The All-New Yamaha XR155 Unveiled Overseas: A Bold New Contender in the 155 cc Scooter Segment

​Yamaha is making a pioneering move in the two-wheeler automotive market. The Japanese brand has unveiled the all-new Cygnus XR155 in Taiwan. With the launch of the new power scooter overseas, the Yamaha Cygnus XR155 has become the first scooter under the Cygnus series to receive a larger 155 cc engine across the Yamaha scooter portfolio.

With the launch of the XR155, the brand surpassed the 125 cc power scooter in the segment. Designed with a focus on sporty aesthetics and user-friendly functionality, the Yamaha Cygnus XR155 integrates technology and style like never before. This will be the 7th-gen Cygnus scooter that will receive a host of features and design upgrades. Let's take a look at the specifications and features, and will this scooter arrive in India?

Sporty Design Language

​Talking about the design, the newly launched XR155 features a similar design to the Yamaha XMAX. The most prominent design language that inspires the XR from XMAX is the sculpted front apron. The front fascia of the scooter comes with a triple-lens LED headlight with pronounced LED DRLs that reflect its aggressive look. Furthermore, the LED headlight is enabled to switch between white and warm white illuminance.

Yamaha XR155: Powertrain Specs

The 2025 Yamaha XR155 is powered by a 155 cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, which is similar to that of the Yamaha Aerox 155. While the brand has not disclosed any exact output figures. If this engine is the same as that of the Aerox, then the power output can be equivalent to 15 HP along with 13.9 Nm of peak torque. This engine promises a blend of spirited performance with efficient fuel consumption, ideal for urban and highway riding.

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