Kymco Super 8 50 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Super 8 50 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. Kymco Super 8 50: ~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models) hp, ~97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Kymco Super 8 50
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
3.5 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
4.5 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)
125 km/h
Weight
~97 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 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 Super 8 50
6.5/10
"Competent city scooter if bought carefully and ridden appropriately."
Pros
+Solid Kymco build quality
+Cheap parts, easy service
+Smooth automatic transmission
Cons
−35mph ceiling is dangerous
−Neglected maintenance very common
−Resale value drops fast
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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