Honda PCX 125 vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- Honda PCX 125 76.4 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.6 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 12.2 hp (2024 Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX) up to 12.5 hp (Honda PCX 125).
- Torque spans 11.2 Nm (2024 Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX) up to 11.8 Nm (Honda PCX 125).
- Weight spans 130 kg (Honda PCX 125) to 167 kg (2024 Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda PCX 125 | Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | Honda PCX 125 | Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 12.5hp | 12.2hp |
| Torque | 11.8nm. | 11.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 130kg | 167kg |
| Front brake | 220mm hydraulic disc with combined 2 piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø267 mm (ABS) |
| Rear brake | 130mm drum | Hydraulic single disc, Ø245 mm (ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 76.4cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-14M/C 50P | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-13M/C (63P) | 140/70-14 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 31mm telescopic fork, 89mm axle travel | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin suspension aluminium swingarm, 95mm axle travel | Unit Swing |
| Motorcycle type | Scooter | Scooter |
| Top speed | 116km/h | 118km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 8.1 L – 2.4 L/100km | 13.2 L – 2.4 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3649 | $5803 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
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2023 Honda PCX 125 vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX: listed specifications
The 2023 Honda PCX 125 and 2024 Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the PCX 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
PCX 125 and XMAX 125 TECH MAX have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
PCX 125 and XMAX 125 TECH MAX have very similar peak power (12.5 hp vs 12.2 hp).
Torque
PCX 125 and XMAX 125 TECH MAX have very similar listed torque (11.8 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
PCX 125 and XMAX 125 TECH MAX have very similar listed top speeds (116 km/h vs 118 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
PCX 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (130 kg vs 167 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XMAX 125 TECH MAX is listed higher (80 cm) than PCX 125 (76.4 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda PCX 125 vs Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX?
Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX is listed at 118 km/h (73 mph) vs 116 km/h (72 mph) for Honda PCX 125.
Which has more horsepower, Honda PCX 125 or Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX?
Honda PCX 125 has 13 hp compared with 12 hp on the Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX.
Which is lighter, Honda PCX 125 or Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX?
Honda PCX 125 is lighter at 130 kg vs 167 kg for Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX.
Which is better, Honda PCX 125 or Yamaha XMAX 125 TECH MAX?
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.
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