2002
Honda Vietnam Wave Alpha 110
The Honda Wave is the most important vehicle in Southeast Asian transport history — a 110cc step-through motorcycle (not technically a scooter, as it uses a manual clutch with semi-automatic transmission) that became the backbone of rural mobility across Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Over 40 million Waves have been produced in ASEAN. In Vietnam, the Wave Alpha at VND 18,490,000 (≈$750) is considered a "bicycle" by families.
Utility Motorcycle (Vietnam)
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 109.1cc OHC single (fuel-injected, BS4-equivalent) |
| Horsepower | 8.2 hp |
| Torque | 9.1 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-speed semi-automatic (rotary) |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h |
|---|---|
| Fuel Economy | 70 km/L |
| Curb Weight | 98 kg |
| MSRP Range | VND 18,490,000 (Vietnam) |