Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Yamaha Ray Zr 125: ~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 99 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Ray Zr 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.3 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
90 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
99 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~10.3 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
125 km/h
Weight
99 kg (curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 2.35 L/100km or ~42-45 km/L (real-world average; manufacturer claims up to 47 km/L)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Ray Zr 125
7.0/10
"Solid urban scooter if service history checks out completely."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha fuel injection
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common
−Fairing parts are pricey
−Zero highway capability
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
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