Yamaha N-max 125 vs Kymco People S 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
Kymco People S 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.7 Nm
9.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
118 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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
Kymco People S 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous urban workhorse that genuinely delivers where it counts daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kymco reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Fuel injection cold starts
Cons
−Gutless above 45mph
−CVT belt often neglected
−Uninspiring riding experience
Top 10 Accessories
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