Honda Pcx 160 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Pcx 160 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. Honda Pcx 160: 15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 132 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 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 160
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
15.8 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
15.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
132 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 160
8.0/10
"The commuter scooter benchmark — unglamorous, unbreakable, and utterly sensible."
Pros
+Exceptional reliability record
+Under-seat helmet storage
+Smooth, refined engine
Cons
−Smart Key replacements costly
−Boring above 60mph
−Limited aftermarket support
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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