Hong Leong Yamaha launched the 2016 NMax scooter at their annual Chinese New Year dealer appreciation dinner in Genting Highlands on January 17. Unveiled by Datuk Jim Khor, managing director of Hong Leong Yamaha, the 2016 NMax is positioned as a city commuter.
The 2016 NMax is designed as Yamaha’s “global scooter model”, and comes with the new ‘Bluecore’ engine. The engine is a 155 cc liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-valve single with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) and mated to a CVT gearbox with belt final drive.
Other features of the NMax include disc brakes front and rear, and a dual absorber suspension on the swingarm. The fuel tank is a large – for a scooter – 6.6 litre unit.
There is an LED headlight in front, and matching LED rear lights to provide optimum visibility. The seat is fitted with spring-loaded hinges to uncover a storage area large enough for most helmet designs.
Coming in two colours – red and grey – the 2016 Yamaha NMax is set for nation-wide release in April 2016. No official confirmation on pricing is available, but it is rumoured to be about RM10,000, placing it in the same class as the Honda PCX at RM11,990.
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2015 Honda PCX retail at MYR 9,999.00. I am not sure when Boon Siew Honda bump up the price to MYR 11,900.00 since most retailer are still selling it at MYR 9,999.00. ANd if you are comparing the retail price with the 2012 Deluxe it is not even a fair comparison.
The only winning nature of Nmax is the presence of ABS which unfortunately stripped away for the Malaysia model. 2015 Honda PCX is the clear winner with larger box and larger fuel tank (whopping 8.0 Litre). Even the PCX won the fuel economy factor.
Yah… striped down the safety feature. Malaysian life is so cheap. Are you nuts Yamaha Malaysia?
despite the superior specs sheet, my money is still on the Honda PCX.
go for honda
The PCX is a better option because it comes with the Combi Breaks and this option is particular helpful especially in a scooter. In addition, the PCX has a 12v socket where you can charge you mobile phone. It may be a little more expensive vs the Nmax but the extras that are added to the PCX makes it a better option.
Don’t buy Yamaha.
They think Malaysia’s consumer is stupid.
Honda and Kawasaki provide 2 years warranty (or 20,000km) and this Yamaha only give 1 year warranty or 10,000km.
Boycott them.