Yamaha Nmax 155 vs Honda Pcx 160
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Nmax 155 vs Honda Pcx 160. Yamaha Nmax 155: 15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/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 Nmax 155
Honda Pcx 160
Horsepower (hp)
15.1 hp
15.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.9 Nm
15 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
132 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
15.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
~120 km/h
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
132 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Nmax 155
7.8/10
"A smart, reliable urban weapon if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+Excellent underseat storage
+Composed, planted handling
Cons
−Front forks leak when neglected
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easily
−Pillion comfort is mediocre
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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