Yamaha N-max 160 Review

Used Buyer Review

The N-Max 160 is one of those scooters that genuinely surprises you. Yamaha got the balance right here — it's not trying to be a sportbike pretending to be a scooter, it's just a really well-sorted commuter that does its job with minimal drama. The 160cc Blue Core engine pulls smoothly through traffic, fuel economy hovers around 70mpg in real-world riding, and the underseat storage actually fits a full-face helmet. That's not nothing. Buying used, check the front fork seals and inspect the CVT belt — owners who ignored maintenance schedules show their sins quickly on these. The 2020+ refresh brought better suspension tuning and smartphone connectivity, so those are the years worth hunting. Pre-2020 bikes aren't bad, just softer around the edges. Watch for crash damage on the bodywork panels too, since replacements are pricier than you'd expect for a scooter.