2025 Yamaha NMAX 125 vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2025 Yamaha NMAX 125
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
85 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha NMAX 125
82.2 pts
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
40.7 pts

Touring / long rides

2025 Yamaha NMAX 125
9.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
83.1 pts

Sporty riding

2025 Yamaha NMAX 125
4.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
78.7 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha NMAX 125
98.2 pts
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
24.2 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2025 Yamaha NMAX 125 77 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 79.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 12 hp (2025 Yamaha NMAX 125) up to 28 hp (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
  • Torque spans 11 Nm (2025 Yamaha NMAX 125) up to 29 Nm (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
  • Weight spans 132 kg (2025 Yamaha NMAX 125) to 180 kg (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
  • Displacement spans 125 cc (2025 Yamaha NMAX 125) to 300 cc (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
Specification Yamaha NMAX 125 Yamaha XMAX 300
Brand YAMAHA YAMAHA
Model Yamaha NMAX 125 Yamaha XMAX 300
Engine size 125cc 300cc
Power 12hp 28hp
Torque 11nm. 29nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 132kg 180kg
Front brake Hidrolik tek disk fren Hydraulic disc, 267mm; ABS
Rear brake Hidrolik tek disk fren Hydraulic disc, 245mm; ABS
Seat height (cm) 77cm 79.5cm
Front tyre 110/70-13M/C 48P Tubeless 120/70-15 Dunlop® Scoot Smart
Rear tyre 130/70-13M/C 63P Tubeless 140/70-14 Dunlop® Scoot Smart
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 33mm telescopic fork; 4.3-in travel
Rear suspension Dual shocks; 3.1-in travel
Motorcycle type Scooter Scooter
Top speed 110km/h 160km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 7.1 L – 2.2 L/100km 13.2 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $290500 $6199
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View YAMAHA price list
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2025 Yamaha NMAX 125 vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300: listed specifications

The 2025 Yamaha NMAX 125 and 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 differ on the listed specifications: the NMAX 125 has a lower listed weight, and the XMAX 300 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

XMAX 300 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

XMAX 300 has a clear listed power advantage (28 hp vs 12 hp).

Torque

XMAX 300 has a clear listed torque advantage (29 Nm vs 11 Nm).

Listed top speed

XMAX 300 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (160 km/h vs 110 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

NMAX 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (132 kg vs 180 kg). NMAX 125 has a lower listed seat height (77 cm vs 79.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha NMAX 125 vs Yamaha XMAX 300?

Yamaha XMAX 300 is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for Yamaha NMAX 125.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha NMAX 125 or Yamaha XMAX 300?

Yamaha XMAX 300 has 28 hp compared with 12 hp on the Yamaha NMAX 125.

Which is lighter, Yamaha NMAX 125 or Yamaha XMAX 300?

Yamaha NMAX 125 is lighter at 132 kg vs 180 kg for Yamaha XMAX 300.

Which is better, Yamaha NMAX 125 or Yamaha XMAX 300?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.