Honda’s own line-up contains both the cheapest way to inject fuel and the cheapest way to reach 9,000 rpm. The Wave RSX and the Winner R share almost nothing except a badge and four-stroke singles - the numbers below come from Honda Vietnam’s official pages (retrieved 23 September 2026).
The core difference
The Wave RSX is a 109.2 cc air-cooled underbone with PGM-FI injection, a four-speed rotary gearbox and a claimed 1.56 L/100 km. The Winner R is a 149.2 cc liquid-cooled sport underbone with a manual clutch, 11.5 kW at 9,000 rpm and a claimed 2.59 L/100 km under the UDC method.
The verified numbers
| Spec | Wave RSX | Winner R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 109.2 cc, PGM-FI, air-cooled | 149.2 cc, liquid-cooled KC46E |
| Max power | 6.46 kW @ 7,500 rpm | 11.5 kW @ 9,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 8.70 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 13.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 4-speed rotary | manual clutch |
| Fuel tank | 4.0 L | 4.5 L |
| Claimed economy | 1.56 L/100 km | 2.59 L/100 km (UDC) |
| Seat height | 760 mm | 795 mm |
| Kerb weight | 98 kg | 124 kg |
| List price | 25,664,727 VND | 46,360,000 VND |
Real-world fuel economy varies with speed, load and conditions.
What it means on the road
The RSX is the thinking rider’s economy bike: injection for clean running, a 4.0-litre tank that Honda’s own claim says should take you roughly 250 km between fills, and a U-box for a half-helmet. The Winner R is about the engine: liquid cooling for sustained high revs, 55 percent more torque, and gearing meant for acceleration rather than economy.
Between them stands a 20.7-million-VND price gap and a 26 kg weight difference - the Winner R is noticeably more motorcycle to manoeuvre at parking speed.
Which one for you?
The Wave RSX is the correct choice for daily cost-per-kilometre riders who still want injected fueling and the Wave badge. The Winner R only makes sense if you want the manual-clutch sport experience - it is a hobby purchase that happens to be practical.
Renting either one
Neither model is price-published - contact us to confirm current availability. The Honda Wave class is our published daily rental at 150,000 VND per day; the exact version in the fleet varies. Insurance is not included in rentals.