If you spend time in Bangkok, Thailand, you’ll notice a lot of Honda Wave bikes. These small bikes and scooters are popular for getting around crowded cities. The Honda Wave 110i is more common than its slightly larger sibling, the Wave 125i, mainly due to the price difference. However, for riders who want to travel the world on a small adventure bike, the Honda Wave 125i is the choice. Australian rider Tom Kaczmarczyck is doing just that and has made detailed modifications to his bike, which he discusses in a video.

The stock Wave 125i has a few notable features. It is fuel-injected and has 17-inch wheels rather than smaller scooter wheels. The bike comes with a choice of alloy or spoked wheels, with the latter being the less expensive option. It also has tubed tires, which may not suit all riders but are favored by adventure riders. The Wave 125i shares a small air-cooled 125cc engine with the Grom and is known for its simplicity and availability of parts. It has a four-speed gearbox and a solid mount, minimizing vibrations on long journeys.

The 2022 Wave 125i weighs just over 227 pounds and is praised for its lightweight and low center of gravity. Tom has added various practical accessories to enhance his bike’s overlanding capabilities, including OEM Honda accessories designed for the Wave 125i and other Honda models modified to fit his bike. He has also made aftermarket additions such as a modified windscreen, heated grips, and hand guards. Additionally, Tom has modified the electrical system of the bike to better handle its requirements.

Tom has already traveled over 49,709 miles across Southeast Asia and Australia and plans to take his Wave 125i around the world. You can follow his adventures on his Facebook page.