2018 Yamaha NMax 125 Scooter Review

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[LIKWID]

I absolutely love these scooter reviews, ever since you started doing these I look at them in a completely different way now. Another cracking review sir :)

[jonpram]

I just bought one of these. I went all around the houses deciding on a "city bike" so I could put less miles on my motorbike and worry less about theft and accidents and such on the more expensive bike. Started off looking at 125's, then thought a scooter, then decided I needed a 3 or 400cc scoot to go on the freeway and did the usual up-selling myself thing before remembering the whole point was to just get a cheap second bike lol.

Here this is sold at 155cc (as we don't have any 125cc license laws there's a bigger spread -100cc, 110, 125, 150, 155, 170 all exist in scooters lol) which is nice as it gives it just that little bit more top end (i find most non-sports 125's struggle to get to 60 reliably as shown in the vid. I'm still technically in break in, but have had it up to 110kph and it felt like it could creep a little higher), and it was A$3.5k less than the xmax... which can go to the new motorcycle fund lol. Honestly I'm pretty impressed at it for A$4200 ride away!

So far seems like I'm getting somewhere around 2.5L/100km mixed riding on the 155, which is nice, and my insurance on it was about 50% my CB500, or 1/3 a ninja 400... Although one advantage is that it's so cheap I just got third party F&F which is even less. In reality if I dint a panel I can buy a new one very cheaply and if I have a major crash I'll just buy another one rather than go through insurance stress.

[astroblemeRC]

OMG THANK I never ever knew you would review this scooter!!
I'm proud to own one and even more proud now that you've reviewed it lol, love the channel!!!
Astro 😊 👍🏻

[garthhowe]

I love these scooter reviews ... I would really like one in addition to my large bike... seems like a perfect 'grab and go" vehicle for trips around town.

[mikemiles]

Great video! I live in Texas USA and I got the Yamaha Zuma 125cc last April and absolutely love it! I put over 1500 miles on it and I am getting 87 to 97MPG I am very happy with mine! 🛵👍

[markgarness]

You've actually convinced me to purchase one. Cheers!

[richardcollins]

I live in zone 2 in London and I used to wait on the crowded platform waiting for the equally crowded train to get to work in central London. Why are commuters not riding these? Their life would be so much more fun, practical, no waiting around for delayed trains, no sweaty, crowded carriages. All you need is a CBT and you’re away! Unfortunately London is plagued by crime and I think that stops a lot of people from getting one. Also the ingrained danger perception of being on two motorised wheels is hard to break down.

[nunotenente]

Had one to commute in Lisbon. What a lovely machine! Throttle in binary mode and the consumptions rarely would pass the 3.1l/100km, but missed the power for warping out. Back to a proper bike, but would say that these small scooters are perfect for commuting inside a city. Even today in the middle of the city traffic where my MT don't fit, I miss this small machine, she would pass in the middle of cars in spaces that I couldn't imagine. Also miss the storage, but the backpack do the trick. Her price and cost utilisation is perfect. Use the subway, or bus? Forget it! Buy a scooter. You gain minimum one hour per day and with a proper waterproof, you arrive dryer than other commuter.

[kpk]

Thank you TMF, I know this comment comes a bit late since you published the review, I've just bought the little Nmax 125 as an every day runabout and since the dealer didn't have a machine to test ride I pretty much bought it based on your review and now having covered a few hundred miles I must say your review is spot on. I'm very happy. I also own a Yamaha MT10SP which you also reviewed and again I have to say you were spot with that as well. Please keep up the good work, much appreciated.

[RichRides]

A friend of mine recently bought an older used NMax and loves it. As you say, for a 125 it's relatively quick, and also v comfortable. He's already been all over on it including riding from Yorkshire to South Wales, and another massive trip from Yorkshire to the Isle of Wight and back over a couple of days!

[laikatravels]

Looks like a good practical little scooter. Ive got a Vespa 125 primavera 2014 model. Performance sounds quite similar, it even goes well two up. Had a couple of nervous moments when I thought I had the power to overtake though. I’m pretty new to scooters I wish I’d discovered them years ago. Always turned my nose up at them preferring to be in the rocker camp rather than the mod camp! Showing my age now. Great vlog cheers

[paulcummings]

Bought one new last year absolutely love it. 110 mpg even with my 17 stone and 6ft. Agree with what you say but weight is 127kg. Great review.

[wendypearson]

I have one of these in viper blue and I absolutely love it. I travel around 30 miles to work 5 days a week and over the harsh Lincolnshire Wolds this bike is perfect. Its quick (yes it will do 68/70mph) and is so fuel efficient. Thank you for reviewing the Nmax 😀

[mrdaulo]

I’ve got one of these & I love it I think it’s a awesome little bike easy to ride, cheap to run £6 to fill up which returns about hundred miles never less.
I also ride a 1290 SD R just for comparison.

[stanley]

My Nmax has 5000Miles on the clock and this is my results:
I'm 6'2" and 110+ KG
My Nmax has extra knuckle wind protectors and 39l top case.

My "life" top speed was 75MPH downhill A38 with wind but usually will be 64-66MPH.
Oposite way (against the wind) top speed was 68 downhill. Average 60-64MPH
68MPH top speed at flat is possilbe with small light rider (maybe?) Real will be around 62-64MPH (at speedo)
At top speed fuel economy is really bad - less than 75MPG....

Fuel consumption: 75MPG - 115MPG depends of usage.
Great medium bike for daily usage.

[mickeypopa]

Lovely bit of camera work there, I always wanted an episode of "Behind the scenes with TMF". :D

[robertjameslong]

Great review TMF. I live in Thailand, and have the same model, same colour even, except over here the NMax is 155cc. I am lucky enough to have several bikes, but this is my go-to form of transport, easy to ride, economical (100mpg) and fast enough even with a pillion. Oh, and very well priced over here, brand new from Yamaha dealer 82, 000 Thai baht, approximately 1, 950 pounds.

[vmcougarintn]

Interesting. I wonder if my 50 yr. old daughter would ride one of these. It would be very easy on her pocketbook. Right now she has commandeered my car! I would like it back.

[splodge]

If only a few more car drivers would jump on one of these. What a bargain!

[axeman]

Another great review, here in Indonesia it is a Yamaha Nmax 155 cc, super popular bike, too if the range with ABS front and back is about 2000 GB pounds retail on the road. Thanks TMF for this review I just got off my Nmax and now watching this!