The game changer

Yamaha has shown a brave face and launched a rather unique scooter in form of the Aerox 155. What is it all about and how is it to ride? We find out

- Rahul Ghosh

Yamaha has the history of launching icons like the RD350, RX100. Then came bikes like the R15 and the FZ-series which once again became icons. Since the launch of the R15 and the FZ, the company has been constantly upgrading the bikes but there was no revolutionary product from the company. Now though, the company has launched a new product which could prove to be another game changer. Enter the Yamaha Aerox 155.

The Aerox 155 then is a rather cool scooter to look at. It comes with a racy front end design. The front apron mimics a bike’s fairing and houses twin LED headlamps complete with DRLs. The Aerox 155 rides on 14in wheels both up front and at the back and it also gets ABS up front. The Aerox 155 comes with a negative display LCD instrument panel. It offers speedo, odo, tell tales and even a fuel gauge. What you also get is twin tachos which look cool too. Yamaha is also offering the company’s Y-Connect Bluetooth suite at an additional cost. But still there is no navigation to boast of.

Yamaha Aerox 155

Engine 155cc liquid cooled

Power 15bhp@8,000rpm

Max torque 13.9Nm@6,500rpm

Gearbox CVT

Wheelbase 1,350mm

Kerb weight 126kg

Seat height 790mm

Fuel capacity 5.5 litres

Price: ₹1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) On sale now