Yamaha N-max 125 vs Honda Pcx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha N-max 125
Honda Pcx 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
12.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.7 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
131 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
11.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
131 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha N-max 125
8.0/10
"The most sorted 125 scooter you can buy used today."
Pros
+Genuinely fuel-efficient engine
+Full-face helmet storage
+Planted, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Fork seals fail early
−Plastics scratch and crack easily
−CVT belt often neglected
Honda Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected
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