Yamaha Xmax 125 vs Kymco Like 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xmax 125
Kymco Like 125
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
9.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approx. 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: EU A1 license class restricted output)
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 105 km/h (note: estimated based on typical real-world reports; official figure not always published)
95 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb/wet weight — 2018+ generation)
107 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xmax 125
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium 125 scooter that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Premium feel for class
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Struggles hard above 60mph
−Variator maintenance often neglected
−Fork seals fail regularly
Kymco Like 125
6.5/10
"Honest urban runabout that demands low expectations and rewards them."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Retro styling ages well
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
Cons
−Painfully slow above 55mph
−Cheap suspension feels it
−Resale value drops fast