Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine With VVA

Yamaha Aerox 155 maxi-scooter launched in India and with that Yamaha opens a completely new segment for scooters in the country.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

The new Yamaha Aerox 155 was launched today along with the all-new Yamaha YZF R15 V4.0 and R15M.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

The closest competitor for Yamaha Aerox 155 is the Aprilia SXR160. Even though both these scooters are classified as maxi-scooters, the Yamaha Aerox 155 is in a whole different league when it comes to powertrain.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

Powering the Yamaha Aerox 155 is a 155cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled petrol engine with fuel injection and VVA. This engine produces 15.1 Bhp of peak power at 8,000rpm, while the torque stands at 13.9Nm at 6,500rpm.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

This power output is almost 4.3 Bhp more than its nearest competitor, the Aprilia SXR 160, which produces 10.7 Bhp and 11.6Nm from its single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC, 3 valve petrol engine.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

Though the Yamaha Aerox 155 uses a Yamaha R15 sourced engine, it comes mated to a CVT gearbox for added convenience.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

The Yamaha Aerox 155 comes with features such as Single Channel ABS, 14-inch wheels, a wide 140mm rear tyre, Bluetooth Enabled Yamaha Motorcycle Connect App, 5.8-inch LCD Instrument Cluster, LED headlights, LED taillights, external fuel lid, USB Charging Port, and a few more features.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

Despite its sleek appearance, the Yamaha Aerox 155 is a spacious scooter with a 24.5-litre underseat storage capacity.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

To put that into perspective, the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha has an underseat storage space of 21 litres, while the larger Suzuki Burgman Street 125 has an underseat storage space of 21.5 litres.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

Apart from this, the new Yamaha Aerox 155 gets some cool features like maintenance recommendations, last parked location, fuel consumption, malfunction notification, and start & stop function. More features can be accessed via Yamaha Motorcycle Connect App.

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

Commenting on the launch of the new Yamaha Aerox 155 and Yamaha YZF-R15 V4.0, Motofumi Shitara, Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group of companies said, "Under the umbrella of 'The Call of the Blue' Campaign, Yamaha has launched several exciting products in the Motorcycle and Scooter category. The Aerox 155 is an important addition to this line-up as it has been developed on the lines of Yamaha's R DNA. The Aerox 155 will provide a new and exciting riding experience with high performance, comfort & convenience to the Indian customers. I am confident that the Aerox 155 will be well accepted by our customers and it will create a new Maxi Sports Scooter segment in India."

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

The new Yamaha Aerox 155 is priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, India), whereas the Yamaha YZF-R15 V4.0 is priced from Rs 1.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched In India; Powered By R15 Sourced 155cc Engine

Thoughts About Yamaha Aerox 155

The launch of Yamaha Aerox 155 creates a whole new segment in India. Launching the Yamaha Aerox 155 alongside the Yamaha YZF-R15 V4.0 clearly shows us the Japanese brand's intention with this maxi-scooter in India.

With more than 15 Bhp available, the Yamaha Aerox 155 is Yamaha's way of saying "Why should 'bikes' have all the fun".

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Article Published On: Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 22:01 [IST]
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