The 155-160cc class is Vietnam’s sporty sweet spot: enough power for two-up riding and bridge climbs, small enough for daily traffic. This guide ranks every model with verified manufacturer figures (retrieved 23 September 2026) - no retailer numbers, no estimates.
The class at a glance (verified figures)
| Model | Engine | Max power | Kerb/wet weight | Brakes | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda SH160i | 156.9cc eSP+ | 12.4 kW | 134 kg | Dual ABS + HSTC | 104,490,000 VND (Sport) |
| Honda Vario 160 | 156.9cc eSP+ | 11.3 kW | 118 kg | Front ABS | 56,690,000 VND (The thao) |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 | 155.1cc VVA | 11.3 kW | 131 kg | Dual ABS + TCS | 69,000,000 VND |
| Yamaha NVX 155 | 155.1cc VVA | 11.3 kW | 125 kg | Front ABS | 55,300,000 VND (VVA ABS) |
| Yamaha Lexi 155 | 155.1cc VVA | 11.3 kW | 118 kg | Front ABS | 48,900,000 VND (VVA-ABS) |
| Honda Air Blade 160 | 156.9cc liquid-cooled | (not published) | 113 kg | (not published) | (not published) |
The Air Blade 160’s current Honda page does not publish output, brake or price figures in our retrieval - it is included with what is verified only (113 kg, smart key, LCD, USB-C).
How to choose within the class
Maximum safety hardware: SH160i (dual ABS plus HSTC) and NMAX 155 (dual ABS plus traction control). Best value: Lexi 155 and NVX 155, which share the same published 11.3 kW as the NMAX for 14-20 million less. Most practical: Vario 160, with its 422 mm flat floor. Lightest: Air Blade 160 at 113 kg. Badge and big wheels: SH160i with 16-inch wheels front and rear.
Comfort and storage
Seat heights: SH160i 799 mm, NVX 790 mm, Vario 160 778 mm, NMAX 770 mm, Lexi 768 mm. Storage: SH160i 28 L, NVX 25 L, NMAX 24 L, Vario 160 17.9 L; the Lexi’s page did not publish a storage figure. Tanks: NMAX 7.1 L, SH160i 7 L, NVX and Vario 160 5.5 L, Lexi 4.2 L.
Renting
None of the 155-160cc models are among Nguyen Tu’s price-published rental models - contact us to confirm current availability. Pair this guide with our ABS availability guide and, if you ride two-up or commute in rain, our rainy-season scooter guide.