Yamaha Nmax

While the Yamaha Nmax is not the most glamorous scooter out there, it still packs in just the right amount of beauty to allure a high number of customers and acts as a head-turner while conquering on the roads. For starters, the Yamaha Nmax measures 1,955 mm long, 740 mm wide, and 1,115 mm tall, and flaunts a ground clearance of 135 mm. The Japanese scooter features a triple lamp LED headlamp setup, LED turn signals, 3D Nmax logos, LED tail lamp, single grab rail, and other bits & pieces. The instrument cluster, however, is a bit small in size and might not be the best when put beside the units found on Nmax's competitors. Then there are 13-inch alloy wheels that come dipped in either black or copper finish depending on the trim and exterior color you choose. Speaking more of the exterior paint schemes, the options on offer include Midnight Black, Gun Metal Gray, and Blue.

Courtesy of solid suspension setup, backbone type frame, wide & well-cushioned seat, and handlebars that reside well-within the reach, the Yamaha Nmax offers a very comfortable and enjoyable ride quality. While the suspension setup comprises of telescopic forks at the front and a unit swing at the rear, the seat height, on the other hand, measures at 765 mm, and doesn't pose any kind of trouble to even shorter riders. Moreover, at 127-kg, the Japanese scooter is also fairly easy to maneuver even in heavy traffic.

Yamaha and well-refined engines go hand in hand, don't they? Just like any other Yamaha two-wheeler out there, the Nmax is no different and houses a very smooth as well as a powerful engine. Powering the Yamaha Nmax is a 155cc four-stroke single-cylinder SOHC petrol-fed engine churning out 14.8 hp of maximum power at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.4 Nm at 6,000 revs. The potent engine on the Nmax also gets liquid cooling along with Yamaha very own Blue Core technology and Variable Valve Actuation (VVA). The power is then channeled to the rear wheel via a V-Belt automatic transmission. Even though it carries a highly refined and well-proven engine, the Yamaha Nmax still delivers a mileage of 35 kmpl, which is surprisingly low.

In the braking department too, the Yamaha Nmax performs quite well. The coefficient is set high by the presence of disc brakes at both front and rear. Furthermore, the top-end variant also comes featuring anti-lock braking tech, which further takes the braking and safety levels to a step above.

From Php 109,000 to Php 119,000, the Yamaha Nmax is indeed a great buy. While the absence of some trendy features and a rather insipid design language might let a few potential customers down, the Japanese scooter, nevertheless, justifies its price tag with its robust build quality, superior fit & finish, impeccable riding experience, capable powertrain, and safety features like ABS. The Yamaha Nmax certainly deserves a test ride.