The Yamaha NMAX 125 is a practical, easy-to-ride urban scooter built for effortless city commuting, and it remains one of the UK’s best-selling powered two-wheelers for good reason. It gives new riders and seasoned commuters alike a dependable, low-cost way to beat traffic every day, without any of the fuss that can put people off two wheels altogether, and it does so without ever feeling like a compromise chosen only for its price.
Its 125cc liquid-cooled single, with a 52mm by 58.7mm bore and stroke, SOHC, four valves, an 11.2 to 1 compression ratio, fuel injection and wet sump lubrication, produces 12.2PS (9kW) at 8,000rpm and 11.2Nm of torque at 6,000rpm through a smooth V-belt automatic transmission, giving relaxed, twist-and-go performance with genuinely strong fuel economy of around 2.2 litres per 100km. There is no clutch or gearbox to think about, just easy, linear acceleration away from every junction, controlled by TCI ignition and backed by electric start.
An underbone frame carries a hydraulic telescopic fork up front and a unit swing arrangement at the rear, running on 110/70 front and 130/70 rear tyres, with 230mm discs front and rear bringing dependable, well-controlled stopping power. At 132kg with a 1,340mm wheelbase and 125mm of ground clearance, it stays light and nimble in traffic, while a low 765mm seat height keeps it accessible for new riders and shorter riders alike, and easy to paddle backwards out of a tight parking space.
Keyless ignition, ABS and traction control bring real everyday convenience and confidence, all wrapped in a lightweight, agile chassis that threads through traffic with ease. A 7.1-litre tank, with CO2 emissions of just 52g/km, keeps refuelling stops infrequent given the scooter’s frugal running costs. It is a straightforward, trustworthy machine that prioritises reliability and low running costs over unnecessary complication, and it suits commuters who simply want a scooter that starts every time and gets them there without fuss, day after day, and it continues to be the scooter most commonly recommended by dealers to riders taking their very first steps on two wheels. The Yamaha NMAX 125 is available now at GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, serving riders across Devon and Cornwall with finance and test rides available.
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