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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Yamaha NMAX 155

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1552
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 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 YZF-R1200 PS
Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Yamaha NMAX 155
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsScooter
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank17 L7.1 L
On a full tank—~284 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc155 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h110 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm765 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 230 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if lightest, lowest seat 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.