Underbones

Underbone motorcycles to compare in the Philippines

Underbones range from inexpensive everyday transportation to much more performance-oriented motorcycles. MotoIndex compares the current records using observed price, engine size, power, transmission, curb weight, seat height, braking equipment and published fuel economy where available.

We currently track 8 motorcycles that meet this guide's criteria.Last specification check represented here: 2026-08-25.

Full comparison table

Scroll horizontally on smaller screens. The order follows the methodology below, not a subjective overall score.

Price orderModelObserved priceEngineTransmissionWeightSeat heightABS configurationPowerTorquePublished km/LWhy it's here
1Honda Wave RSX₱62,900–₱64,900109 ccManual98 kg760 mmNo ABS; brake equipment varies by Drum/Disc variant8.6 hp8.7 Nm69.5 km/LPrice order 1 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱62,900–₱64,900; it is not an overall quality score.
2Suzuki Smash FI₱68,400–₱73,400113 ccManual94 kg755 mmNo ABS; brake equipment differs by configuration9.25 hp9.1 Nm68 km/LPrice order 2 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱68,400–₱73,400; it is not an overall quality score.
3Suzuki Raider J Crossover₱71,900113 ccManual96 kg765 mmNo ABS; front disc and rear drum9.12 hp9 Nm52.6 km/LPrice order 3 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱71,900; it is not an overall quality score.
4Honda XRM125₱71,900–₱76,900125 ccManual102 kg775 mmNo ABS; brake and wheel equipment differs by XRM125 configuration9.55 hp9.55 NmPrice order 4 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱71,900–₱76,900; it is not an overall quality score.
5Suzuki Raider R150 Fi₱121,900147 ccManual109 kg765 mmNo ABS18.2 hp13.8 NmPrice order 5 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱121,900; it is not an overall quality score.
6Honda Winner X₱123,900–₱131,900149 ccManual122 kg795 mmVariant-dependent; ABS on Premium and Racing variants15.4 hp13.5 Nm52.3 km/LPrice order 6 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱123,900–₱131,900; it is not an overall quality score.
7Yamaha Sniper 155₱125,900–₱148,400155 ccManual119 kg795 mmVariant dependent17.7 hp14.4 NmPrice order 7 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱125,900–₱148,400; it is not an overall quality score.
8Suzuki Raider PRO₱146,400147 ccManual115 kg765 mmSingle-channel front ABS18.1 hp13.8 Nm43.4 km/LPrice order 8 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱146,400; it is not an overall quality score.
Methodology

How we selected these motorcycles

Observed starting price from lowest to highest for display.

Inclusion rule
  • Underbone category
  • Current, indexable Philippine-market motorcycle record
Tie-breaker
  • Lower curb weight
Data source policy

Observed prices use dated market checks; power, torque, dimensions, transmission and braking details come from each source-backed model record.

Last updated

Prices checked: 2026-08-25
Specifications checked: 2026-08-25

Individual model analysis

Each block explains the model's position, the measurable reason to consider it, the main competing priority, and a dated next step.

Price order 1
Honda Wave RSX Drum motorcycle in red
Underbone

Honda Wave RSX

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱62,900–₱64,900
Engine109 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight98 kgSeat height760 mmABSNo ABS; brake equipment varies by Drum/Disc variant
Why it ranks here

Price order 1 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱62,900–₱64,900; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 109 cc, 8.6 hp and 98 kg of published curb weight at ₱62,900–₱64,900.

Main tradeoff

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi is the clearer checked alternative when higher recorded power matters more.

Price order 2
Suzuki Smash FI motorcycle
Underbone

Suzuki Smash FI

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱68,400–₱73,400
Engine113 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight94 kgSeat height755 mmABSNo ABS; brake equipment differs by configuration
Why it ranks here

Price order 2 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱68,400–₱73,400; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 113 cc, 9.25 hp and 94 kg of published curb weight at ₱68,400–₱73,400.

Main tradeoff

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi is the clearer checked alternative when higher recorded power matters more.

Price order 3
Suzuki Raider J Crossover motorcycle
Dual-purpose underbone

Suzuki Raider J Crossover

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱71,900
Engine113 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight96 kgSeat height765 mmABSNo ABS; front disc and rear drum
Why it ranks here

Price order 3 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱71,900; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 113 cc, 9.12 hp and 96 kg of published curb weight at ₱71,900.

Main tradeoff

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi is the clearer checked alternative when higher recorded power matters more.

Price order 4
Honda XRM125 motorcycle
Dual-purpose underbone

Honda XRM125

Current model family Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱71,900–₱76,900
Engine125 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight102 kgSeat height775 mmABSNo ABS; brake and wheel equipment differs by XRM125 configuration
Why it ranks here

Price order 4 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱71,900–₱76,900; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 125 cc, 9.55 hp and 102 kg of published curb weight at ₱71,900–₱76,900.

Main tradeoff

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi is the clearer checked alternative when higher recorded power matters more.

Price order 5
Suzuki Raider R150 FI motorcycle in Pearl Bright Ivory
Underbone

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱121,900
Engine147 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight109 kgSeat height765 mmABSNo ABS
Why it ranks here

Price order 5 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱121,900; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 147 cc, 18.2 hp and 109 kg of published curb weight at ₱121,900.

Main tradeoff

Honda Wave RSX is the clearer checked alternative when lower observed price matters more.

Price order 6
Honda Winner X ABS Racing Type motorcycle
Underbone

Honda Winner X

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱123,900–₱131,900
Engine149 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight122 kgSeat height795 mmABSVariant-dependent; ABS on Premium and Racing variants
Why it ranks here

Price order 6 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱123,900–₱131,900; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 149 cc, 15.4 hp and 122 kg of published curb weight at ₱123,900–₱131,900.

Main tradeoff

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi is the clearer checked alternative when higher recorded power matters more.

Price order 7
Yamaha Sniper 155 motorcycle in matte gray
Underbone

Yamaha Sniper 155

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱125,900–₱148,400
Engine155 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight119 kgSeat height795 mmABSVariant dependent
Why it ranks here

Price order 7 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱125,900–₱148,400; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 155 cc, 17.7 hp and 119 kg of published curb weight at ₱125,900–₱148,400.

Main tradeoff

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi is the clearer checked alternative when higher recorded power matters more.

Price order 8
Suzuki Raider PRO motorcycle
Performance underbone

Suzuki Raider PRO

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱146,400
Engine147 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight115 kgSeat height765 mmABSSingle-channel front ABS
Why it ranks here

Price order 8 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱146,400; it is not an overall quality score.

Who should consider it

you want an underbone with 147 cc, 18.1 hp and 115 kg of published curb weight at ₱146,400.

Main tradeoff

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi is the clearer checked alternative when higher recorded power matters more.

Affordable underbones

Honda Wave RSX starts the checked set at ₱62,900–₱64,900. Other low-price entries include Suzuki Smash FI, Suzuki Raider J Crossover, Honda XRM125. Separate utility/business motorcycles from scooters and underbones when the intended use differs.

Underbones with the largest engines

Yamaha Sniper 155 has the largest recorded displacement in this set at 155 cc. That is an engine-size distinction, not an overall quality score.

Most powerful underbones

Suzuki Raider R150 Fi has the highest recorded output here at 18.2 hp. Compare curb weight and intended use alongside peak output.

Lightweight underbones

Suzuki Smash FI is the lightest checked model here at 94 kg. Lower weight can help at parking and low speeds, but it does not settle rider fit by itself.

Lower-seat underbones

8 underbones qualify here: Honda Wave RSX, Suzuki Smash FI, Suzuki Raider J Crossover, Honda XRM125 and others. The useful differences are price, output, weight, seat height, transmission and brakes.

Underbones with ABS

2 checked models here list ABS on at least one current configuration: Honda Winner X, Suzuki Raider PRO. The exact ABS wording and trim still need to be checked on the model page.

Fuel-efficient underbones

Honda Wave RSX has the highest published figure in this set at 69.5 km/L. Test methods can differ, so this is a sourced reference rather than a controlled real-world ranking.

Which one should you choose?

Start with the rider/use-case constraint that matters most, then verify the model and exact variant.

If keeping the starting price down matters most

Honda Wave RSX

₱62,900–₱64,900

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Important caveats

  • MotoIndex does not call one underbone universally best without an overall scoring methodology.
  • Power and torque should be compared with curb weight, gearing and intended use rather than read in isolation.

Questions about this guide

Which underbones have the lowest observed prices?

Honda Wave RSX has the lowest observed starting price in this guide at ₱62,900–₱64,900. Check its model page for dated price sources and variant notes.

Which underbones have the largest engines?

Use the checked comparison table and the explicit method for this guide: Observed starting price from lowest to highest for display. Tie-breaker: Lower curb weight.

Which underbones have ABS?

2 current models in this guide list ABS on at least one configuration. Exact trim wording is shown in the comparison table and model pages.

Which underbones are lightest?

Suzuki Smash FI is the lightest checked model in this guide at 94 kg.

Which underbones have published fuel-economy figures?

Use the checked comparison table and the explicit method for this guide: Observed starting price from lowest to highest for display. Tie-breaker: Lower curb weight.

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Sources and freshness

Prices checked: 2026-08-25. Specifications checked: 2026-08-25. MotoIndex keeps observed market prices separate from manufacturer specifications and does not manufacture subjective rankings where the data cannot support them.

Model pages and source dates (8)