Yamaha Xmax 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xmax 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Yamaha Xmax 125: approx. 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: EU A1 license class restricted output) hp, 131 kg (curb/wet weight — 2018+ generation) weight, top speed approx. 105 km/h (note: estimated based on typical real-world reports; official figure not always published), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Xmax 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approx. 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: EU A1 license class restricted output)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 105 km/h (note: estimated based on typical real-world reports; official figure not always published)
125 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb/wet weight — 2018+ generation)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 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
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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