Jeff has a new long termer. Last year after hand surgery, he used a D'eLight 125 to help get back on the road. Now he has upgraded to an NMAX 155 after his second surgery. Here's month two...

I’ve always had a soft spot for scooters, as you can read here, particularly Yamaha’s as I’ve owned a few. 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. Here is my second update on the scoot.

Eri @elis_riporider used the BikeReview NMAX to get around Sydney for a week while she was visiting from Japan. The NMAX easily sat on 110 - 115km/h with Eri onboard, even up the big M1 Motorway hills between the Central Coast and Sydney City. She rated the NMAX highly.

Eri used the BikeReview NMAX to get around Sydney for a week while she was visiting from Japan. The NMAX easily sat on 110 – 115km/h with Eri onboard, even up the big M1 Motorway hills between the Central Coast and Sydney City.

What a scooter the NMAX 155 is turning out to be. The best way I reckon I can sum it up is that is has small scooter price and economy, with Maxi scooter capabilities and looks. So far, I have found the NMAX outstanding and so have a few other BikeReview contributors and friends that have ridden it…

With just under 600km on the clock as I write this, the 155 is really loosened up and running well. It is proving to be comfortable, fun, and very handy when it comes to shopping and commuting duties. I even ride it long distances when I need to visit Sydney. I’ve ridden it on the M1 a few times now, sitting on 110km/h with no issues at all, only needing full gas on the big hills.

Follow Eri on Instagram here @elis_riprider...

Eri, our friend from Japan who did a decent run on the NMAX including highway and urban. Eri weighs in at well under half of me and she reckons the little white scoot absolutely flys along with her on it.

Fuel consumption is a very respectable 32km/L at the moment, and keep in mind that includes the thirsty run-in period where increased friction in the engine and drivetrain has a negative impact on fuel efficiency. I expect the figure to be closer to 40km/L by the 1000km mark. Very impressive… I mentioned last month am going to hit Yamaha up for an add on screen (not the high screen), knuckle visors (hand guards), and heated grips from the NMAX accessories catalogue! So stay tuned for my third update with the NMAX, when I will service it and fit some new goodies…

The NMAX is a stylish scooter. Our next plans are to fit a few accessories, such as heated grips and a taller screen.

The only improvement I have wanted to make outside of comfort items is to improve the braking performance (well, I would not mind a slip-on muffler too)… So I contacted Kenma Australia and had a chat. They were able to supply us with a set of SBS Ceramic brake pads for both the front and the rear of the mighty NMAX. We fitted HF Ceramic Street pads. These are designed for commuters and cruisers and we will put them to the test and let you know how they go next update…

SBS Ceramic NMAX HF Brake Pad Highlights

  • OE replacement organic brake pads for bikes with non-sintered pads
  • Designed for commuters, general-purpose street and cruiser bikes
  • Ceramic brake pads offers long pad life, low dust and low brake disc/rotor wear
  • Excellent, consistent performance in wet and dry conditions
  • NUCAP NRS technology secures a mechanical and indestructible bonding of the compound
  • Innovative noise-reduction technology for high comfort and low development of noise

Aside from that, the NMAX has been brilliant. I have fitted a phone holder, which is handy as I can run a charge cable from the 12V point and use Google Maps when I am in the City. I also always have a water bottle in the bottle holder, and the weatherproof storage box/glove box is excellent. The storage under the seat is amazing and the leg room is spacious and comfortable for my 187cm frame. Overall so far a great option for more open urban use, the odd 120km highway run, and local shopping.

Read Update 1 on our NMAX and a full review here…

2024 YAMAHA NMAX 155 SPECIFICATIONS

yamaha-motor.com.au

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

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