Kymco People S 300 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People S 300 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Kymco People S 300: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 163 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 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 300
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
163 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h
Weight
163 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average — estimated)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco People S 300
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards budget-conscious commuters, nothing more."
Pros
+Genuine highway-capable performance
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Underseat storage fits helmet
Cons
−Suspension wallows in corners
−Bland, forgettable riding experience
−Resale value drops sharply
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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