Yamaha N-max 160 vs Honda Pcx 160
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha N-max 160 vs Honda Pcx 160. Yamaha N-max 160: 15.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Pcx 160: 15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 132 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha N-max 160
Honda Pcx 160
Horsepower (hp)
15.5 hp
15.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.4 Nm
15 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
132 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
14.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
15.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
~120 km/h
Weight
134 kg (curb weight)
132 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 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 160
7.8/10
"The sharpest sensible scooter money can buy used."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Underseat helmet storage works
+Smooth, refined engine character
Cons
−Panel replacements surprisingly expensive
−Wind protection basically nonexistent
−Pillion comfort genuinely suffers
Honda Pcx 160
8.0/10
"The commuter scooter benchmark — unglamorous, unbreakable, and utterly sensible."
Pros
+Exceptional reliability record
+Under-seat helmet storage
+Smooth, refined engine
Cons
−Smart Key replacements costly
−Boring above 60mph
−Limited aftermarket support
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