Yamaha Nmax 125 vs Kymco Like 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 Nmax 125
Kymco Like 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.7 Nm
9.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
107 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.4 L/100km (approx. 42–50 km/L typical real-world average)
2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Nmax 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark used 125 scooter if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Solid, premium build quality
+Comfortable for longer commutes
Cons
−CVT belt wears quietly
−Bodywork scratches very easily
−Storage space genuinely limited
Kymco Like 125
6.5/10
"Honest urban runabout that demands low expectations and rewards them."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Retro styling ages well
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
Cons
−Painfully slow above 55mph
−Cheap suspension feels it
−Resale value drops fast