Kymco Super 8 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Super 8 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Kymco Super 8 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.0/10. 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 Super 8 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Super 8 125
6.0/10
"Cheap, reliable urban transport — just forget about keeping up with traffic."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Genuinely bulletproof engine reliability
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Struggles badly above 50mph
−Bodywork cracks and rattles
−Mediocre braking performance
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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