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Yamaha NMAX 155 vs Yamaha YZF-R3

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
Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1553
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 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
Yamaha YZF-R342 PS

Torque

Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
Yamaha YZF-R3378 km

Top speed

Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h

Weight

Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Seat height

Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha NMAX 155Yamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeScooterSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank7.1 L14 L
On a full tank~284 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc321 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight115 PS / tonne249 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)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height765 mm780 mm
Ground clearance—160 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,380 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-13 / 130/70-13110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month
  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha NMAX 155 or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 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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