Yamaha XSR155: All You Need To Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the 155cc retro bike from Yamaha
Here’s everything you need to know about the 155cc retro bike from Yamaha
Recently, Yamaha launched the XSR155 in Thailand. The new retro offering is one of the smaller bikes in Yamaha’s heritage range and is based on the Yamaha MT-15. Here’s all you need to know about Yamaha’s entry-level retro bike.
It is part of Yamaha’s heritage lineup:
Yamaha offers bikes under its heritage range in various global markets and the company’s XSR line of bikes come under this range. The XSR range comprises of naked bikes with neo-retro bodywork. Some fine examples are the MT09-based XSR900 and XSR700 that's based on the MT-07. Similarly, the Yamaha XSR155 is based on the MT-15 that is sold in Thailand.
It gets modern features:
The XSR155 might look old-school but it is quite modern underneath. While the round headlamp and tail lamp may look retro, they pack full-LED units. The bike also features a circular instrument console that has a modern and comprehensive digital instrument console that includes a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and gear position indicator. Even the motor gets high-tech features like liquid cooling and Variable Valve Actuation (VVA).
It shares its motor with MT-15:
The XSR155 shares its 155cc liquid-cooled motor with the Yamaha MT-15 and R15 V3.0. This motor features Variable Valve Actuation that makes it extremely tractable at low engine rpm without sacrificing top-end power. Its power output of 19.3PS and 14.7Nm makes the XSR155 one of the most powerful 150cc bikes out there. Besides VVA, the XSR155 also gets a 6-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch.
Underpinnings are similar to the MT-15:
Like the MT-15 and R15 V3.0, the XSR155 gets a deltabox frame. It also gets an upside-down fork, a monoshock and a cast aluminium swingarm similar to the Thai-spec MT-15. In fact, the XSR155 also shares its front and rear disc brakes and alloy wheels with the MT-15. However, Yamaha has chosen to opt for dual-purpose tyres for the retro offering.
Could be launched in India:
The Yamaha XSR155 seems quite viable for India. In Thailand, the XSR155 is significantly more affordable than the MT-15 and R15 V3.0 sold there. Yamaha offers both the R15 V3.0 and MT-15 in India and if it brings the XSR155 here, it could be priced lower than both. But expect the XSR155 to undergo the same cost-cutting measures as the MT-15, including a conventional fork and a box-section swingarm. Given Yamaha’s penchant for launching a new motorcycle at every Auto Expo, the XSR155 seems like a viable candidate for next year’s show. However, it will have the be a BS6-compliant bike and that could mean the XSR155 could be priced around Rs 1.4 lakh (ex-showroom).
Yamaha XSR 155 User Reviews
I have bought this bike in February, I liked it's performance very much, some problems are there as handling and seat comfort, but overall it's a good bike, mileage is very good, it gives 56-60 on average speed at 75-80, it gives 45 but performance is very good, maintenance is not so high, overall the bike is great.Read More
Stylish and mileage is good. The bike looks are amazing and the bike gives 42kmpl mileage in city. It is e85 compliant so you don't need to worry about fuel cost. Yahama have a good service and you usually get any parts of the bike easily. This bike in highway it's feel like you riding a jet and the bike is so so amazing and in highway it's give you 45-50 mileage and the sites is good and this bike have good in build quality and the bike weight is so light. For college students and works it's good bike have good mileage and low maintenance cost so for college students is good. And I am a college student I have less pocket money but I save money from the pocket money. Read More
Seeing this bike for the first time on road was nothing short of fabulous and i decided to buy it, the next day only, my personal experience has a lot of ups and down. - week 1 gear shifting was buttery smooth bus after 500kms it got stiff and rigid - mirrors do not suit the bike at all - very impressive performance - 10/10 road presence - suspension is slightly rigid in city commute - riding posture is a mix of sporty and aggressive - engine feels very smooth yet powerful at the same time overall the experience has been great, if you are looking for a bike for daily commute with a punch of power and occasional long rides, would 100% recommend buying it eyes closed, more importantly if you want a bike that makes you smile when you look at it, go for it.Read More
I choose this bike because of performance and mileage. Everything is perfect in the bike and the look and design is really awesome. It looks like a racer bike. This bike suit me a lot because I am 5.6. The performance of this bike is really awesome. I can play with this bike and this is really awesome for cruising or for racing because it has high performance gears and stability of the bike is awesome. I will recommend this to buy because I get sufficient mileage for city rides and if I want to go to highway, I can get around 36 to 37 which is really nice for long tours and rides. It comes with very less weight.Read More
Buying experience not so good, riding comfort is too bad, look is good, performence is not so good, handle bar and rider body in between distance unmatched, this is very uncomfortable for long drive like 40 to 50 km, its make pressure on hand, build quality also bad, a new bike also make noise from the body part.Read More