The Aerox 155 returns a surprisingly good fuel efficiency figure of around 42 km/l in Bangalore traffic. Out of all of them, I found Aerox most comfortable for me and fit my requirement (Powerful, tall stance scooter with decent range (fuel or EV)) High price: The Yamaha Aerox 155 is one of the most expensive scooters in its class (₹185,000 OTR in Bangalore), which could be a deterrent for budget-conscious buyers. Lack of Touchscreen and other smart features (Yamaha Y connect app is basic): Aerox can’t compete with EV counterparts in this department.
Overall, the Yamaha Aerox 155 is a stylish and powerful scooter that offers a comfortable ride and good performance. However, its high price, stiff rear suspension, and limited footboard storage may make it less appealing to some buyers.
Bangalore to Pune in a Yamaha Aerox 155: 1800 km ride review
I just finished an impulsive 1800km round trip on the Aerox over 3 days, from Jan 5th to 7th, from Bangalore to Pune and back with errand pit stops en route in Belgaum and Kohlapur. The scooter’s cubic capacity is dismissed as boring for highways, fuel economy as a hindrance, ride quality as harsh, ground clearance as risky, wind buffeting as intrusive…and so on. When work presented an opportunity to head far, on a road I knew, I thought I’d learn about Aerox’s proper long-distance ability first-hand.
The same day Left Pune at 4 pm and rode back to Hubli, reached by 12pm with 3 tea breaks and 4 fuel stops.
I can understand for those with ortho chair jobs or long hours seated careers or conditioned to commuting car rears, ride complaints would be butt obvious, pun intended. Ghat bends or long sweepers on the highway, this goes where you point it, with no deviation from holding its line.
Will the low overall silhouette of the vehicle be imbalanced by my upper body weight and loaded top box? There was zero turbulence from heavy vehicles rushing past or the famed crosswinds that operate the Chitradurga windmills. It’s also to be noted that this scooter keeps the wind completely away from feet, legs and lower body thanks to its faired construction.
As a parting point to this category, I’d like to mention a thought that kept reoccurring – I never seemed to reach the limit of this scooter, where it gasped for performance. Agreed no Himalayas, but over the mild western ghats I crossed en route, there was no change to performance described above. There were several heart-in-mouth moments where I would pass a pump for being inconveniently off the road, only to encounter tens of kilometres without a next one and my gauge indicator asking me why the hell wasn’t I refuelling.
However, it took away less than 5 minutes each time to identify a pump without any queue and swing into it, flip that conveniently located flap and ask for 500 ka fuel, a note I kept ready to quickly hand over in my upper jacket pocket. I actually found the coincidence of ATMs dispensing 500 notes, the price of fuel in India today and the 4 5 – 5 litre refuelling I did, to be a happy, convenient reason I could speed in and out of pumps in minimal time.
The two most relaxed parts of me were my hands and legs, enhanced by having nothing much to do with the controls and being in positions that offered leeway for change and little to no stress.
I could vary my feet position forward or rear by about 6 inches, enough to keep me comfortable the entire way. The seat, however, angled me such that I could not move many fronts or back on it, which over a long duration caused ample pinprick sensation to the rear. I did not find my knees fouling with the front apron even while braking hard, something that most reviews I’d seen, keep harping on.
What was really worrisome was when coming downhill, at an angle of above 20 degrees descent, the rough track took the scooter out of its line very rapidly and the gearless nature meant it picked up speed on its own while doing so. Extra spacious under the seat, that fantastic Givi top box and a natural body to hold saddle bags mean the Aerox is really practical to pack in a lot. How desirable is this scooter to me, measured by whether I turn back to look at it after parking each time, and how long I would keep it, given I rotate my vehicles each year?
The first one I can answer immediately to myself – I didn’t look at it too much anywhere I parked, nor was I inclined to take pictures of it in assorted dramatic highway landscapes.
Even though my scooter is in arguably its loudest colours, orange wheels etc, I still found its modern silhouette aka Dio-styled looks, to be not as endearing to my retro favouring sensibilities. There was good curiosity out there though about the scooter, but my gauge is that this is a fairly under-the-radar looker which doesn’t turn heads for style.
Since that has no implication on reasons I keep or sell my bikes, the second aspect, of how long this will stay with me, is still open to experiences ahead. For me, post this comprehensive ride experience, the Aerox appears to be great for – Solo airport runs where I park there for fly-out-n-back day work trips. Solo trips for errands that require me to bring back or ferry goods, thanks to that cavernous luggage capability. For the monsoons, the Aerox will be ever prepared with all the raingear in its under-seat storage and keeping some splashes away with its body style and fairing.
Aerox loss of power
Sparkplug problems can be helped by tweaking the air mixture screw and slamming a new plug in. There is no shame in admitting youv WOT’d it with a new kit (I’v done it too lol) its just an expensive piece of humble pie when you replace it.
