Honda Activa 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Activa 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Honda Activa 125: 8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 107 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Nmax 155: 15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Activa 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
8.52 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.9 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10.9 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions)
125 km/h
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 45-50 km/L (real-world average); ~2.0-2.2 L/100km
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Activa 125
7.5/10
"Honda's most dependable urban scooter, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−CVT belt wears unnoticed
−Soft suspension on rough roads
−Drum rear brake feels dated
Yamaha Nmax 155
7.8/10
"A smart, reliable urban weapon if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+Excellent underseat storage
+Composed, planted handling
Cons
−Front forks leak when neglected
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easily
−Pillion comfort is mediocre
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