Yamaha Nmax 155 vs Yamaha Xmax 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Nmax 155 vs Yamaha Xmax 250. 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. Yamaha Xmax 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Nmax 155
Yamaha Xmax 250
Horsepower (hp)
15.1 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.9 Nm
23.4 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
179 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23.4 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 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
Yamaha Xmax 250
7.5/10
"A dependable daily commuter that rewards buyers who check service history."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thirsty above 75mph
−Rear tyre wears quickly
−Limited aftermarket support
Top 10 Accessories
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