Piaggio Liberty 150 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Liberty 150 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. Piaggio Liberty 150: approximately 11.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, approximately 115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Liberty 150
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
11.7 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approximately 11.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
approximately 12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
approximately 115 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Liberty 150
6.5/10
"A solid city tool if the CVT hasn't been ignored."
Pros
+Reliable single-cylinder engine
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−CVT neglect kills them
−Struggles above 55mph
−Frame rust prone
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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