Dear Yamaha, Please Make The Yamaha Aerox To Look Like THIS In The Next Update!

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It’s been close to a year since the India-spec Aerox was updated. Here's why we think bringing in the Indonesia-spec version makes a lot of sense

2026 Yamaha Aerox 155 Update: Our Expectations

It’s been about half a decade since the launch of the Yamaha Aerox 155, but it has still largely remained unchanged. Updates have been limited to cosmetic tweaks like new colour options and the addition of a TFT console. In fact, the last update happened back in May 2025 with the introduction of new colours and an OBD-2B-compliant engine. So, it’s high-time that Yamaha updates the Aerox with meaningful upgrades. 

Lucky for us, Yamaha already sells the Aerox in several other south-east Asian markets. In fact, the Indonesian-spec version, in particular, could be the prime candidate for an India launch, as the next evolution of the Aerox. Here are the aspects where the international-spec Aerox scores better than the Desi one:

Sharper Aero-x

Yamaha Aerox 155 Alpha

The international version feels like a proper visual refresh. It gets noticeably edgier body panels, giving the scooter a more aggressive and modern stance. The twin headlamp setup remains, but now features projector units with a revised design that looks far more premium. The apron also has more angular elements when compared to the Indian scooter. 

From the side profile, the changes are even more apparent. While the Indian version has a bit of the bulk on the sides, the Indonesian spec gets lots of cuts and creases so the side section looks quite busy. From the rear, the resemblance to the Yamaha R15 is hard to miss, thanks to a similarly styled taillight and sharp LED indicators that complete the athletic look. 

Cushier Ride 

Yamaha Aerox 155 Alpha

One of the biggest pain-points (in a way, quite literally) is the firm rear suspension in the India-spec Aerox. While it may be excellent for spirited riding, the same cannot be said for pothole-riddled roads. Thankfully, the Indonesian version gets a pair of gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear, which we hope should go a long way in improving the overall ride quality.

It also makes slightly more power and torque: 15.3PS, 14.2Nm. That’s 0.4PS and 0.3Nm, but that could be due to emission norm differences and/or the fact that it has a ‘Turbo’ mode, which is essentially an electric assist. We’d love to have the electric assist feature, especially considering Yamaha already has this in the RayZR 125 and Fascino 125. As a cherry on top, this might even improve the Aerox’s mileage!

It continues to use the same underpinnings as the Indian model, including telescopic fork, and 14-inch alloy wheels at both ends. What’s worth noting here is that it gets a rear disc - something the India-spec version misses out on. So if Yamaha can throw in that along with dual-channel ABS (at least as a variant), they should really round off the package quite well. 

More Modern Tech

Yamaha Aerox 155 Alpha

The Indonesian version gets a TFT screen with three display modes along with smartphone connectivity. Sure, the connectivity is there in the Desi version too, but the LCD console looks too cluttered and dated, especially at an age where even the Honda Activa 110 gets a TFT screen. We wouldn’t mind not having the fancy display themes, but having a turn-by-turn navigation in there would really make city commutes all the more effortless. 

ZigSays

Yamaha Aerox 155 Alpha

If Yamaha manages to update the design across both std and S variants, and then perhaps if it offered upgraded suspension and features in the higher-end S variant, then it would have a real winner on its hands, don’t you think? For perspective, the Indian Aerox costs Rs 1,42,700 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the top S variant, so bumping its price up by around Rs 10,000-15,000 with all these super meaningful upgrades would make a lot of sense. It is anyway an enthusiast’s scooter, so we reckon the premium would be very well justified for the kind of quality-of-life improvement it would get. 

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