Vespa Vxl 150 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Vxl 150 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Vespa Vxl 150: Approximately 11.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; Piaggio does not always publish official figures for this market variant) hp, Approximately 118 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95-100 km/h (estimated; no official figure published), 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
Vespa Vxl 150
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
11.6 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
Approximately 11.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; Piaggio does not always publish official figures for this market variant)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 11.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 95-100 km/h (estimated; no official figure published)
125 km/h
Weight
Approximately 118 kg (curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 40-45 km/L (estimated real-world average; note: official ARAI rating is around 51.5 km/L)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa Vxl 150
7.2/10
"Beautiful, capable city scooter that punishes neglect and ignorance harshly."
Pros
+Genuinely beautiful, timeless styling
+Smooth, refined engine character
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Body panels dent too easily
−Parts and service expensive
−Limited highway capability
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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