Apart from the new Yamaha R15 V4.0, Yamaha Motor India has also announced the launch of the new Aerox 155 maxi-scooter in the Indian market today.  It has been priced from INR 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, India).  The R15 based maxi-performance scooter will be available in two colours – Racing Blue & Grey Vermillion. In addition to the standard colours, it will also be available in Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition.

The Aerox 155 is a maxi-scooter that is powered by the same 155cc engine as the Yamaha R15 V4, but with a CVT gearbox. The Aerox 155 puts out 15 hp @ 8000 rpm and a torque of 13.9 Nm @ 6250 rpm, making it powerful than any other scooter on sale in India. For reference, the scooter’s closest rival Aprilia SXR 160 has just 10.84 BHP and 11.6Nm of output.

The Aerox 155  sits on an undertone chassis and is suspended by twin shock-absorbers at the rear and telescopic forks at the front. Similarly, it also comes equipped with large 14-inch wheels and wide 110/80-14 and 140/70-14 tyres at the front and rear respectively. In terms of highlights, the Aerox comes with a large negative-LCD cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, start-stop tech, LED lighting and a 24.5l under-seat storage. Fuel tank capacity stands at a tiny 4.6l fuel tank.

The Aerox 155 has an underbone design with a prominent spine section. As far as features go, it has a large 25-litre under-seat storage space. Other features include digital instrumentation, start-stop tech, LED lighting, a charging socket and Bluetooth connectivity. It also comes equipped with large 14-inch wheels at both ends and a wide 140-section rear tyre.

Commenting on the launch, Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India group of companies said, “Under the umbrella of ‘The Call of the Blue’ Campaign, Yamaha has launched several exciting products in the Motorcycle and Scooter category. The Aerox 155 is an important addition to this line-up as it has been developed on the lines of Yamaha’s R DNA. The Aerox 155 will provide a new and exciting riding experience with high performance, comfort & convenience to Indian customers. 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.”