The Wave RSX is the premium version of the machine Vietnam commutes on: the same practical shape as the Alpha with more equipment and stronger numbers. Honda Vietnam’s page (recorded in our model database, retrieved 2026-09-23) lists 25,664,727 VND and the figures below.
The machine
109.2 cc air-cooled single with PGM-FI, 6.46 kW at 7,500 rpm and 8.70 Nm at 6,000 rpm — the torquiest of the Wave family — four-speed rotary gearbox with centrifugal clutch, kick and electric start, 4.0-litre tank, claimed 1.56 L/100 km (the most fuel-efficient Wave), 760 mm seat, 98 kg, 70/90-17 front and 80/90-17 rear, plus a U-box that takes a half helmet and a 4-in-1 key.
Commuting character
- Torque where commuters need it: peak torque at 6,000 rpm means loaded launches and bridge ramps pull cleanly. With a passenger or a week’s shopping, the RSX is the Wave you want.
- Economy: the 1.56 L/100 km claim with a 4.0-litre tank gives a long theoretical commute range, and real-world economy stays impressive with sensible habits.
- Storage: the U-box half-helmet space plus the 4-in-1 key (one key for ignition, fuel cap, U-box and steering lock) remove the small daily frictions that matter five times a day.
- Ergonomics: the 760 mm seat suits most riders; the slightly firmer suspension than the Alpha copes better with Hanoi’s patched tarmac and speed humps.
Where it sits
Between the Alpha (basic, cheapest) and the Future 125 (roomier, more expensive), the RSX is the sweet spot for a single daily commuter who wants fuel injection, storage and the Wave’s total parts network. Our comparison with the Alpha covers the value question; the Future guide covers the bigger-bike question.
Daily rhythm
Riding it is the classic xe so pattern: first-gear launches, early upshifts, engine braking down ramps, both brakes for the erratic. The RSX rewards exactly the efficient habits the fuel-economy guide describes. If you want a Wave-class semi-auto for your Hanoi stay, contact us to confirm current availability.