Piaggio Vespa Lx 150 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Lx 150 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Piaggio Vespa Lx 150: 10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Piaggio Vespa Lx 150
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
10.7 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
115 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Lx 150
7.5/10
"Charming Italian city scooter that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Bulletproof steel monocoque body
+Smooth, torquey engine delivery
+Exceptional urban maneuverability
Cons
−CVT maintenance often neglected
−Parts pricier than Japanese
−Limited specialist mechanics available
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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