For Malaysia and certain neighbouring
countries, Yamaha only sells two scooter models with a 155 cc engine, the NMax
and NVX 155. However, for Japan, there is another scooter in the 155 cc
category, the 2020 Yamaha Majesty S – priced at 345,000 yen in Japan
– with the Majesty name not unknown to Malaysian scooter aficionados who will
remember the Majesty 400.
The Majesty S 155 comes with its own
styling language and differs in dimensions from the NMax. The plush seat makes
the Majesty S 155 tall, with a seat height of 795 mm compared to the 765 mm of
the NMax. Overall weight of the Majesy S 155 also differs at 145 kg against 127
kg and fuel is carried in a 7.4-litre tank compared to the NMax’s 6.6-litre
unit.
Biggest difference between the Majesty S
and the NMax is the rear suspension, with the Majesty S using a monoshock while
the NMax makes do with conventional twin preload adjustable shock absorbers.
With this difference in suspension design, Yamaha says the Majesty S gives a
more comfortable ride compared to the NMax or NVX, especially when two-up.
Braking on the Majesty S is done with
single hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, although ABS is omitted for the
Japanese domestic market. Of note is the size of the front disc brake, in this
case a 267 mm diameter disc in a petal pattern versus the 230 mm piece fitted
to the NMax.
Engine fitment in the Majesty S is the
same as the single-cylinder power plant fitted to the NMax, a 155 cc mill
capable of producing 15 PS at 7,500 rom and 14 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The
Majesty S rolls on 13-inch wheels, fitted with 120/70 rubber in front and
130/70 at the back and is expected to make its Europe debut in 125 cc guise
this June, lockdowns over Covid-19 permitting.