Sorry but with my past experience with ped riders, its normally scrotes speeding around dangerously in 20mph school zones with the trackie bottoms and motorcross helmets. I live in a rather nice area but we still get the scrotes tearing up the kid’s playground on their little hairdryers.
Yamaha Aerox | Issues, improvements, accessories & modifications
Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,786 Thanked: 7,329 Times Quote: Mr.Boss Originally Posted by planning to add Aux lights (Scout-x from maddog)
A shorted bracket will be fabricated to reduce the height.And the existing maddog switch will be replaced with a non-momentary circular switch, something like this (ordered one, but a wrong size)Signal was tapped from the mobile charger socket as it was the nearest one and easy to tap without slicing / cutting any wires.
Yamaha Aerox Problems: 4 Known Issues (Explained)
It offers efficient speed, steadfast handling and is loaded with premium features. We’ve heard of a few riders who reported experiencing multiple running problems and erratic performance. Riders noticed that the battery is charged, the digital instruments are lit, and the turn signal lights work fine, alluding to the wiring harness being intact. The most frequent culprit, come to find out, is that the wire that connects the starter system to the motor is exposed.
Since this wire is exposed, it tends to rust or catch debris, causing it to pop out of place. The quick fix is just pushing it back in by hand, but you’ll eventually want to get it soldered into place more permanently.
Another running issue with the Aerox scooters is that they often “cut out,” i.e., they lose power and stall. In such cases, the scooter may lose power after the bike has been idling for some time, e.g., at a red light. This would explain why many of the owners affected found it difficult to start the bike after a period of disuse.
If your Aerox moped takes time to start when cold, don’t fret.
The problem is common on all carbureted moped and motorcycles, not just the Aerox, and is quite pronounced on frosty mornings. Air leaks will cause an imbalance in the air-fuel ratio and force the engine to run lean.
Clogged-up air and fuel filters will cause the engine to either run lean or rich. ; it’s small, but the Aerox has great cornering and handling ability, thanks to its sporty design.
We just wanted to make you aware of the few negative opinions we’ve heard faintly voiced between the sea of praises that refer to the Aerox as a solid daily driver. This particular ped packs way more of a punch than its competitors, so some riders need time to adjust to its power.
Bad crankshaft bearings can cause your scooter to vibrate, especially at higher RPMs. Some Aerox owners report that their bikes vibrate while idling or at low speeds.
If it’s faulty or improperly set up, your engine may operate at low RPMs in low-speed situations. Electrical problems can result from poor maintenance, but they can also be hapless victims of a daily driver’s wear and tear.
Aerox owners have experienced some electrical problems, some of which are specific, others which are standard for any daily driver to keep up with. Putting a wrench on these components to inspect and adjust them is part of routine vehicle maintenance.
Higher RPM Lower fuel consumption Reduced carbon emissions Longer engine lifespan An angular silhouette and sharp lines further enhance the model’s aggressive and sporty styling.
For example, Aerox models come with a smart key feature that lets the rider remotely lock or unlock the scooter. All you have to do is press the key, and your scooter will emit a beeping sound and flash its lights. This component makes it convenient to turn the scooter on and off and open the fuel door and storage compartment. Other features include a digital instrument panel, LED headlight and taillight, and mobile charging socket.
There’s also a glove compartment where you can store small items such as keys, phones, wallets, etcetera. This is mostly because of Yamaha’s Blue Core technology that helps keep fuel consumption low.
Underseat storage is big enough to hide a helmet, and the leg guards provide enough wind protection to stop flares fluttering in the breeze. We analyzed this data to provide insights into the best and worst years for these vehicle models.
Yamaha Aerox 155: The good & bad after 1 week of ownership
This performance scooter is well-designed, offers good ergonomics and comes packed with features, however, it does have its downsides. The Yamaha feels really premium and scores on power and handling. DRL envelopes the front like Kia Seltos (Very classy) The riding position is like sitting in a comfy chair, doesn’t tire
Flimsy plastic petrol hatch (It is bound to come undone in my hand) The rear passenger footrest is not comfortable (As per feedback received from my friends)
Indicator stalk looks cheap (Rest of the buttons look premium) I don’t like the blue surround around the meter (Should be grey or black, or even carbon fibre)
Hate the large ‘Monster’ sticker on the front mudguard (Getting that removed)
Yamaha Aerox 155 Long Term Review: The Good And Bad
You become the Ntorq rider’s envy and a middle-aged man’s hero when you roll in on this Yamaha. But, if you have been used to traditional scooters, even the quicker ones like the Ntorq, riding the Aerox feels sensational. And even after six months of riding it, it still feels quick and exciting every time I open the throttle with intent. A fuel efficiency figure of around 40kmpl isn’t great when one considers traditional scooters.
Or just your office bag with the laptop, coffee tumbler, and an elaborate lunch box.
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