Yamaha XSR155 Launched At Rs 1,49,990: FULL DETAILS HERE

The neo-retro roadster from Yamaha is FINALLY here!

Yamaha has launched the XSR155 in India. This is one of the four new products that the brand revealed today.

Apart from the XSR155, the brand unveiled two electric scooters, and also launched the Yamaha FZ-Rave.

How Much Does It Cost?

It costs Rs 1,49,990 (introductory, ex-showroom), and it's the same across all four colours. The paint shades offered are: Metallic Blue, Greyish Green Metallic, Vivid Red, and Metallic Grey. While our Yamaha XSR155 price prediction was higher, Yamaha really surprised us with the introductory pricing. And, if you've decided to buy it, our Ultimate Buying Guide will help you in your purchase.

Colours To Look Out For

If you want something that looks properly retro check out the Greyish Green Metallic
For a more modern vibe, you could alternatively consider the Metallic Blue

What is it?

A retro-modern roadster powered by the same engine as the Yamaha R15 V4 and MT-15 V2.0
The 2025 Yamaha XSR155 looks larger than its engine size suggests. Much like how the R15 looks like a larger sportsbike.
Retro design is executed cleanly with a round headlight, single piece seat and minimalist lines.
Yamaha's also offering two distinct accessory packages: Scrambler and Café Racer.
The Scrambler pack offers bar-end mirrors, rubber tank pads, a more padded seat, and different side panels.
On the other hand, the Cafe Racer version gets a headlight cowl, a different seat, and lever protectors. We really love the cafe racer kit, but we wish it came with the bar-end mirrors.
Here's a full explainer of the XSR155 accessories with pricing

Numbers That Matter

The generous 170mm ground clearance means it will have no issues over broken roads.
Seat height is 810mm and fuel tank 10 litres, same as the MT-15. The seat height is fairly accessible for shorter riders, but the fuel tank capacity might not be convenient for touring fans.
The kerb weight is 137kg, making it 4kg lighter than the MT-15 - pretty light for a 150cc liquid-cooled bike in our opinion.

Engine Talk — Expect Fun!

The XSR155 is powered by the same engine that's also available in the Yamaha MT-15 V2 and R15 V4. This engine is praised for its peppy acceleration and free-revving nature and you should expect more of the same in the XSR 155 too.

Specifications
Engine	155cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve
Power	18.4PS
Torque	14.2Nm
Gearbox	6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch

What You Should Know

The power and torque figures are the same as the ones on the Yamaha R15
It comes with Variable Valve Actuation technology, which ensures a good balance of low-end grunt as well as top-end drive
The assist function should ensure easier clutch lever operation. The slipper clutch allows the rear wheel to slip so that it doesn't lock during aggressive downshifting
Traction control is standard - not super important on a 150cc bike, but is still good to have especially in low-grip situations

Details You Shouldn't Miss — Braking, Wheels and Suspension

Yamaha is offering a dual-disc setup on the XSR155. Dual-channel ABS and traction control are offered as standard.
17-inch alloy wheels are offered, just like the R15 and MT-15. The alloy wheel design is similar to the India-spec R15 and MT-15. Interestingly, the international-spec XSR155 has a different wheel design.
The wheels are wrapped with MRF Revz-s street tyres unlike block-pattern rubber on the international-spec version.
The instrument cluster features a full-digital LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity.

Our Take — Who Should Consider It?

In our opinion, the Yamaha XSR155 makes for a good choice for those looking to buy an affordable retro bike with Japanese engineering. While it looks retro, its R15-backed powertrain and modern underpinnings should make it a fun-to-ride. This coupled with the easy-going riding posture should also go a long way in ensuring it appeals to a wide range of buyers.

If you want a similarly priced bike with a larger engine, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 might be worth considering, here's a detailed specifications comparison between the two. Another retro rival in the same price bracket is the TVS Ronin top variant.

If you're looking for a cheaper retro bike from the brand, you can consider the Yamaha FZ-X. Here's a detailed breakdown of the top 5 differences between the FZ-X and the Yamaha XSR155. Yamaha has announced its future plans, andhere's all you need to know about it.

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