Yamaha NMAX 125 2017 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2025

Yamaha NMAX 125 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2025

Technical Specifications Yamaha NMAX 125 2017 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2025

Yamaha NMAX 125 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2025

Yamaha NMAX 125 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.7 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	12.2 HP	Engine power	76 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	11.7 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Variomatic	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Unit Swing	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	290 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	13 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	13 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,955 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,350 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	127 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha NMAX 125 2017

The Yamaha NMAX 125 is a very simple scooter that works great. Just get on and ride. Without much thinking. Thanks to its low weight, it remains very nimble when cornering, and manoeuvring in the city is child's play. The NMAX also scores full points for looks, making it one of the prettiest 125 scooters.

Sufficient draught

low weight

chic look

high-quality workmanship

high step-through

Suzuki SV 650 2025

The Suzuki SV 650 has been on the market for 25 years, longer than any other motorbike. The engine has been updated to Euro5 and is now even more mature, which clearly fits in with the rest of the package. The SV 650 doesn't want to scare anyone, especially beginners. The chassis makes a solid, unagitated impression, the brakes require a lot of manual force to prevent unexpected overbraking. The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated. On the other hand, the price is fair, as usual for Suzuki.

Last V2 powerplant in the class

beginner-friendly seating position

easy handling, timeless look

Brake requires manual force

no electronics on board apart from ABS

instruments moderately readable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha NMAX 125 vs Suzuki SV 650

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