Why I chose the Yamaha Aerox 155 over an Ather & Ola: Pros & Cons

The Aerox 155 returns a surprisingly good fuel efficiency figure of around 42 km/l in Bangalore traffic.

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I wanted to upgrade my 5year old TVS Ntorq with something sporty.

Models considered: Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro, Aprilia SR 160, Aerox 155.

Out of all of them, I found Aerox most comfortable for me and fit my requirement (Powerful, tall stance scooter with decent range (fuel or EV))

Pros of Yamaha Aerox 155

1. Sporty design: The Yamaha Aerox 155 has a sleek and modern design that appeals to riders who want a sporty and stylish ride and it grabs lots of attention as well from fellow riders on the road.
2. Comfortable ride: The bike has a comfortable seating position and for a six ft tall guy this point won me over other options.
3. Powerful engine: The Aerox 155 is equipped with a liquid-cooled, 155cc engine that produces 15 horsepower, providing ample power for quick acceleration and overtaking. Refinement is very smooth as well.
4. Excellent handling: The bike is nimble and easy to handle, thanks to its lightweight frame and agile front suspension. It's great for city riding, highway cruising and can also handle some light off-road adventures.
5. Advanced features: The Yamaha Aerox 155 comes with advanced features like LED lights, a digital instrument cluster, Engine start-stop, Bluetooth connectivity, and trip meters making it a fairly technologically advanced bike.
6. Good fuel efficiency: The powerful engine of the Yamaha Aerox 155 gives surprisingly good mileage. I'm constantly getting 40-42 km/l in the Bangalore city traffic.
7. Warranty - With the YAMAHA Protection Plus add-on (₹777), the bike gets 5 years (60,000 km) warranty.

Cons of Yamaha Aerox 155

1. High price: The Yamaha Aerox 155 is one of the most expensive scooters in its class (₹185,000 OTR in Bangalore), which could be a deterrent for budget-conscious buyers.
2. Limited storage: The bike has limited storage space restricted only to an under-seat compartment that can fit a helmet and some small items. Lack of space on the foot floor can make it unsuitable for some.
3. Stiff rear Suspension: This is the most talked about con of the bike and it isn't an exaggeration. It is quite stiff, especially without a pillion rider. Upgrading is quite a hassle and expensive considering they are not readily available in the Indian market.
4. Faulty side stand design: Side stand support is not adequate to hold the bike in place on uneven or inclined surfaces. I have already dropped the bike once and spent on side panel replacement and mirror replacement albeit at a low cost.
5. Lack of upgrades in India: Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines offer an immense amount of upgrades to Aerox. But we don't have parts available in India and difficult to import as well.
6. Lack of Touchscreen and other smart features (Yamaha Y connect app is basic): Aerox can't compete with EV counterparts in this department.

Overall, the Yamaha Aerox 155 is a stylish and powerful scooter that offers a comfortable ride and good performance. However, its high price, stiff rear suspension, and limited footboard storage may make it less appealing to some buyers.

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