The company already offers the 2021 Aerox in India and thus we expect the 2022 iteration to reach our market later this year. Thus, the 2022 Yamaha Aerox 155 continues to pack styling elements such as an apron-mounted twin-pod headlight, a tinted fly-screen, split-style footboard, a step-up seat, a side-sling exhaust, and body-panel-integrated pillion grabrails. Linked to a CVT gearbox, the motor is tuned to deliver a healthy 14.79bhp of maximum power at 8,000rpm and 13.9Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The suspension tasks on the Aerox 155 are handled by telescopic forks at the front and twin-sided springs at the back.
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It continues to feature a twin-pod LED headlamp cluster mounted on the front apron, a small tinted fly screen, a stepped-up single-piece seat, a side-slung upswept exhaust, a split-style footboard and a chunky integrated pillion grab rail. 2022 Aerox 155 offers the same set of features which includes an all-LED illumination and a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity that displays phone battery status as well as call, message and email alerts. Coming to its hardware, suspension duties on Aerox 155 are carried out by telescopic forks at front and twin shock absorbers at rear. Powering Aerox is a familiar 155cc, liquid-cooled engine with VVA tech that empowers a number of Yamaha models including R15, MT-15, XSR 155 and NMax 155.
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But in case you need to warn other road users – the horn, although a single unit and one of the rare ‘Made in India’ parts one could spot on the scooter, is decent enough. The sporty fairing curves in and almost brushes with my knees, causing issues even when slightly sliding forwards, especially when riding to the gym in the morning. Tight braking situations can cause the knee to brush against the mobile storage compartment knocking it open! The seat is decently flat and wide, and though visible grab rails are missing, the shape of the under-seat cowl provides a comfortable grip for the pillion.
The addition of small light and the provision of a charging point here (instead of the front compartment) could have made it even better. Even then, I believe the official figure is calculated towards the front of the seat, whereas the taller riders among us have to sit as further back as the two-stepped design allows.
It sure feels tall and I do like it because I can see ahead of hatchbacks, sedans and even some crossovers, and this reduces some tension while riding in traffic. However, the space isn’t too bad and I have room to move my feet a bit, even wearing large Woodland shoes. Tight braking situations can cause the knee to brush against the mobile storage compartment knocking it open! But in case you need to warn other road users – the horn, although a single unit and one of the rare ‘Made in India’ parts one could spot on the scooter, is decent enough.The seat is two-stepped and slopes towards the front, but the ride height (I believe measured at the lowest point) is on the higher side at 790 mm, 2.5 cm higher than many entry-level scooters in the market. Once seated, the stance is comfortable – and I could ride 6.5 hours without getting body pains.That said, the story isn’t all positive and there is one serious shortcoming, especially for the taller riders among us – and that is legroom. The sporty fairing curves in and almost brushes with my knees, causing issues even when slightly sliding forwards, especially when riding to the gym in the morning.
Tight braking situations can cause the knee to brush against the mobile storage compartment knocking it open! The seat is decently flat and wide, and though visible grab rails are missing, the shape of the under-seat cowl provides a comfortable grip for the pillion.
The addition of small light and the provision of a charging point here (instead of the front compartment) could have made it even better.The console feels way too low. Even then, I believe the official figure is calculated towards the front of the seat, whereas the taller riders among us have to sit as further back as the two-stepped design allows.
It sure feels tall and I do like it because I can see ahead of hatchbacks, sedans and even some crossovers, and this reduces some tension while riding in traffic.On the minus side – wife has to tip-toe and cannot flat foot on this scooter. Has not affected her confidence level though, thanks to the excellent weight distribution of the scooter.The low handlebar combined with the taller seat height – results in you sitting with the arms down, rather than in a 90-degree position.
Tight braking situations can cause the knee to brush against the mobile storage compartment knocking it open!
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A recent shift has also been recorded in the entry-level segment that indicates that more buyers now plan to invest in scooters than bikes, of course, thanks to the varied options available. While Yamaha still has a relatively tiny share in the Indian scooter market, its other Japanese counterpart has really cracked the code with its offerings.
But Yamaha has shown in the past that its scooters (Fascino 125 and the RayZR 125) even though holding a small customer base, have proved to be very compelling propositions.
Another unconventional bit that can be highlighted is the addition of the radiator panel on the right side of the scooter, which in my opinion, looks cool.
While there is adequate space to keep your regular paraphernalia, it simply can not accommodate a full-size rider helmet which is a big downer. While the Aerox does get a fully digital anti-glare multifunction negative LCD that comes brimming with an array of information, seeing the kind of premium Yamaha is charging for this scooter.
The screen displays all the required info in a very legible and no-nonsense format, and the data remains visible even in bright daylight conditions. The 0-60 kmph is achieved lighting fast, and also attaining triple-digit speeds feels stupendously easy on the Aerox. Even with a front as wide as 110 mm, its nose feels light and agile, and that’s majorly because of the choice of the right rim size. The fat tyres not only give the scooter a very intimidating look but also keep it planted no matter how aggressively you ride it around the corners. Even with a front as wide as 110 mm, its nose feels light and agile, and that’s majorly because of the choice of the right rim size. It definitely isn’t for the traditional scooter-centric audience as it might not be the most convenient or practical scooter out there, but it is for the young at heart for whom all that matters is style, speed, and presence!
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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.
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