"Nmax" in our fleet isn't one single model — it covers several generations and trims under one name. New and Neo share the same engine and transmission, just different generations of the lineup (Gen 2 and Gen 3). Turbo is a different story, with different electronic transmission tuning. View the Yamaha Nmax in our catalog.

Nmax New (Gen 2):

  • Engine: 155cc, Blue Core, VVA, SOHC 4-valve
  • Power: ~15 hp at 8,000 rpm
  • Transmission: classic roller-type CVT
  • Weight: ~132 kg
  • Tank: 7.1 L

Nmax Neo (Gen 3):

  • Same 155cc Blue Core VVA engine as the New, in displacement and design — the difference is visual, a generation and trim change, not what's under the hood
  • Power: ~15 hp at 8,000 rpm
  • Transmission: classic CVT
  • Weight: ~130 kg
  • Two versions: Neo (base) and Neo S (adds the Smart Key system)

Nmax "Turbo":

  • Same-displacement engine as the New/Neo
  • Main difference — YECVT (Yamaha Electric CVT): essentially the same CVT layout, but electronically controlled instead of purely mechanical rollers. It's more about the ride feel and electronic settings than a fundamentally different transmission
  • Two riding modes, T-Mode/S-Mode, plus virtual "gears" via Y-Shift (Low/Medium/High) — simulating gear changes like a car
  • Weight: ~133-135 kg depending on the version
  • Three versions: Turbo (base), Turbo Tech Max (TFT display, USB-C port, special seat), Turbo Tech Max Ultimate (top trim)
  • Important note: "Turbo" in the name refers to the electronics and responsiveness, not a literal turbocharger on the engine
  • We offer a wide range of custom colors beyond the standard lineup

What owners say: the engine (in any generation) gets called "unkillable" in reviews — reliability is one of the lineup's strong points across the board. Fuel economy is another strength — the same efficient 155cc engine shared with the rest of the family (PCX160, ADV160) keeps consumption comfortably low on real trips, so you rarely need to refuel. One interesting quirk about storage: the claimed capacity numbers look generous, but the shape of the compartment means a full-face helmet doesn't always fit. On the plus side, there's a separate compartment under the left leg shield for a phone and wallet. In Bali rental reviews, riders particularly praise the pulling power on climbs ("tanjakan") and the soft suspension for longer trips — for example, out to Uluwatu. Several tourist guides call out the ABS and wide tubeless tires as a real plus specifically because of frequent tropical downpours and sudden obstacles on the road, like dogs — the brakes don't lock up the wheel in a panic stop.

Where it shines on Bali: confident both in city traffic (Canggu, Seminyak) and on medium-length highway trips, including rides out to Uluwatu — good stability through corners and in the rain. This applies equally across all versions — the geometry and riding position barely differ between them.