Keeway RCS 125 vs Yamaha NMAX (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Keeway RCS 125stacks up against the Yamaha NMAX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKeeway RCS 125Yamaha NMAX
Model year20182018
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp12 hp
Torque10 Nm12 Nm
Weight99 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.0 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. ABS.
Tires70/90-17 / 80/90-17 110/70-13 / 130/70-13

Keeway RCS 125 vs Yamaha NMAX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Keeway RCS 125 and the Yamaha NMAX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Keeway RCS 125 brings 9 hp in a 99 kg package, while the Yamaha NMAX counters with 12 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: