Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125: approx. 9.9 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, approx. 117 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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 Vxl 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approx. 9.9 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
approx. 10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
approx. 117 kg (curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 40-45 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125
7.2/10
"Gorgeous, characterful scooter that rewards meticulous buyers only."
Pros
+Stunning iconic Italian styling
+Smooth refined engine delivery
+Solid all-steel body construction
Cons
−Patchy parts availability upcountry
−Rust-prone chrome trim pieces
−Drum brake feels underwhelming
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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