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Yamaha NMAX 155 vs Honda CBR500R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1553
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Top speed

Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha NMAX 155Honda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeScooterSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank7.1 L17.1 L
On a full tank~284 km~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc471 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight115 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed110 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
GearboxAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight131 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height765 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-13 / 130/70-13120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Honda CBR500R?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Honda CBR500R?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha NMAX 155 or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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