Kymco People S 150 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People S 150 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Kymco People S 150: 11.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated), 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 150
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
11.5 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.5 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
12.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 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 150
7.0/10
"The sensible used buy that won't embarrass your wallet."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage space
Cons
−CVT neglect is common
−Plastic panels crack easily
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
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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