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Honda PCX125 vs Yamaha XMAX 300

Yamaha XMAX 300 edges it on the Power Index. Both are clutchless, so neither needs a manual licence skill set. Here is how they stack up on the numbers and our ratings.

PCX125XMAX 300
Power Index 59 65
Rank #30 #24
Price from £3,649 £6,500
Power 12 bhp 28 bhp
Torque 12 Nm 29 Nm
Top speed 60 mph 80 mph
Economy / range 130 mpg 89 mpg
Kerb weight 132 kg 179 kg
Seat height 764 mm 795 mm
Transmission CVT (twist & go) CVT (twist & go)
Min. licence A1 A2
Model year 2026 2026
Ease 10.0 10.0
Comfort 6.0 7.0
Fun 3.0 5.0
Tech 6.0 7.0
Value 10.0 8.0
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