
Yamaha XMAX 300 vs Honda PCX 160
A technician's breakdown of the Yamaha XMAX 300 vs Honda PCX 160 in Bangkok - highway capability, 45 L storage, and the 250 THB/day upgrade math for weekends.
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| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 day | ฿500-800 |
| 1 week | ฿3,000-4,800 |
| 1 month | ฿10,500-16,800 |
All prices in Thai Baht. Final price varies by mileage, vehicle age, and modifications. Third-party insurance and helmet included.
The Yamaha XMAX 300 is where the scooter category crosses into motorcycle territory without asking you to learn a clutch. The 300 cc Blue Core engine pulls past 120 km per hour with a passenger and luggage aboard, which is the line most 155 cc sport scooters cannot hold on a Bangkok to Pattaya run. Dual ABS and traction control are the reason experienced riders upgrade from an NMAX when they start planning inter-city routes rather than in-city loops.
The adjustable windscreen keeps highway wind off your chest for two hours instead of two minutes, the TFT dashboard is properly readable in bright tropical sun, and the under-seat box takes two full-face helmets side by side - real weekend luggage, not a day pack. A 13 litre tank means one fuel stop instead of two on the Phuket to Krabi approach. These touring details separate the XMAX from sport scooters built only for short urban hops between fuel stations.
At 179 kg it is heavier than a Click, but the 795 mm seat stays manageable and there is still no gearshift to miss. 500 to 800 THB per day reflects what it is - a maxi-scooter, priced between the sport scooters and a full-size bike, chosen by riders who want touring without manual gears. The XMAX fills a specific gap for inter-city riders who need motorcycle-grade highway capability but refuse to give up automatic transmission on shorter local errands.
Long-stay Pattaya expats rent the XMAX 300 when a single scooter needs to cover both the in-city Beach Road loop and a weekend highway run to Bangkok or the eastern seaboard. The 300 cc Blue Core cruises 120 km per hour on Motorway 7 with a passenger and luggage in the 45 litre box, a trip that would exhaust a 155 rider.
The adjustable windscreen cuts the headwind on the two-hour Pattaya to Bangkok stretch. Dual ABS and traction control handle the rain-slicked Sukhumvit Road surface after a tropical downpour. A 13 litre tank means one fill for the round trip to Rayong. At 179 kg it needs confident handling on the Pratumnak Hill U-turn, but the 795 mm seat stays manageable for most riders.
A DOT-style helmet in your size is handed over on delivery - no separate rental fee, no surprise charge.
Mandatory Thai third-party cover is bundled in the daily price, not sold as an add-on at the shop. See our insurance guide.
City-wide delivery to your hotel, condo, or accommodation - nothing to collect from the shop.
Delivery and return are photo-documented so you are never charged for scratches that were already there.
Open a support ticket any time - English-speaking humans respond fast for breakdowns, extensions, or police-stop questions.
A refundable card hold replaces the passport deposit - your ID stays with you the whole rental. Learn about deposit protection.

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110cc · Automatic
The Honda Scoopy is the lightest, cheapest, lowest-to-the-ground scooter on the platform - the one to pick if you're 155 cm tall, if this is your first scooter anywhere, or if you just want a retro-looking runabout for island beach hops. At 93 kg it's easier to push out of a sandy hotel driveway than anything else in the lineup, the 746 mm seat gives flat feet to most riders, and the 110 cc single is docile enough that a nervous rider won't accidentally over-accelerate. CBS (not ABS) links the brakes to prevent the front from locking first, which covers the most common beginner mistake. Idling stop kills the engine at red lights so you never stall. At 150-200 THB per day it's also the lowest entry cost in Thailand - the default pick on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

125cc · Automatic
The Yamaha Filano is the style pick in the scooter lineup - a modern-retro 125 that looks at home parked outside a Phuket beach cafe or a Koh Samui boutique. Past the styling, it's a practical daily: the 125 cc Blue Core engine has more pull than a Scoopy for mild coastal hills, the Smart Motor Generator makes starts almost silent (no more waking up the hotel), and stop-start kills idle at red lights. The wide flat seat handles two-up better than most 125s, and at 96 kg it's close to Scoopy-light for parking in sandy lots. Front ABS is standard on the Connected trim Thai Bike stocks, and UBS links front and rear for balanced stops. 150-250 THB per day puts it above a Scoopy and well below an NMAX, which matches its role: better-looking commuter, not more-powerful one.

160cc · Automatic
The Honda Click 160 is Thailand's default rental scooter - the baseline you'll find at every shop in every city on the platform. At 200-300 THB per day it replaces 500-1,500 THB in daily taxis or Grab, so first-time riders get unlimited mobility without rebudgeting the trip. The fully automatic CVT, 780 mm seat height, and 118 kg wet weight make it forgiving for anyone who has never ridden before: no clutch, both feet flat at stops, easy to push around a narrow soi. Under-seat storage holds 18 litres (a day bag fits), the USB port keeps your phone charged while it runs navigation, and a 5.5 litre tank covers 200+ km between fills. Front ABS is standard on the 2022+ generation, which matters on wet monsoon roads.

160cc · Automatic
The Honda PCX 160 is the step up from the Click - a premium-feel commuter scooter that keeps the 200-tier price ceiling. The wider seat, flat floor, and 30-litre under-seat box make it the natural pick for couples and riders who carry more than a day bag (a full-face helmet plus rain jacket fits). Front and rear ABS and Honda's Selectable Torque Control give you a real margin on wet Bangkok expressway ramps or a sudden Phuket downpour. An 8.1-litre tank pushes range past 300 km, the small windscreen cuts 100 km/h wind, and the 764 mm seat stays accessible for shorter riders. At 250-400 THB per day it costs a little more than a Click but earns it on longer days and two-up trips.

155cc · Automatic
The Yamaha NMAX 155 is the sport-scooter step up from the Click/PCX crowd - the scooter riders pick when they want something that feels like a motorcycle but rides like a twist-and-go. Yamaha's VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) delivers low-rev torque in traffic and extra top-end when you open it up on a coast road, so one engine covers the soi and the 100 km/h expressway without feeling thrashed. Dual ABS and traction control are real safety hardware - not marketing - and they matter most on wet Phuket hairpins. The 25-litre box swallows a full-face plus a day bag, the 7.1-litre tank stretches past 250 km, and the 765 mm seat still suits most riders. At 250-400 THB per day it's the enthusiast's daily: sportier than a PCX, lighter than an XMAX.

157cc · Automatic
The Honda ADV 160 is the scooter for riders who want to leave the main road without learning a clutch. 130 mm of front suspension travel and larger 14-inch front / 13-inch rear wheels handle the potholes, broken tarmac, and unsealed shortcuts you'll find on Chiang Mai's Samoeng loop, Phuket's back roads to Kata, or the interior tracks on Koh Samui. Honda kept the automatic CVT and 780 mm seat height of a normal city scooter, so there's no new skill to acquire - just more capability when the pavement ends. Front ABS, knuckle guards, and a tall windscreen add genuine all-weather composure. 30 litres under the seat takes a day pack and rain jacket; the 8.1-litre tank stretches past 300 km. At 300-500 THB per day it's priced between a Click and a real adventure bike - and bridges exactly that gap.