Honda Click 160 vs Yamaha NMAX 155: which to rent in Pattaya?
Honda Click 160 vs NMAX 155 is the comparison most renters mean, but first identify which Click the shop offers: a Click 125 is a different bike. Thai manufacturer specifications and dated Pattaya price lists make the trade-off concrete.
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Honda Click 160 vs NMAX 155: the Click is lighter and usually cheaper to rent; the NMAX is heavier, has a lower seat, a bigger tank and ABS on both wheels. Thai Honda listed the Click160 at 119kg; Yamaha Thailand lists the NMAX at 131–134kg. On Best Motors’ table checked 7 October 2026, 30 days cost 4,000 THB on a Click 160 and 6,000 THB on an NMAX. Compare the exact year, fit, brakes and written price, and choose a Click 125 when a compact city bike is enough. Treat every option as a motorcycle for licence and insurance checks.
The short answer
Choose a Honda Click when you want the smaller, lower-priced category shown on a current local operator list. Consider a Yamaha NMAX when a physically larger 155cc scooter fits you better and the higher quote makes sense for your trip. Both are automatic scooters, but “Click” may mean a 125cc or 160cc variant.
On 7 October 2026, Best Motors’ Pattaya scooter page again separated Click 125, Click 160 and NMAX into three price lines. That establishes one operator’s advertised choices on one checked date; it does not establish citywide availability, quality or price.
- Click 125
- Lowest quote of the three on the checked operator table; verify the supplied year and unit
- Click 160
- 156.9cc and 119kg in the current Thai reference; middle quote on that table
- NMAX 155
- 131–134kg in current Thai variants; highest quote on that table
This is a shortlist from current manufacturer specifications and one operator’s advertised prices, not a citywide ranking or availability promise.
Honda Click 160 vs NMAX 155: Thai specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda Click160 (2026) | Yamaha NMAX 155 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 156.9cc, liquid-cooled eSP+ 4-valve | 155cc, liquid-cooled SOHC 4-valve with VVA |
| Weight | 119kg on Thai Honda’s page; the launch report gives 118kg net | 131kg Standard, 134kg Tech Max (with oil and a full tank) |
| Seat height | 778mm (launch report) | 770mm |
| Fuel tank | 5.5 litres (launch report) | 7.1 litres |
| ABS | Front wheel (launch report) | Front and rear |
| Wheels and tyres | Not checked | 13-inch; 110/70-13 front, 130/70-13 rear |
| Smart key | Yes, keyless (launch report) | Yes; traction control and stop-start also listed |
| Thai suggested retail price | 69,900 THB; CLICK160 R Limited Edition 76,400 THB (launch report) | 98,500 THB Standard; 107,500 THB 25th Anniversary; 113,500 THB Tech Max |
Sources: the Yamaha Thailand NMAX 2026 specification, checked 7 October 2026, and the Thai Honda Click160 specification, checked 29 August 2026 (engine size and weight). Thai Honda’s site could not be reached on 7 October 2026, so the other Click160 figures come from SuperBikemag’s report of the Thai launch (10 August 2026) and are marked as such. The two weight figures for the Click differ by 1kg; this page shows both rather than choosing one.
What the numbers mean for a renter: the NMAX carries about 12–16kg more, which you feel when parking, pushing it off the stand and paddling at walking speed. Its seat is slightly lower and its tank larger, and current Thai units brake with ABS on both wheels. The Click160 is the lighter, easier bike to move by hand. Rental fleets often run older generations, so these figures describe new Thai models, not every bike on a counter.
Before paying, photograph the registration or fleet number and ask the operator to name the year, engine capacity and variant. Then compare that exact bike with the appropriate manufacturer manual. Do not transfer ABS, traction-control, keyless or storage claims from a current catalogue to an older rental without checking the supplied unit.
Size and who each suits
A Click125 is the clearest compact-cost choice in this comparison. A Click160 narrows the engine-capacity gap with the NMAX, but the current Thai specifications still show a meaningful weight difference. Weight is most noticeable when moving the scooter by hand, holding it at a stop and recovering from an off-balance lean — not just once the bike is moving.
For a passenger, do not infer comfort or legal payload from a category label. Both people should sit on the exact bike while it is stationary, with the operator’s permission. Check footrests, helmet fit and the manual’s load limit. A larger seat does not make an inexperienced rider ready for two-up traffic.
If you cannot confidently move the bike off its stand, turn it in the available space and place both feet securely at a stop, choose the easier unit regardless of badge. Condition also overrides catalogue appeal: sound tyres and brakes on a Click are a better rental decision than a poorly maintained NMAX.
