NMAX

2016 Yamaha NMAX Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2016 Yamaha NMAX pairs a 124.7 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.1 HP (8.8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.9 Nm (8.8 lb-ft) at 6,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 97 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,750 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the NMAX measures 127 kg (280 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.5 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 765 mm (30.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,350 mm (53.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.6-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2016 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.