Piaggio Zip 125 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Zip 125 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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 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 Zip 125
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
10 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10 hp @ 8,000 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
97 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~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 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 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
Top 10 Accessories
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