Honda Pcx 125 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Pcx 125 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. Honda Pcx 125: ~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Pcx 125
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
12.5 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
Top 10 Accessories
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