Yamaha Nmax 160 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Nmax 160 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. 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 160
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
15.1 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.9 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
134 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.4 L/100km or ~42 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 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
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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