Maxi-scooters have not been successful in the Indian market but the manufacturers are still trying their best to establish themselves in this segment. Today, Yamaha has decided to launch the all-new Aerox 155 in India with a price tag starting at Rs.1.29 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Now, talking about the most interesting part and to be precise, Yamaha Aerox 155 uses an engine that is derived from the unit available on the R15 V4 and R15 M. Sounds fun? Then check out all the details related to it down below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Yamaha Aerox 155 is now available in India at Rs.1.29 Lakhs.
- To be powered by a 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit.
- Available in three colour shades and a single-channel ABS.
Yamaha Aerox 155
Design, Features & Colour Schemes
It looks sportier from all four ends. The front one comes with twin-LED headlamps, DRLs, wing mirrors and a small windscreen. Talking about the side and rear profile, both of them comes with an external fuel lid, LED taillamp and a comfortable single seat. There’s even a 5.8-inch LCD instrument display, USB charging socket and Bluetooth connectivity that makes it tech loaded. Interestingly, the 5.5-litre fuel tank is decent for such a powerful maxi-scooter.
For now, it is only available in three colour schemes including Racing Blue, Grey Vermillion and Monster Energy MotoGP Edition. The last one is expected to arrive in India by the end of September. As claimed by the brand, Aerox 155 comes with large 24.5-litre storage beneath the seat.
Hardware
The new Aerox 155 sits on 14-inch tubeless tyres with 110mm width at the front and 140mm at the back. Working fluently with these tyres is a 230mm disc brake up front. Meanwhile, at the back, it comes with a drum unit alongside a single-channel ABS available across the entire range.
Suspension duties for the same are managed by a 26mm telescopic fork (front) and dual shocks at the rear.
Engine
Powered by a 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 15PS of power and 13.9Nm of peak torque it comes mated to a CVT gearbox. The bike manufacturer has also introduced a Smart Motor Generator technology that helps with the Stop/Start system for added fuel efficiency.
Price List: Yamaha Aerox 155
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Grey Vermillion | Rs.1.29 Lakhs |
| Racing Blue | Rs.1.29 Lakhs |
| Monster Energy MotoGP Edition | Rs.1.30 Lakhs |
Alternatives
In India, Yamaha Aerox 155 directly compares with the Aprilia SXR 160. Want to learn more about its prime rival? Check out all the details down below.
Aprilia SXR 160
The Italian bike manufacturer was founded back in 1945 after World War II. Aprilia took its own sweet time to enter the Indian market. However, now the brand has finally decided to expand its portfolio, therefore, the new SXR 160 is now available here with a price tag starting at Rs.1.27 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). In terms of features, it comes loaded with a single-channel ABS, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and a fully digital instrument cluster to name a few.
Specifications
| Aprilia SXR 160 | |
| Engine | 160cc single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Power | 10.9PS |
| Torque | 11.6Nm |
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| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.1.27 Lakhs |