Yamaha has launched the Aerox Alpha in Japan, it was previously only available in Indonesia

Yamaha has launched the Aerox Alpha in Japan, it was previously only available in Indonesia

23 Mar, 2026

Tanmay Kulkarni

It joins the NMax 155 & X Force as part of Yamaha’s 155cc scooter lineup in Japan

The Aerox Alpha stands out as a sportier offering compared to the maxi-style NMax & X Force

Gets the 155cc liquid-cooled engine with VVA, now making 15.4PS & 14.2Nm (0.4PS & 0.3Nm more)

The ‘YECVT’ system also enables an electric assist-like boost for better acceleration

A key upgrade is the addition of gas-charged rear suspension for improved ride comfort

For 2026, the scooter gets sharper bodywork with a more aggressive design language

It gets new projector LED headlamps, updated LED tail lamps & indicators with 'emergency stop signal'

It now also has a TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation & multiple display modes

It offers 2 riding modes: Town (T) & Sport (S); Turbo variants come with Y-Shift & 3 throttle modes

Other features include traction control, ABS, smart key, & 24.5 litres of underseat storage