Kymco Xciting 300 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Xciting 300 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Kymco Xciting 300: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 178 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Xciting 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
178 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
178 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated, real-world average
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Xciting 300
6.5/10
"Solid urban workhorse if you respect its limitations."
Pros
+Reliable CVT transmission
+Excellent underseat storage
+Low running costs
Cons
−Soft suspension limits confidence
−Front brake underwhelms at speed
−Patchy parts availability
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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