection system to replace the carburetors used by most of the Honda Wave series.

Specifications

Honda Wave 125

• Engine type: SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke air-cooled 124cc engine
• Displacement: 124.9 cc
• Bore x Stroke: 52.4 x 57.9 mm
• Compression Ratio: 9,3:1
• Max Power: 9.3 PS @ 7,500 rpm (carburetor type), 9,18 PS @ 7.500 rpm (fuel injection type)
• Max Torque: 1.03 kgf.m @ 4,000 rpm (carburetor type), 0,99 kgf.m /5.000 rpm (125 cc fuel injection type)
• Max speed: 120 km/h
• Transmission: 4-speed
• Clutch: Wet multi-plate centrifugal
• Starter: Kick and electric starter
• Frame Type: Underbone steel tube
• Suspension (F): Telescopic
• Suspension (R): Swingarm
• Brake (F): Disc/Mechanically actuated drum
• Brake (R): Leading trailing drum/Disc (for some Supra X 125 models in Indonesia)
• Fuel tank capacity: 3.7 L
• Fuel system: Honda PGM-FI (Wave 125i, Supra X 125 PGM-FI and 2007 Honda Innova 125 only); carburetors (all other models)

Features of Honda Wave series

• Under-seat storage compartment (known as U-box by Honda)
• Front disc brake (standard for 125cc model; optional for 100cc and 110 cc model)
• Roller-bearing rocker arms to reduce friction at the rocker arms (125cc model only)
• Heavy-duty ceramic coated piston (125cc model only)
• Fuel injection (Wave 125i only)
• Digital odometer and fuel tank (standard for 125cc model in certain countries like Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia only)

Proven Performance
Powered by a high performance 125cc 4-stroke engine, Wave 125X delivers proven performance with sturdy acceleration and more torque even for uphill maneuvers. Coupled with the same Honda reliability the industry has come to agree as dependable, Wave 125X is Honda's sensible motorcycle which gives better value-for-money.

Extreme New Styling
The new Wave 125X sports a host of styling plus points such as the 'Diamond' lamp headlight, dynamic 'Arrow Fin', futuristic speedometer, angled sporty handles, sporty raised exhaust, sleek tail-light and signal lights fitted V-shaped leg shield. Riders will certainly appreciate and take comfort in its high quality dual-cover seat and new comfort grip handle. Like its predecessors, Wave 125X is equipped with anti-theft shutter key system and maintenance-free battery for rider's total peace of mind.

Proven Fuel Saving
Wave 125X also offers optimum fuel efficiency in the long run. Features such as Roller Bearing Rocker Arm and Offset Crankshaft greatly reduce friction against camshaft and during power stroke. Similarly, the Silent Timing Chain works to enhance overall performance by reducing friction within the moving parts and cut down operation noise.

Excellent Comfort
For added convenience, a spacious Multi-Purpose U-Box allows for easy and safe storage of personal belongings. Riding-comfort and on-road stability is further improved with new wider front and rear tyres. Improved rear suspension with robust rear dampers contribute to more responsive and dynamic maneuver even on bumpy road.

External Primary Braking System (EPBS)
For added safety, the body frame is strengthen to minimize structural changes caused by impact. Wave 125X also comes standard with front disc brake and External Primary Braking System (EPBS) that decreases possible shock when engaging gear. Another plus point of the sporty model is its Crankcase Emission Control System that minimizes waste emission into the environment.

Motorcycle Business Report 2006

Fiscal 2006 Results Unit sales of Honda motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and personal watercraft (PWC) in fiscal 2006 amounted to 10,271,000 units, down 2.0% from the previous fiscal year. The decline stemmed mainly from a decrease in sales of motorcycle parts for local production at Asian affiliates accounted for under the equity method. These figures do not include sales of Honda-brand motorcycle products that are manufactured and sold by affiliates accounted for under the equity method in India and China, those with respect to which parts for manufacturing were not supplied from Honda or such subsidiaries, which increased dramatically, to approximately 2.6 million units. Despite the decline in unit sales, net sales of motorcycles climbed 11.7%, to ¥1,225.8 billion, benefiting from the appreciation of the U.S. dollar and other major currencies against the yen and a change in our mix of models. Operating income jumped 64.4%, to ¥113.9 billion (including a ¥15.3 billion gain on the return of the substitutional portion of the Employees' Pension Funds to the Japanese government). The operating margin was 9.3%. The operating income figure does not include earnings from affiliates accounted for under the equity method in Indonesia, India and China. However, their earnings are included in Honda's consolidated net income results. At the end of December 2005, cumulative production of the Super Cub series reached 50 million units. Launched in 1958, Super Cub motorcycles are now produced in 13 countries and sold in more than 160 countries around the world.