Kymco Downtown 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Downtown 125 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Kymco Downtown 125: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant), 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
Kymco Downtown 125
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
125 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Downtown 125
7.0/10
"Sensible urban workhorse that rewards buyers who check the history."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common problem
−Front caliper seizes easily
−Bodywork panels crack expensively
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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