Yamaha India launched the AEROX 155 along with YZF R15 V4 today at the launch event, which was held virtually. The AEROX 155 is a maxi style performance scooter from Yamaha and it is also the first offering from Yamaha in the performance scooter segment, which doesn't seem to have any competition as of now apart from Aprilia SXR 160. The latest generation of Aerox 155 made its debut earlier this year internationally, the scooter is popular Southeast Asian markets including Indonesia, Thailand. Yamaha Motor India Group of companies Chairman Motofumi Shitara believes it will be accepted by it's customer and it will create a new segment.Commenting on the launch occasion Motofumi Shitara said;
I am confident that the Aerox 155 will be well accepted by our customers and it will create a new Maxi Sports Scooter segment in India
Engine and features
Aerox uses the same fuel-injected 155cc, liqiud cooled, VVA, single cylinder engine which is used on R15 V4. This engine produces 14.8 bhp @8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 13.9 Nm @6,500 rpm in this scooter. The transmission duties are carried out through V-belt, CVT drivetrain. It gets a mild-hybrid system,which can automatically stop-start engine. The engine gets turned-off when the scooter comes at complete halt which will save some fuel in this crucial time. The scooter has a kerb weight of 126 kg, which will provide it with a nice power to weight ratio. The fuel tank capacity is 5.5 litres and ground clearance is 145 mm. The under-seat storage is 24.5 litres and the seat height is 790mm. Aerox has 14-inch alloys at both ends, front with a 230 mm front disc and a 130 mm rear drum brake. The front gets a telescopic fork while the rear has twin shock absorbers. Single-channel ABS comes as standard.
Aerox gets full LED setup; from twin LED headlamps at front to tail-lights everything is LED. It has a negative LCD instrument panel with Bluetooth connectivity and Yamaha Y-connect, this helps the owners to track its last parking location, fuel consumption stats, service schedules, relay maintenance and malfunction notifications as well. Aerox 155 has an external fuel lid, a side-stand engine cut-off feature, phone charger comes as optional.
Colours and price
Aerox comes in two dual tone colours of blue-silver and white-black which is priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom) while the Limited edition Aerox Monster Energy MotoGP version charges 1000 bucks extra; it comes at a price of Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
By: Shafqat Khan