Yamaha Aerox 155 MotoGP Edition launched in India: Check price
What's the story
Japanese automaker Yamaha unveiled the MotoGP Edition of the Aerox 155 scooter in India in August this year. The company has now announced the price of the two-wheeler.
Priced at Rs. 1.41 lakh (ex-showroom), the "bike-faced" scooter flaunts a color scheme inspired by the brand's Monster Energy MotoGP M1 race bike.
It is powered by a 155cc liquid-cooled engine seen on the standard model.
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Why does this story matter?
The Yamaha Aerox 155 is a popular maxi-sports scooter that offers the perfect balance of good looks and features. With the MotoGP Edition, the automaker has taken the former to another level.
This scooter will be a perfect acquisition for those who watched the legendary Yamaha M1s ripping through MotoGP tracks.
All you have to do is pay a premium of Rs. 2,000.
Design
The scooter sports Monster Energy decals
The Yamaha Aerox 155 MotoGP Edition sits on an underbone frame and sports a headlight-mounted front apron, a stepped-up single-piece seat, an upswept exhaust, and arrowhead-shaped mirrors.
It only has some cosmetic differences from the standard model, including blue and green highlights and Monster Energy decals.
The scooter packs a Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument console, an all-LED lighting setup, and rides on 14-inch alloy wheels.
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The engine is derived from R15's V4 motor
The Yamaha Aerox 155 MotoGP Edition runs on a 155cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine sourced from the R15. It is mated to a CVT automatic gearbox. The mill generates a maximum power of 14.79hp and a peak torque of 13.9Nm.
Safety
The two-wheeler has single-channel ABS
To ensure the safety of the rider, the Yamaha Aerox 155 MotoGP Edition is equipped with a disc brake on the front wheel, a drum brake on the rear wheel, and a single-channel ABS for better handling on the roads.
Suspension duties on the maxi-style scooter are handled by telescopic forks on the front side and a unit swing on the rear end.
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Yamaha Aerox 155 MotoGP Edition: Pricing
The Yamaha Aerox 155 MotoGP Edition is priced at Rs. 1.41 lakh in India. It carries a premium of Rs. 2,000 over the standard model, which costs Rs. 1.39 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).