Piaggio Zip 50 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Zip 50 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Piaggio Zip 50: 2.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm (2T restricted version; note: estimate for 4T variant is approximately 3.0 hp) hp, 79 kg (wet/curb weight, 2T version; 4T version approximately 95 kg) weight, top speed 45 km/h (restricted EU version; unrestricted approximately 60 km/h), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Zip 50
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
2.2 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
2.5 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
79 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
2.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm (2T restricted version; note: estimate for 4T variant is approximately 3.0 hp)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
2.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (note: best estimate; official figures vary by year and variant)
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
45 km/h (restricted EU version; unrestricted approximately 60 km/h)
125 km/h
Weight
79 kg (wet/curb weight, 2T version; 4T version approximately 95 kg)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0 L/100km or ~50 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 50
6.5/10
"A charming city tool if you buy carefully and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Solid Italian build quality
+Simple two-stroke mechanics
+Nimble in traffic
Cons
−Neglect is rampant used
−Limited top speed
−Thirsty variator eats rollers
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
Picks that work on either bike.
