Piaggio Zip 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Zip 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Piaggio Zip 125: 10 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Piaggio Zip 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
10 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10 hp @ 8,000 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
97 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Zip 125
7.0/10
"A solid urban workhorse if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Parts widely available everywhere
+Slim, filtering-friendly profile
+Reliable with proper maintenance
Cons
−Variator belt often neglected
−Front drum brakes underwhelming
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easy
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
Top 10 Accessories
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