Yamaha Nmax 160 vs Honda Pcx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Nmax 160 vs Honda Pcx 125. Yamaha Nmax 160: 15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Pcx 125: ~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Nmax 160
Honda Pcx 125
Horsepower (hp)
15.1 hp
12.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.9 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
131 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
134 kg (curb weight)
131 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.4 L/100km or ~42 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 160
8.0/10
"The benchmark urban scooter that ages remarkably well with basic care."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+ABS and traction control standard
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Underseat storage laughably small
−Front fork seals wear early
−Stock rear tyre life short
Honda Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected
Top 10 Accessories
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