2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Variant 2 Review: A Lovely and Even Loaded Scooter Riding Like a Bike
Introduction: The rise and development of a Segment Game-Changer
In a country like India where scooters are the practical choice that dominate most streets, the Yamaha Aerox 155 has been one thing that the two-wheeler industry has never tried to be and that is, blend a scooter with a sportbike. And Yamaha is taking that concept farther now with the Aerox 155 Variant 2 of 2025. It is not the everyday money-saving metropolitan vehicle. It is a scooter that was created with a bikes heart and was created with an individual in mind that needed more than a mileage.
But is the Variant 2 of the Aerox 155 all that it claims to be, sporty? Is it also useful enough as a daily commuter? And best of all, is all this worth the high price?
It is a candid, super human and grounded tear down, on what the new Aerox 155 is like to use in the real world. Not only specs sheets, but actual insights.
01 / 10 Rapid Facts on 2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Variant 2
New Y-Connect Y-Connect digital cluster
The more assertive elements of design More aggressive design components
Coated VVA engine abridged 155cc liquid-cooled
Cosmetic additions and new color schemes
Between the seats still best-in-class storage
The same scooter DNA and the muscle of a motorcycle
02 / 10 -Design: Not Yet So Hip, but Now with a Sharper Edge
What strikes you once you see the Variant 2 is that it looks futuristic and edgy. Yamaha has done nothing to transform the basic profile of the Aerox and this is only proper. Here is the constitution of that maxi-scooter design and those bifurcated LED head lamps and that bulky posture is still fetching attention.
So what is new? Subtle things. Better chopped work in front apron. Restyled rear end. The seat is redesigned a little to make it more comfortable. And yes, the new colour combination, particularly the metallic grey combined with neon-yellow makes it look like it belongs in a concepts garage.
This is still the bombshell of scooters that are made stylish but they have a serious touch to it.
03 / 10 Build Quality: Quality where it counts
When it comes to finish, Yamaha does not play games. The panels also snap in place well, the switchgear is of high quality, and the body does not rattle over a long period of usage. Even the grab rails and also the footpegs are sturdy. It seems like it was designed specifically to Indian roads- and Indian riders who are not always gentle with scooters.
The Aerox is heavy like a tank, unlike many other scooters that are supposed to be plasticky and flyweight. A fleet tank.
10 / 04 Engine Performance: Scooter Outside, R15 Inside
To make one thing straight, the Aerox 155 is by no means a typical scooter. It is based on the same engine as used in Yamaha R15 and this is why it has a serious sportbike DNA.
The performance is crisp with the 155cc liquid cooled, 4-valve engine with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation). Give it a twist of the throttle and this thing will go zooming, unlike any other scooter in its segment. Peak power 15 PS. Torque? A low-end punch of 13.9 Nm.
However, the most important thing is not how many, but how this scooter handles when you ride it hard. It moves at 80kmph as though it is moving at 50. Traffic sprint is not a bother to it. Even a brave heart it can reach speed of 115+ kmph.
05 / 10 - Ride : Stiff But Impressively Directed
And here is where it comes interesting. Not to provide cushy rides but to perform, the front telescopic fork and the rear dual-shock suspension is slightly tuned
It is a dream on others. It turns corners, sticks on top gears and never shakes during sharp switches of lanes. But going over the bumps or the potholes you will feel it. This was not made to slide, it was made to grab.
Therefore, in case you are the kind of person who rides mostly on smooth roads or motorways, this suspension system will excite you. However, should your daily commute involve potholed roads, then you should be prepared to be subjected to an experience a little harder.
Chapter 06 / 10 Brakes and Safety: No-Nonsense Confidence
The braking power is good. You have a 230mm disc brake at the front end with ABS and a drum on the back. Ideally, Yamaha ought to have provided rear disc even in this variant, though even with this, it is good in normal traffic.
The front disc provides snap bite and smooth stop in an emergency braking. The other (rear) drum is not out of the ordinary, but predictable. ABS only comes in when it is required- neither too early or too late.
Tyres? There is good grip, not even on wet floors, as the 14-inch wheels have wider section rubber.
07 / 10 Features and Tech: More Smarter Than Ever
That is where the Variant 2 introduces some actual improvements:
Y-Connect Bluetooth App support Yamaha
The call/SMS alert with a digital LCD instrument cluster
Fuel tracker
History lists of maintenance/ride
Side stand engine cut-off
Tail lamps and head lamps LED lights
All is intuitive. It has a sharp display. And right at the end you receive technology that really assists you not just some technological baubles.
08 / 10 - Practicality and Using Day to Day: As Good as You Would Think
This is the point where the Aerox leaves people surprised. Although having a sporty image, it is nevertheless practical:
Under seat storage: 24.5 litres. Good enough even to buy a full-face helmet and some accessories.
Tank capacity: 5.5 l. and it is external you do not have to raise the seat to fill up with.
Mileage: Something like 38-42 kmpl in city drives and further on the highways.
USB charger: Has now better integration than the previous.
Height of the seat: 790 mm. Made comfortable with those who are approximately 55 tall to ride on.
Yes, it is not a show off thing. Even an office goer or a college student can use it every day.
09 / 10 Price and Variants: Clean, Yet On Point
That said, variant 2 of the Yamaha Aerox 155 is priced at slightly above 1.51 lakh, ex-showroom (prices may vary depending on the city). On road, it is nearly 1.75 lakh.
That is expensive, now? Yes, in comparison with most scooters, yes. However, considering the price, that is, performance, tech and styling, it is a value in money sporty scooter.
As a matter of fact, even when you put it against something as the TVS Apache RTR 160, or even the Yamaha FZ, the Aerox still competes pretty much on the same front when it comes to what it delivers.
10 / 10- Final Conclusion: Is the 2025 Aerox Variant 2 worth buying?
Let us be real.
However, it is not a mileage king that you can purchase at 70,000 rupees.
Looking to get the vibe of a comfort-first family scooter? This is not it.
Scooter A sportbike that rides like a scooter
An expensive motorbike that is playful, fashionable and rapid
Something you can count upon, live comfortably with it, yet not get ho-hum on it
The 2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Variant 2 is definitely worth attaining because it will be 100 percent. It is a passion of riding. Those that like to be noticed at the signal. Who grin when they get it hard.
FAQs on Yamaha Aerox 155 Variant 2 (2025)
Q1: Is Yamaha Aerox 155 the daily useable one?
Yes, it is a very practical bike with excellent economy, under-seat luggage capacity and comfortable riding position when all by oneself.
Q2: What is a true mileage of Aerox Variant 2?
Approximately 38-42 kmpl will be expected in the city, and 45+ on the highway at a consistent pace.
Q3: Is Aerox 155 capable of taking the highway and long rides?
Absolutely. It has got a powerful engine, good ride quality and has sufficient speed to travel at 80- 100 kmph throughout the day.
Q4: How well is it compared to Aprilia SXR 160 or Suzuki Burgman?
Are you concerned more about performance? Aerox 155 defeats them. However, comfort and family use should have more importance suggesting that others may be more appropriate.
Q5: Would it be possible to carry a pillion riddle in Aerox everyday?
Yes, however, there is a claustrophobia during long-time travel with two individuals. It suits better to riding alone or with a small person on the pillion.
Final Words: Real Performance by Real Riders
Yamaha 2025 Aerox 155 Variant 2 is not aiming to satisfy everyone. It has been produced with a niche in mind, and a very enthusiastic one at that used to performance. And it comes through. Whether you thumb the starter or carving through the crowd or throttling down an empty road, there is something the Aerox makes you experience which most scooters do not make you experience, and that is alive.
