Yamaha Motor India has taken a giant leap of faith and launched the Aerox 155 maxi-scooter in the country, priced at ₹ 1.29 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new offering will compete at the premium end of the scooter segment, but is the only one of its kind to go on sale as of now. The new Aerox 155 borrows its powertrain from the R15, while the design and extensive feature list make it a solid product for those looking for a performance scooter. The new maxi-scooter will start arriving at the company’s dealerships by the end of September. It is available in three color options – Racing Blue, Gray Vermillion and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition.
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2021 Yamaha Aerox 155 looks sharp and promises motorcycle-like performance with scooter comfort
The 2021 Yamaha Aerox 155 gets a likeable design and this model will definitely be different from anything else on the road. The maxi-scooter gets athletic proportions with a lean and aggressive look. The model also gets twin LED headlamps and LED taillight with LED position light. This is a proper maxi-scooter so the floorboards have been misaligned and you get the X center motif holding the model together. The scooter rides on 14-inch alloy wheels with thick 140 section rear tires completing the look.
The Aerox 155 competes with the Aprilia SXR 160 maxi-style scooter priced at ₹ 1.26 Lakh (ex-showroom).
The chassis on the new Yamaha Aerox 155 gets a trail that is 5 mm longer for increased straight line stability. The company says this allows it to feel like a motorcycle, while maintaining the scooter’s handling capabilities. The scooter uses 26mm telescopic front suspension, while the rear gets dual shock absorbers with a 2-degree increase in the mounting angle to improve pillar comfort. Braking performance comes from a 230 mm disc brake at the front along with ABS.
The 2021 Yamaha Aerox 155 uses the R15’s 155 cc VVA engine, but has been tuned for 14.7 bhp and 13.9 Nm.
Power on the new Aerox 155 comes from the familiar 155 cc engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) mated to a CVT transmission. The four-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve motor develops 14.7 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. The engine makes around 4 bhp less than the R15 V4.0. The engine gets a new cylinder head and a compact combustion chamber to increase combustion efficiency, achieving a higher compression ratio. The motor uses the same lightweight forged piston with DiASil coating for less friction.
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The new Aerox 155 is equipped with a smart motor generator system, automatic start/stop system, LCD instrument console with MID unit that displays speedometer, RPM, VVA indicator and Y-connect app phone notifications, maintenance recommendations, last parked location, fuel count Displays consumption. , Malfunction Information, Revised Dashboard and Ranking. There’s also a two-tier seat, optional USB charger and 24.5 liters of under-seat storage.
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