Honda Pcx E:hev vs Yamaha Xmax 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Pcx E:hev
Yamaha Xmax 250
Horsepower (hp)
12.5 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
23.4 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
179 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~12.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm (combined system output; note: official figures vary by market)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (gasoline engine; ACG motor provides additional low-end torque)
23.4 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed for this model)
135 km/h
Weight
133 kg (curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 1.7 L/100km or ~59 km/L (WMTC mode; real-world estimates around 45–55 km/L)
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Pcx E:hev
8.0/10
"The smartest urban 125 you can buy used today."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Smooth, refined hybrid delivery
+Strong urban traffic performance
Cons
−Reduced under-seat storage
−Aux battery drain issue
−Premium price over standard PCX
Yamaha Xmax 250
7.5/10
"A dependable daily commuter that rewards buyers who check service history."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thirsty above 75mph
−Rear tyre wears quickly
−Limited aftermarket support
Top 10 Accessories
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