Yamaha N-max 160 vs Honda Vario 160
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha N-max 160 vs Honda Vario 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 Vario 160: 12.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (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
Yamaha N-max 160
Honda Vario 160
Horsepower (hp)
15.5 hp
12.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.4 Nm
13.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
118 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
12.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
14.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
13.8 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
~125 km/h
Weight
134 kg (curb weight)
118 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.2 L/100km or ~45 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 Vario 160
7.8/10
"A dependable urban workhorse that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Reliable eSP+ engine
+Excellent fuel economy
+Smooth CVT delivery
Cons
−CVT belt neglect common
−Suspension tuned soft
−Battery tray rusts early
Top 10 Accessories
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