After being spotted testing on Malaysian highways, the 2025 Yamaha NMax ABS is now here, priced at RM11,498. Pricing sees a substantial jump of RM1,700 over the 2024 Yamaha NMax recommended retail price of RM9,798 and there are two colour options – Magma Black and Sky Blue.
This is explained by the inclusion of two-channel ABS and traction control as standard equipment and thus a necessary price increase. However, Malaysian distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) declined to bring in the the Yamaha NMax “Turbo”, which has more features than the NMax ABS.
What we get in Malaysia instead is the “mid-range” model of the NMax, with new graphics for the monochrome LCD instrument panel and Y-Connect functionality to the rider’s smartphone. Also new is the dual element LED projector headlights and enlarged under seat storage, now measuring 25-litres in volume.
It remains to be seen if HLYM will distribute the “Turbo” version of the NMax in Malaysia. The NMax Turbo variant comes with a TFT-LCD instrument panel with on-screen navigation and ‘Turbo’ Y-shift that gives the rider three levels of power delivery – ‘1’ for low, ‘2’ for medium and ‘3’ for high, with ‘S-Mode’ for “sport-touring” and ‘T-Mode’ for “town commuting.”.
Otherwise specifications remain unchanged for the NMax, with the single-cylinder, Blue Core engine with variable valve actuation producing 15.4 PS at 8,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Power goes through a CVT gearbox to the rear wheel, with wheel sizing at 13-inches front and rear, shod with 110/70 ad 130/70 tyres.
Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear, controlled by the aforementioned two-channel ABS. Suspension uses telescopic forks in front and twin shock absorbers in the rear, adjustable for preload.
Turbo version plan to sell RM14k?
China brand is going to take over this market soon
Wont. Yamaha still yamaha.
Yamaha price still reasonable compare with others Japan brand and if you think about maintenance cost and aftermarket value… Yamaha is the best choice.
If dealer sell it, based on recommend price. Then, you can say that statement…otherwise, it become “yangmahal”. Look at the x-max price.
I think hong leong, HLYM is very-very weak, coz they cannot control their dealer. So, their dealer can put whatever price they want.
And if i,m Yamaha from japan, i just terminate HLYM, and appoint another distributor, to make sure my motorcycle can be sell reasonably and attract more customer.
The way HLYM do this, will finally kill this brand as buyer start to move to chinese company such as zontes.
Hopefully zontes and other chines company take this as oppurtunity and use it in full capacity. Make sure you control you dealer properly, especially in term of retail price.