Yamaha Motor India on Tuesday announced the launch of the new Aerox 155 maxi-scooter for a starting price of INR 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The company has also launched the new YZF-R15 Version 4.0 with prices starting from INR 167,800 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).
Aerox 155
Available in a single variant and two colours - Racing Blue and Grey Vermillion, the Aerox 155 features a muscular design and styling elements such as a twin-pod headlight, split-style footboard, step-up seat, large 24.5-litre under-seat storage, front pocket, external fuel lid, and body-coloured alloy wheels. In addition to the standard colours, the scooter will also be available in Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition.
The vehicle is powered by a new generation 155-cc Blue Core engine equipped with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) and mated to a CVT transmission. The liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve motor produces a max power output of 15 PS at 8,000 rpm with 13.9 Nm of peak torque produced at 6,500 rpm.
The engine gets a new cylinder head and a compact combustion chamber to boost combustion efficiency to achieve a higher compression ratio. It also has optimised coolant pathways to improve reliability and the same lightweight forged piston spec as the YZF-R15.
The Aerox 155 also gets a Smart Motor Generator System for quiet engine starts, while the Stop & Start System boosts fuel efficiency.
Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group, said the Aerox 155 is an essential addition to the line-up under the umbrella of The Call of the Blue as it has been developed on the lines of Yamaha’s R DNA. The vehicle will provide a new and exciting riding experience with high performance, comfort & convenience to the Indian customers, he said.
YZF-R15 V4.0
The R15 V4 comes in three colours Racing Blue, Dark Knight, and Metallic Red, while the R15M will be available in Metallic Grey colour. In addition, the R15M Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition has also been launched with MotoGP branding on the fairing, fuel tank, front mudguard and rear side panels, outlining Yamaha’s racing DNA.
The new YZF-R15 model is also the first small-displacement Yamaha motorcycle with manual transmission to feature Traction Control System, which controls the ignition timing and fuel injection volume to adjust engine power output to avoid excessive slippage instantly. In addition, it is also the first Yamaha single-cylinder motorcycle to feature a quick-shifter (standard on the YZF-R15 V4 Racing Blue and YZF-R15M) for smooth, clutchless upshifts. It activates when speed is at or over 20 km/h, the engine rpm is at or over 2,000 rpm and accelerating.
The 2021 YZF-R15 range is powered by a 155cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve engine that produces a maximum power of 18.4 PS at 10,000rpm, with a torque output of 14.2 Nm at 7,500rpm. The fuel-injected motor with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Shitara said the YZF-R15 V4 carries the same racing DNA as the YZF-M1 & YZF-R1. The R15 V4 will provide Indian customers with all the latest technology that Yamaha has gained from conducting multiple racing activities.