Yamaha Nmax 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Nmax 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Yamaha Nmax 125: 11.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Nmax 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.7 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.4 L/100km (approx. 42–50 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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