Click 160 vs NMAX rental prices in Pattaya
Several Pattaya operators publish model-by-model prices. Two of those lists are set out below; both were checked on 7 October 2026 and both labelled the figures as low-season rates.
| Operator and period | Honda Click 160 | Yamaha NMAX | Honda Click 125 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Motors, 3 days | 1,000 THB | 1,800 THB | 900 THB |
| Best Motors, 14 days | 2,500 THB | 4,000 THB | 2,200 THB |
| Best Motors, 30 days | 4,000 THB | 6,000 THB | 3,000 THB |
| Best Motors, 60 days | 7,500 THB | 11,000 THB | 5,500 THB |
| Rentmotorbike, per day (1+ / 3+ / 7+ days) | 400 / 270 / 230 THB (Keyless); 450 / 300 / 260 THB (ABS) | Not on its price list | 350 / 240 / 200 THB (Keyless) |
| Rentmotorbike, 1 month | 4,000 THB (Keyless); 4,500 THB (ABS) | Not on its price list | 3,500 THB (Keyless) |
Best Motors’ scooter page presents whole-period totals and says PorRorBor insurance is included. Rentmotorbike’s price list says low-season prices were in effect and that its high season runs from 15 October to 15 April, so expect its figures to change within days of this check. A third Jomtien operator, Jomtien Motorbike Rent, advertised NMAX rental from ฿270 a day and did not list a Click 160.
Best Motors is the list here that prices both bikes, and on it the NMAX costs 1.5 to 1.8 times the Click 160 for the same period. Not every operator prices the gap that way: on 7 October 2026 MDP Rental listed a 2023–2024 Click 160 and a 2021–2023 NMAX at the same 4,000 THB for a month, with the NMAX at 350 THB a day against 300 THB for the Click. Those figures are evidence of the pages on the checked date, not our price promise or coverage verdict. Availability, season, year, deposit, mileage, delivery and liability wording can change the real quote. Ask for two written, all-in offers for your dates and compare the contract line by line. See the scooter price guide and duration comparison.
Verify the licence category for the exact bike
Do not treat either model as a licence-free scooter. Confirm the exact engine size and vehicle class, then use a motorcycle-valid Thai, relevant ASEAN or qualifying licence-plus-IDP route recognised by current Thai rules. Read the licence guide and verify your documents with official sources before riding.
What matters more than the model
It is easy to spend the decision worrying about Click versus NMAX. The bigger variable is the shop: its deposit terms, its contract, its passport policy and the state of the actual bike it hands you.
Whichever model you choose, protect yourself the same way:
Get the rate and deposit in writing. Record the amount, currency and exact return conditions on the contract rather than relying on a spoken promise.
Keep your passport. UK travel advice for Thailand says not to hand it over as a guarantee to a motorcycle-rental business. Ask what documented alternative security arrangement the operator accepts.
Photograph and film the vehicle. A dated walk-around with every visible scratch and dent creates evidence if damage is disputed on return.
Ready to request a quote? Rent a scooter in Pattaya and compare providers, or open the Honda Click and Yamaha NMAX source records. Listed models still need confirmation for your dates.
Use one pickup check for either model
Record the exact vehicle, written terms and existing condition. Evidence supports a later assessment but cannot guarantee that a dispute will be avoided.
Open the pickup checklistSource limits and recheck points
Yamaha Thailand’s specification and the four operator pages were checked on 7 October 2026; Thai Honda’s specification was last reached on 29 August 2026. Recheck them before relying on the figures: manufacturers update generations, while operators change inventory, prices and inclusions. We did not perform an on-site fleet inspection or complete a rental through these operators.
The comparison therefore supports a shortlist, not a verdict. The unanswered questions remain unit-specific: current condition, exact variant, written insurance and liability terms, deposit, permitted route and whether the bike fits the rider and passenger.
Common questions
Is the Honda Click or Yamaha NMAX better for renting in Pattaya?
Is the Honda Click 160 or the NMAX 155 cheaper to rent in Pattaya?
Is the Yamaha NMAX harder to ride than a Honda Click?
Do the Honda Click and Yamaha NMAX need the same licence?
Comparison guide published 25 May 2026, with an earlier revision on 29 August 2026. Updated 7 October 2026 with a side-by-side Click 160 vs NMAX 155 specification table and a second operator’s prices. Yamaha Thailand and four Pattaya operator pages were rechecked on 7 October 2026; Thai Honda’s site could not be reached that day. Model availability, specifications and prices vary; inspect the specific bike and verify licence documents before accepting it. Editorial information, not legal or financial advice.