Kymco People S 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People S 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Kymco People S 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Kymco People S 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.8 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco People S 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous urban workhorse that genuinely delivers where it counts daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kymco reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Fuel injection cold starts
Cons
−Gutless above 45mph
−CVT belt often neglected
−Uninspiring riding experience
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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