Yamaha XSR 155 Spotted Testing in India: Neo-Retro 160cc Roadster Set for November Launch

The Yamaha XSR 155 has been spotted testing in India for the first time, hinting at an expected launch on 11 November, alongside the Nmax 155 maxi-scooter. 

The neo-retro roadster brings a modern-retro aesthetic to the premium 160cc segment, featuring a round LED headlamp, teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a flat tail section with a bench-style seat. 

In terms of features, the XSR 155 is expected to share much with the R15 and MT-15, including a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, USB charging, and full LED lighting.

Suspension duties are handled by upside-down front forks and a rear mono-shock, while braking is managed by disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS. Spy images suggest 18-inch wheels at the front and rear.

Powering the XSR 155 is a familiar 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with variable valve actuation (VVA), producing 18.1 bhp and 14 Nm of peak torque, as seen in the R15 and MT-15. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox featuring a slip and assist clutch. 

Yamaha aims to position the XSR 155 to compete with rivals such as the KTM 160 Duke.