The Yamaha Aerox 155 is India’s most affordable performance-oriented scooter with a liquid-cooled engine. The Aerox 155 is packed with features like LED illumination with hazard light function, a digital LCD instrument cluster, smartphone connectivity via Yamaha’s Y-connect app, single-channel ABS and segment-first traction control as standard. As the suffix suggests, the Yamaha Aerox 155 is powered by a 155cc engine, borrowed from… you guessed it, the R15 V4! The Aerox 155 rolls on 14-inch tyres sprung on a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers.
The Aerox primarily rivals the Aprilia SXR 160, which fails to match the Yamaha’s features or power figures.
Yamaha launches 2023 Aerox 155 with first-in-class traction control
In addition, IYM also announced the launch of 2023 variants of its premium range of two-wheelers including the MT-15 V2, R15 V4 & R15S with class-leading features and brand-new colour schemes. This variant will retain the features like Dual Channel ABS for added safety, TCS ensuring maximum performance and OBD2 for quick access to the machine’s vital data.
The R15 V4, R15S and the MT-15 V2 are powered by Yamaha’s performance-oriented liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, 155cc, OBD2 compliant fuel-injected engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system mated to a slick shifting 6-speed gearbox with an Assist and Slipper clutch for lighter and more precise gear actuation producing 18.4PS of peak power at 10,000rpm, with peak torque output of 14.2Nm at 7,500rpm. With the new Aerox 155 and upgrades in our premium motorcycle variants including the MT-15 V2, R15 V4 & R15S, we are confident that our customers would appreciate the Yamaha’s constant endeavour towards bringing the latest and greatest in two-wheeler features and technology for the Indian market”.
Yamaha Aerox 155 Price – Mileage, Images, Colours
It might not feel quick off the line, but once it crosses 5000rpm and the VVA kicks in, the digits on the speedo reads 100kmph faster than you’d expect. The chunky tyres it comes with offer decent grip while the suspension is on the stiffer side to complement spirited riding.
While the setup does feel a bit jarring at higher speeds over bridge joints and squarish bumps, it felt quite pliable over regular road undulations and potholes under 60kmph.
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Thumb the starter and you’re greeted with a rather traditional scooter-like exhaust note, but twist the throttle and it is immediately apparent why the Aerox 155 is the most powerful scooter in the country. It will easily accelerate past the 100kmph mark and if you find a long enough stretch of tarmac, I think you’ll be surprised with the digits that the speedometer will throw up. That just makes the entire riding experience really stress-free considering you’re never hunting for the right gear and you always come out of a corner with just the right amount of drive.
Yamaha Aerox 155 Price, Images, colours, Mileage & Reviews
Yamaha Aerox 155 comes in a standard variant with four colour options all priced at Rs 1,42,800, ex-showroom Delhi. Unlike a traditional scooter, the Yamaha Aerox 155 has a centre spine beneath its floorboard with a fuel reservoir. Through the Y-connect app you also get to know the last parking location, rev counter, malfunction/maintenance alert and daily/monthly fuel consumption data.
Lastly, the Aerox 155 also features idle-start-stop function which shuts the engine off if it’s idling for a prolonged duration.
Yamaha Aerox 155 is powered by a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 155cc engine which is borrowed from the popular R15 and MT-15 with an automatic transmission. The scooter is built on an underbone chassis which is suspended on a telescopic front fork and dual shocks at the rear.
2023 Yamaha Aerox 155 : Price, Images, Specs & Reviews
The Yamaha Aerox 155 is packed with interesting and attractive features like VVA-equipped Engine, LCD Instrument Console, front disc brakes and so on. The central spine of the bike runs high along the floorboard, which is not flat in shape and therefore, space is limited.
The underseat storage capacity of the bike is 24.5 litres, which is still inadequate to store a full-face helmet.
The bike features an LCD instrument console paired with a REV counter and the display shows adequate information including trip metre, odometer, fuel consumption readouts.
The acceleration of this bike is linear and the rider can reach triple digit speed in no time, without any effort. Under normal city conditions, the scooter has ample power to keep ahead of many other two-wheeled commuters and on the highway, the Yamaha Aerox 155 settles into a steady cruise.
Powered by a 155cc, four-valve, single cylinder engine, the Yamaha Aerox 155 features a VVA (Variable Valve Actuation). The adequate stopping power comes from the 130mm rear drum and 230mm front disc brake with ABS.
The headlights and the tail-lights of the scooter make up the LED unit and it also integrates a fully-digital instrumentation.
The digital cluster displays a good deal of information including fuel consumption and trip-related data, along with a tachometer and VVA indicator. Controls for music playback and on-screen navigation instructions are unavailable in this model, but it still comes with SMS and call alerts. Being an affordable street commuting bike, this scooter is a must-buy for anyone looking for convenient and quick city transport.
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