Yamaha's NMAX 155 is a brilliant small capacity scooter that, after 6 months use at BikeReview HQ, has proved to offer big scooter capabilities for a much lower price, here is our final wrap. Pics: HMC
I’ve always enjoyed riding scooters, as you can read here, particularly Yamaha’s as I’ve owned a few two-stroke ones. My rehab from injury to my hands and wrists after a crash in early 2022 was a long one, but greatly helped by the Yamaha NMAX 155. Here is my final update…
The NMAX proved to be an excellent commuter, shopping scoot, and even long haul 100km-plus trips were easy, even sitting on 110km/h…
Last time I updated you on the NMAX 155 I had fitted some SBS brake pads from Kenma. I am happy to say these improved the braking power of the NMAX, helping me to pull up with less lever pressure and no fade at all. I would highly recommend this upgrade for NMAX owners, either when the OEM pads are due for replacement or beforehand (you can always keep your original brake pads as spares).
I’ve done a bunch of long motorway trips since we last spoke, with two 125km each way runs from the Central Coast to Western Sydney, sitting on 110km/h for half of the trip and 100km/h the other, easily keeping on the speed limit aside from on one very large hill at Mooney Mooney, where I stayed in the left lane at around 95km/h at full throttle.
The issue is with the open road riding on the NMAX, or any small capacity scooter, is you are basically at full throttle and the fuel consumption goes through the roof, in fact, it was around 6L/100km for the trip, as much as a big bike or small car… It normally runs at 2L/100km average… Aside from that, it is comfy at speed and the wind protection is not bad either. So it can get you out of trouble if needed.
Commuting duties are where the NMAX excels of course, and I park it up at the train station whenever I need to. It’s just so convenient and easy to use and park, and being able to lock my helmet under the seat is excellent, plus I can carry my laptop bag in there on my way to the train station. I’ve also given Heather a lift in a few times and the NMAX, I have to say, is a fantastic pillion scooter. Very comfy…
I am really going to miss the NMAX 155. I did just over 1000km on it, which might not seem like much but most of that aside from the highway trips was done in town with 1 to 5km trips, so I rode it a lot and spent a lot of hours on it. I really can’t fault it in any way. The 12v outlet is convenient, as are the storage options. It is fast for a 155 four-stroke and has big scooter handling and comfort…
At $6,249 Ride Away the NMAX 155 is exceptional value, and if you finance it you are looking at well under a couple of hundred dollars a month over 5 years, for a brand new scooter with a 12-month warranty. The next step up is the XMAX 300, which is $4000 more than the NMAX, and the NMAX will still get you where the XMAX can, just not quite as easily on the open roads. I highly recommend the Yamaha NMAX 155, after living with one for 6 months I would happily part with my own money for one.
Read Update 2 on our NMAX here and a full review here…
2024 YAMAHA NMAX 155 SPECIFICATIONS
Price: $6,249 R/A
Warranty: One-year, unlimited kilometre
Colours: Milky White, Dark petrol
Claimed power: 11.1kW@8000rpm
Claimed torque: 14.4Nm@6000rpm
Wet weight: 127kg
Fuel capacity: 7.1L
Engine: Liquid-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder, fuel injected four-valve, four-stroke, 155cc, 58 x 58.7mm bore x stroke, 11.6:1 compression, V-Belt Automatic, Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), CVT drive.
Chassis: Lightweight, small diameter steel tube frame, Unit swingarm
Suspension: Telescopic forks, 100mm travel, dual rear shocks, 85mm travel
Brakes: ABS, single 230mm front and rear rotors, single-piston calipers
Wheels & Tyres: Alloy multi-spoke 13inch wheels, 110/70 – 13, 130/70 – 13
Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 1350mm
Seat height: 765mm
Overall height: 1115mm
Overall width: 740mm
Overall length: 1955mm
Ground clearance: 135mm
Instruments & Electronics: Multifunction LCD display, ABS, Keyless Fob, Yamaha Communication Control Unit (YCCU) dash, Traction Control System
2024 Yamaha NMAX 155 Gallery
Ratings | Bike Review | Yamaha NMAX 155 | Staff Bikes, Final Update
Brilliant!
After six months riding the Yamaha NMAX our Editor Jeff is extremely impressed with the scooter. Yes, there is room for some improvements but overall, the verdict is that the 155 is one of the best scooters on the market and perfectly suited for our market here in Australia…
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