Hi Tony, I'd like to confess that it is good to hear from you. Over the last weeks I have been thinking to drop you a line, but the weather has been so good following a shabby summer that I have been out n about doing what I call 'picnic' rides; packing some lunch and a book, then heading to somewhere idyllic on one of my rides. And so it's been.
The NMax 155 is still a popular choice about these parts - even though a nearest dealer is some distance away. A local, large dealer informed me only last week that they have secured a Yamaha franchise for all LAMS units. This is an overdue stategic move by Yamaha in my view.
The NMax 155 trumps the PCX 150 with extended service intervals. And for much courier work this offers a better platform. Small scooter courier work in this part of the world resembles busy bees around the hive.
The latest PCX 160 (landed) is now a four valve 157cc unit, not 149cc. I'm assuming the service intervals have been extended to compete with the Nmax 155.
What is of interest is the change in legislation: if not landed by November this year, no bike under 125cc can be sold without linked bakes or better. No bike 125 or over can be sold without ABS front and rear. This knocks Honda about considerably-- no ADV 150, PCX 160, SH 150, CT125, Monkey 125. The NMax 155 is a survivor in this category. The Vespa 150s will suffer unless upgraded. But at what price will the improved spec. Vespa 150 be offered? Silly money for a 3 valve air cooled 150 I would think.
Meanwhile I contine to enjoy the GTS300 hpe Supetech for rides farther away from home - and the CT125 for local shunting. The CT is wickedly useful about these parts - and a 'character' ride.
It's good to hear that you're enjoying the NMax. It's a feisty little motor. What screen to you affix?
Speak soon .... Mark